{"id":2054521,"date":"2023-10-03T21:34:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T01:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sewing-choreography-makeup-princeton-launches-drag-u-to-unleash-students-inner-drag-queens\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T21:38:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T01:38:42","slug":"sewing-choreography-makeup-princeton-launches-drag-u-to-unleash-students-inner-drag-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sewing-choreography-makeup-princeton-launches-drag-u-to-unleash-students-inner-drag-queens\/","title":{"rendered":"Princeton introduces &#8216;Drag U&#8217; to unleash students&#8217; inner drag queens through sewing, choreography, and makeup."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsewing-choreography-makeup-princeton-launches-drag-u-to-unleash-students-inner-drag-queens%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054521&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An \u2064Ivy\u200d League College Offers Students the \u200bChance to Embrace\u2064 Drag Queen Artistry<\/h2>\n<p>Princeton University,\u200c known for its prestigious reputation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-movie-sequels-and-reboots-that-were-ruined-by-woke-politics\/\" title=\"6 Movie Sequels And Reboots That Were Ruined By \u2018Woke\u2019 Politics\">hefty price tag<\/a> of over\u2063 $83,000, is \u2063breaking \u2063barriers by \u200cintroducing a unique \u200dopportunity for its \u200cstudents. \u2064The Gender + Sexuality Resource \u2062Center at Princeton recently announced the launch of &#8220;Drag University,&#8221; a program aimed at teaching students about the history and art form of drag.<\/p>\n<p>The program, which spans an \u200bentire year, will\u2062 be led by local drag\u2062 performers, on-campus partners,\u200c and fellow students. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to \u200bparticipate in this\u200d groundbreaking initiative.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Princeton has launched \u200ca \u201cnew\u200d \u2018Drag \u2062University\u2019 program\u201d \u2063that purports to \u201ctrain students in the\u200c \u2018artform.\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BXEvnKHegz\">https:\/\/t.co\/BXEvnKHegz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u200d \ud835\udd39\ud835\udd63\ud835\udd60\ud835\udd60\ud835\udd5c\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd6a\ud835\udd5f\u200b \ud835\udd3e\ud835\udd5a\ud835\udd63\ud835\udd5d  \u200b(@Brooklyn__Girl) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Brooklyn__Girl\/status\/1707733400134537217?\">September 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The program&#8217;s Instagram post mentioned that \u2064the\u200b first eight applicants \u200cwould receive a scholarship\u2064 covering the costs of supplies. However, all scholarships have already been awarded, according to the center&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cCollege Fix shared details from the program&#8217;s enrollment form, revealing \u2063that monthly sessions will cover various \u200btopics \u200bsuch as\u2063 the\u2064 history\u200b of drag, sewing, choreography, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pride-fest-kiddie-korner-includes-affirming-books-lots-of-crafts-and-drag-kids-dress-up\/\" title=\"Pride Fest \u2018Kiddie Korner\u2019 Includes \u2018Affirming Books,\u2019 \u2018Lots Of Crafts,\u2019 And \u2018Drag Kids Dress-Up\u2019\">face painting<\/a>, photoshoots, and \u200bwig and garment design.<\/p>\n<p>While some may question\u200c the value of such \u2063a program, critics \u200clike Robert \u200bSpencer\u200d argue that \u2063Princeton&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sewing-choreography-makeup-princeton-launches-drag-u-to-unleash-students-inner-drag-queens\/\" title=\"Princeton introduces 'Drag U' to unleash students' inner drag queens through sewing, choreography, and makeup.\">exorbitant \u200ctuition fees<\/a>\u200c should be put towards more traditional academic pursuits. Spencer humorously points \u2063out that \u200cthere are no prerequisites for enrolling in Drag University, allowing students\u200d to go from zero to\u200d drag queen \u2064in \u2063just\u2063 one course.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy surrounding the program, Princeton has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/homeless-man-accused-of-setting-249-year-old-san-gabriel-mission-on-fire-pleads-not-guilty\/\" title=\"Homeless Man Accused Of Setting 249-Year-Old San Gabriel Mission On Fire Pleads Not Guilty\">remained tight-lipped<\/a>, refusing to comment on the\u2062 matter. \u200dThis silence has only fueled speculation and criticism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For Just $83,140 (this year), Princeton Will Train Your\u2062 Son to \u2064be a Drag \u2062Queen!<\/p>\n<p>Courses Include:\u2064 Sewing 101\/Face Painting\/Choreography\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Declared a Major \u2062in an \u201cArtform!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Scholarships Available!<\/p>\n<p>But What About the Old Idiom? \u201cWhat a\u200d Drag!\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VdZ41iKTJS\">https:\/\/t.co\/VdZ41iKTJS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sheldon Roth,\u200d M.D. (@SheldonRothMD1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SheldonRothMD1\/status\/1708866090368225536?\">October\u200b 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Princeton&#8217;s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center, as stated on their\u200d website, aims to address and combat various forms of discrimination. They strive to create an inclusive and equitable\u200d campus environment by\u200d acknowledging the historical context of discrimination and injustice.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">.author_subscription_pitch\u2063 p{margin:5px;}<\/p>\n<p><em><b>A Note from Our Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every morning, \u200bwe at The Western Journal wake up and pursue our mission of giving you the important information \u200dyou need about what\u2019s happening in America.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can\u2019t do that without your help<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">America has been on\u200d the \u2064receiving end\u2064 of\u200b false narratives. 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Brown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Founder of \u200bThe Western Journal<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sewing-choreography-makeup-princeton-launches-drag-u-unleash-students-inner-drag-queens\/\">Sewing, \u2063Choreography, Makeup: Princeton Launches &#8216;Drag U&#8217; to\u200b Unleash\u200b Students&#8217; Inner Drag Queens<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062What \u2064is the significance of offering scholarships to the participants of Drag University?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tron.com\/content\/2023\/10\/western-journal-in-jeopardy\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch&#8221;><b>. \u200dPlease help us continue to \u2062deliver \u200dthe truth,\u200b upright journalism, \u2064and conservative\u2063 values\u2064 that you\u2063 rely \u2064on every day by making a contribution now<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your generosity is\u200d greatly\u200b appreciated!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Floyd Brown<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p>Society continues\u200c to\u200c evolve and challenge \u200ctraditional\u2064 beliefs and\u2063 norms. One such example is\u2062 Princeton University&#8217;s Drag University program, \u2063which presents an\u2063 opportunity \u200dfor students to learn and embrace\u200c the artistry of drag. This move showcases the university&#8217;s commitment to inclusivity and its\u2064 dedication to\u200c addressing discrimination\u2063 in all its \u2062forms.<\/p>\n<p>The Gender + \u200cSexuality Resource Center at \u200dPrinceton plays a crucial role\u200c in \u2063creating an inclusive\u2062 environment on\u2063 campus. By launching Drag University, the center expands \u2062its\u200b mission of combating \u2062discrimination and promoting understanding and \u200dacceptance of diverse identities.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u200b announcement of the\u2063 program has\u2064 sparked \u2062controversy and \u200dcriticism, it is important to recognize that the university\u2063 has a responsibility to provide its students with\u200d opportunities \u200bto explore various interests\u200d and passions. Drag \u200bartistry\u2063 is a unique and\u200d vibrant \u200bart\u200d form that has gained popularity and recognition in recent years. By\u2063 offering this program, Princeton enables students to \u200cengage with and appreciate drag in \u200dan educational \u200dand respectful setting.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bprogram itself is comprehensive, spanning an entire year, allowing \u2064participants\u2064 to develop a deep understanding\u2062 of the \u200bhistory and techniques of drag. Led\u2062 by local\u2063 drag performers, on-campus partners, and fellow students, it \u2063provides a diverse range of expertise and experiences. From sewing\u2062 and \u2063garment \u2062design\u2064 to face painting \u200dand \u2063choreography, the\u2064 program \u2062covers a wide\u2064 range \u200cof skills, enabling students to \u2063explore the multiple facets of drag artistry.<\/p>\n<p>Princeton&#8217;s decision \u2062to offer scholarships\u2062 to the first eight applicants \u2063further underscores its commitment to making the program accessible to all students, regardless of financial \u200bresources. \u200cHowever, it is\u200c important to note that all scholarships\u200c have already been awarded, indicating a\u2062 high level of interest and demand for the program.<\/p>\n<p>Some critics argue that\u200d the resources\u200d allocated to Drag University could be better utilized for more traditional academic pursuits. However, \u2062it\u2064 is essential to recognize the value of diversity and the importance \u200bof\u2063 creating inclusive\u2062 spaces for\u200d all \u2062students. Drag University offers a unique platform for personal and \u200bartistic expression and contributes to the\u2062 broader cultural understanding and appreciation \u2064of\u2062 drag \u2064as an art\u2063 form.<\/p>\n<p>While Princeton has chosen not \u2062to\u200b comment on the controversy surrounding the program, it is evident that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-backed-student-group-weaponizes-wokeness-to-attack-regime-critics\/\" title=\"China-Backed Student Group Weaponizes Wokeness To Attack Regime Critics\">university remains committed<\/a> to its mission of fostering \u2064intellectual curiosity\u200b and\u2064 personal growth in its students. By introducing Drag University, \u200bPrinceton demonstrates its\u200b willingness \u200dto embrace new\u200b ideas and challenge societal \u2062norms.<\/p>\n<p>As society continues to evolve, it is important for \u200bacademic institutions\u200b to adapt and provide opportunities for \u2062their students to engage with diverse forms of art\u200c and expression. Princeton&#8217;s Drag\u2063 University program \u2064represents a \u200dstep towards a more inclusive and accepting future, creating a space\u200b where students can\u200d explore and appreciate drag<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Princeton University, an Ivy League college, now offers students the opportunity to explore drag through its Drag University program. With a hefty price tag of over $83,000, the college&#8217;s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center shared details about the initiative on Instagram. 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