A group of three protesters gathered outside of Loyola’s Mertz Residence Hall on the evening of April 14 to protest a drag race. The show was hosted by the Department of Programming and the Rainbow Connection. The protest began at approximately 6:40 p.m. and lasted until the show ended at 9 p.m. The drag show, which began at 7 p.m., included performances from both professional and student drag performers. As the event took place inside of Mullady Theater, the protesters stood on the steps of Mertz holding signs condemning the event. The signs read “Catholic Schools Follow Catholic Rules!” and “Drag Shows Drag Down Female Dignity.” Emily Torres, one of the original protesters, said that as a woman, she knows Loyola’s “history with assault and sexualization.” Torres said she believes drag objectifies women to great extents. Rainbow Connection is an organization dedicated to creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ students on Loyola’s campus, according to their Instagram. Ryan Bradley, pr...