Art by HeeJoo Roh Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.“Dear God, please help me not to be anxious. Please forgive me for my sins and lack of faith. I trust in you and your plans for me. I am trying to be better. I don’t know when I will be, but please … [Read more...] about When Trying to “Just Pray More” Doesn’t Help
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The Graph: Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
For students at Pepperdine who are members of the LGBTQ+ community issues of identity can be a challenge. Sports Assistant Editor Max Pohlenz talks about the research, interviewing and writing involved in reporting on this topic. Max's article was published in the February print edition of the Graphic. “I’d pray that I wouldn’t feel this way in the morning,” First-year Ryan … [Read more...] about The Graph: Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
Walking in Faith: Pepperdine Students Share Their Spiritual Journeys
The Well worship team performs songs of praise in the Amphitheatre on Jan. 26. The worship team performs during The Well service every Thursday evening during the academic year. Photo by Colton Rubsamen Since 1937, Pepperdine has embraced its founding principles of encouraging students to live lives full of faith and purpose, according to the school's History webpage. While … [Read more...] about Walking in Faith: Pepperdine Students Share Their Spiritual Journeys
Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
First-year Ryan Pope, who identifies as a bisexual man, poses at Miller Town Square on Oct. 20. Pope said his sexuality has caused questions and struggles within his own faith. Photo courtesy William Koning First-year Ryan Pope grew up going to church every Sunday in Dallas. He attended a traditional Churches of Christ congregation solely a cappella, no band. He said he … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
Where It All Ve-gan
Photo credit Jayda Kechour Where does food come from? For most, the answer would be the grocery store; but for senior Sustainability major Jayda Kechour, food is more than a box of cereal on aisle six. Kechour — an animal lover who was already conflicted about eating animals — drew the line and became a vegetarian, a person with a meat-free diet, when she bit into a … [Read more...] about Where It All Ve-gan
