<p>I was familiar with the term “queer” used by bigots in a derogatory fashion, not as a positive description. Also never heard of the word “ze” that was an option on the sign in card at the admissions office. The orientation of the particular student was a nonissue. </p>
<p>As for the tour guide, every other campus we toured had clean cut collegiate types leading us around. Our mohawk-sporting Wes guide is undoubtably a fine person, but in her public relations role, not the ideal choice to win over the middle aged moms.</p>