Senior Daniel Iturri by the Freedom Wall. Photo by Milan Loiacono. For the past four years, SGA senior Senator Daniel Iturri said he has felt a disconnect between Pepperdine's administration and its LGBTQ+ students. “I just feel like Pepperdine is on the wrong side of history,” Iturri said. “In 50 years, we’ll look back and say, ‘This is insane that Pepperdine was doing … [Read more...] about Freedom Wall Saga Casts Light on Relationship between Pepperdine and LGBTQ+ Students
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It’s OK To Create Disunion
Art by Ally ArmstrongMost parents try rather quickly to resolve disputes between their children. Whether the conflict originated due to control over the television or chores, quarrels between siblings tend to be brief for the sake of familial unity as it is necessary for balance and comfort.However, most conflicts in the home end when someone yields their argument for the sake … [Read more...] about It’s OK To Create Disunion
Staff Editorial: Graphic Responds to Freedom Wall Comment Per Ethical Journalism Practices
Art by Caitlin Roark The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution Wednesday, Oct. 23 denouncing hate speech on campus in reaction to a homophobic message anonymously left on the Freedom Wall on top of the anti-Chick-fil-A message. After SGA took down the homophobic message, replaced it with an LGBTQ+ flag and officially passed the resolution, the same … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Graphic Responds to Freedom Wall Comment Per Ethical Journalism Practices
Show No Fear in Seeking Truth on LGBTQ+ Equality
Art by Madeline DuvallGrowing up religious or being surrounded by a Christian community can be very hard for many people in the LGBTQ+ community. This hardship on the LGBTQ+ has now extended to Pepperdine University which has created an imbalance and negative stigma with the community.It is true that the LGBTQ+ community on Pepperdine's campus have made some headway in … [Read more...] about Show No Fear in Seeking Truth on LGBTQ+ Equality
Crossroads and “State of Grace” Spark Conversation about LGBTQ+ and Christianity
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine CrossroadsCrossroads and the Pepperdine community explored tough questions about the LGBTQ+ community and Christianity at Crossroads' first convo. Crossroads, Pepperdine's LGBTQ+ and allies club, hosted their first convocation event Tuesday, April 2, in hopes of starting a conversation on the "intersection of faith and sexual identity," according to … [Read more...] about Crossroads and “State of Grace” Spark Conversation about LGBTQ+ and Christianity
