UNT students vote against same-sex homecoming king, queen

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BY SHIRLEY JINKINS

syjinkins@star-telegram.com

The University of North Texas’ Homecoming king and queen will remain a male and female duo.

Students voted down a referendum originating in the Student Senate that would have allowed same-sex couples to be eligible for the university’s Homecoming titles.

Results were announced Monday afternoon for the election, which was conducted last week. “No” votes outnumbered “yes” votes by a margin of 58 to 42 percent, or 2,836 to 2,059. A total of 4895 students voted.

UNT students elect Homecoming favorites as a couple instead of individually.

“It is a disappointment,” said David Reed of the Tarrant County Lesbian and Gay Alliance. “I’m not sure that it’s completely unexpected though I’m surprised at the spread between the yes and no votes.”

SHIRLEY JINKINS, 817-390-7657

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