“This is believed to be the first time Baylor has allowed an openly gay Christian advocacy speaker on campus for such an event.” Why the hell is this important to a college?
It's important because they are jelly-spined about letting other people tell them what is important to them. A complete lack of principle.
The article implies that TPUSA coming to hold an event on campus has stirred up a lot of opposition. This is their attempt at "fair play" by allowing a gay group a place on the stage.
The events are being held simultaneously. That means that there is a definite chance of a public protest by the queer group antagonizing the Christian group. Bank on it.