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Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity

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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

Opinion: Remove Heteronormativity From the Default

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Art By Samantha MillerTypically, people think of relationships as monogamous and between a man and a woman. But for those who are LGBTQ+ and with same-sex attraction, this isn’t always the case.Heteronormativity should not be the standard for relationships. People should learn to accept the various ways people form relationships — especially in regard to the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Opinion: Remove Heteronormativity From the Default

Opinion: The University Must Welcome All Students

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Art By Samantha Miller “You Belong Here,” “You Matter Here,” and “You Are Loved Here.” The University decorated lamp posts across campus with different prints of celebratory banners to welcome back all students for the first time since March 2020. While these displays are one of the University’s attempts to invite students to the Pepperdine community, one must not forget … [Read more...] about Opinion: The University Must Welcome All Students

Pepperdine Students Sign a Petition To Remove Pepperdine’s Sexual Relationships Policy

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Art by Ashley MowreaderA new spin on the same issue — students call into question Pepperdine's Sexual Relationships Policy.A student-circulated petition hopes to address the second clause of the Seaver College Sexual Relationships Policy in the Student Code of Conduct and ask for its removal on the grounds of discrimination and inconsistency. As of May 13, the petition … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Sign a Petition To Remove Pepperdine’s Sexual Relationships Policy