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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Bruce McCoy (Communication '92) on the set of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

NU alumnus Bruce McCoy discusses his transition from RuPaul fan to a member of the Drag Race empire

October 30, 2019

Bruce McCoy (Communication ’92) was a senior at Northwestern when he was first introduced to RuPaul. The drag queen and New York nightclub personality had just released his breakout single, “Supermodel...

Schwartz: RuPaul’s comments on drag are transphobic

March 6, 2018

Over the weekend, The Guardian published an interview with RuPaul, famed queer icon, drag artist and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a reality competition television show. RuPaul is known for his attitude...

Off Script: Season 9 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ brings more cultural awareness to queer media

May 14, 2017

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has always been a “problematic fave” kind of television show for me. I love cheering on my favorite contestants in comedy challenges, making fun of heinous runway outfits...

Madden: Drag queens did it first

Madden: Drag queens did it first

March 31, 2016

Drag is funny. Not solely because a man is dressing up as a woman, but because he is doing it in the most animated way possible. It evolved into those men creating and cultivating their individual female...

Looking good, feeling gorgeous

November 11, 2013

Yes, the title to this post is the name of a RuPaul song. And yes, I would recommend listening to RuPaul while getting ready every day. He is an inspiration to all. As much as I would like to write...

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