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Hofstra presents: ‘Dike’

Jasper Green May 9, 2023

Sexuality can be an awkward topic to discuss over family dinners, and that is evident in the Department of Drama and Dance’s production of “Dike.” The show was performed across two weekends in April, portraying the story of two sisters reunited after two years of separation. 

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A grand slam on Broadway: ‘Take Me Out’

Alexis Friedman -- EDITOR IN CHIEF December 6, 2022

The Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play is Broadway’s newest hit, “Take Me Out.” It delves into all the ways one can be “taken out” by telling the fictional story of Darren Lemming (Jesse Williams) coming out to his baseball team.

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Kings and queens slay Hofstra annual drag show

Casey Clark October 2, 2019

Rainbow colored lights illuminated the stage at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, where hundreds of Hofstra University students gathered for a night full of glitter and fun. The Pride Network (TPN), the Queer & Trans People of Color Coalition and the Gender Identity Alliance hosted their annual drag show on Thursday, Sept. 26, featuring over a dozen acts.

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YouTuber releases makeup brand Dragun Beauty

Casey Clark April 2, 2019

On Monday, March 25, Dragun released her own makeup brand called Dragun Beauty.

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Drag show celebrates beauty of LGBTQ+ life

Megan Spreen October 9, 2018

“Fans of drag (or just a good time) rejoiced this Thursday, Oct. 4 at Hofstra’s 11th annual Drag Show, held at the Adams Playhouse.”

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‘All dolled up and nowhere to go’ in the Outback

Set in Australia, the film follows two drag queens, Adam “Felicia Jollygoodfellow” (Guy Pearce) and Tick “Mitzi Del Bra” (Hugo Weaving), as well as their transgender compatriot, Bernadette, as they journey across rural Australia to perform a cabaret show at a hotel run by Tick’s estranged wife, Marion (Sarah Chadwick).

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Great ‘Expectations’ from the Lesbian Jesus

Casey Clark April 10, 2018

Hayley Kiyoko has been titled “lesbian Jesus” by her millions of fans for her ability to bring LGBTQ+ experiences to life through music.

Activist talks LGBTQ+ and sustainability issues

Marie Haaland March 8, 2017

Etai Pinkas, a social and environmental activist in Israel, came to Hofstra on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to discuss his role in LGBTQ+ issues and sustainability practices, as well as to talk about activism in...

Students voice need for gender neutral dorms

Andrea Bilton October 25, 2016

Concerned Hofstra students and faculty gathered to weigh the options of establishing permanent gender neutral housing on campus in the Center for Civic Engagement’s (CCE) latest Café Conversation....

Hofstra tries to accommodate LGBTQ students

Maria Zaldivar October 11, 2016

Hofstra has dozens of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus, but the university doesn’t outline policy for transgender students who wish to use the restroom designated for the gender they identify...

Political correctness has a high stake in the 2016 election

Katie Krahulik September 29, 2016

CNN commentator, Sally Kohn, discussed the relevance and value of political correctness during her speech to students and faculty in the John Cranford Adams Playhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 21. She assured...

Students learn about issues facing LGBTQ+ people

Hofstra Chronicle March 22, 2016

By Yenny Sanchez Special to The Chronicle Over 30 students and media representatives had the opportunity to speak about their experiences with the global struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...

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