Art by Elizabeth Brummer Despite any progress the world makes in recognizing queer culture and rights, the LGBTQ+ community faces challenges that impact their day-to-day lives. What does it mean to understand a queer identity? What does it mean to be a part of the gender spectrum versus the sexual spectrum? What are the challenges and setbacks every queer identity … [Read more...] about Learn Queer Issues to Counteract LGBTQIAP+ Discrimination
This Generation Needs a ‘Goldilocks’ Approach to COVID-19
From barren grocery stores to reckless spring breakers, it seems teens and adults are reacting incorrectly to COVID-19. Adolescents and adults either seem to overreact to the pandemic or treat it as if it's another version of the flu or common cold. America needs to find its own "Goldilocks" approach to COVID-19 by finding a middle ground in handling this pandemic. Many people … [Read more...] about This Generation Needs a ‘Goldilocks’ Approach to COVID-19
Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses
Sex education is more than just teaching about sex anatomy. "Sex education is the provision of information about bodily development, sex, sexuality, and relationships," according to Advocates for Youth. Sex is an immersive topic that should be something continually discussed so that people can be comfortable and knowledgeable about their bodies. Pepperdine — and the nation … [Read more...] about Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses
Libraries Need to Foster Individualism, Not Cultivate Ignorance
Art by Samantha MillerWhile walking through the psychology section of Pepperdine University's Payson Library, a group of students stumbled upon old psychology books that described homosexuality as a mental illness. Some of these books included: "Coming Out Straight" by Richard Cohen, "Unusual Sexual Behaviors" by David Lester and "Healing Homosexuality" by Joseph Nicolosi.The … [Read more...] about Libraries Need to Foster Individualism, Not Cultivate Ignorance
Address the Past to Advance to a Better Future
Art by Elizabeth BrummerAmerica has a long list of horrid history that formed it into the nation it is today. From the murdering of indigenous people to the slavery and racial subjugation thereafter, the United States has an odd way of acknowledging and learning from its mistakes. When observing history, the Pepperdine community and the world need to acknowledge the … [Read more...] about Address the Past to Advance to a Better Future
