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Why We Should All be LGBTQ+ Allies

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Art by Samantha Miller What does it mean to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community? Junior Cameron Yarbrough, who is straight, said an ally is anyone who is not afraid to stand up for another person. “I think a lot of people — behind closed doors — will let their friends get away with using gay slurs or homophobic jokes,” Yarbrough said. “Having the ability to say ‘That is … [Read more...] about Why We Should All be LGBTQ+ Allies

Pepperdine is a Christian University, Get Used to It

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As a tutor on campus, one of the main complaints I hear is that religion should be taught independently of academics. Why do we need three classes on religion? Why did the Convocation speaker mention God? Three whole times? What is this, a reference to the Trinity or something? It is as if these complaints come from a place of not realizing that Pepperdine is affiliated with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine is a Christian University, Get Used to It

Pepperdine Named One of Best Christian Colleges in US

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine University has been named one of “The Best Christian Colleges” in the nation. The No. 4 of 50 ranking was revealed by Christian Universities Online on July 29. College of the Ozarks, Gordon College and Goshen College nabbed the top three spots on the list. The ranking takes into consideration “a variety of quantitative … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Named One of Best Christian Colleges in US