Tag: Houston Davis

The University of Central Arkansas found a cheeky way to celebrate pride month, only for the university’s president to demand its removal. A signboard with removable letters routinely sits outside the Torreyson Library on campus, and library staff update it regularly to celebrate holidays and birthdays, as well other news and information. This month, they decided a quote from performer Lady Gaga would be a nice way to honor their many LGBTQ students and faculty. The quote they chose was a...

After ordering a Pride month sign be taken down from outside the university library, the president of the University of Central Arkansas is pushing back against accusations of homophobia. Last week, University President Houston Davis ordered a sign quoting Lady Gaga be removed from the school’s library, claiming it advocated “a personal viewpoint” that could potentially corrupt the minds of young children. The sign was posted by staff members of the university’s Torreyson Library and read: “Being gay is like glitter....

The president of the University of Central Arkansas ordered a sign quoting Lady Gaga be removed from the school’s library, claiming it advocated “a personal viewpoint” that could potentially corrupt the minds of young children. Earlier this month, staff members of the university’s Torreyson Library made a Pride sign that said: “Being gay is like glitter. It never goes away. — Lady Gaga.” They displayed it on a bulletin board typically used for making special event announcements and activities or to...