Pepperdine Graphic

gender identity

S2 Finale: Gender Identity and Transgenderism in College Sports

by

Listen via Soundcloud | Spotify | Apple Podcasts In this special episode of SportsWaves, host Karl Winter breaks down the nationwide debate about fairness and inclusion in sports, which hinges on whether transgender athletes have an unfair advantage. Karl begins and ends with Lia Thomas’ controversial and historic victory at the 2022 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving … [Read more...] about S2 Finale: Gender Identity and Transgenderism in College Sports

Fill in the Blank — How People Heal Their Missing Moments

by

Photo courtesy of Mahala Bayless | Bayless’ grandparents kissed her on the cheek on their Eustace, Texas, ranch after she committed to Pepperdine in Spring 2018. Bayless chose to stay home with her grandparents during the Spring 2021 track season instead of competing. There are some moments in life one can't replicate. A baby's first steps. An accident. A couple saying their … [Read more...] about Fill in the Blank — How People Heal Their Missing Moments

The Queer Lingo Dictionary

by

While some of the terms used in this edition may be known throughout parts of the queer community, not everyone — not even all queer people — may know their definitions. To help further the conversation, we have created this section so that you may reference it as needed as you read through the pieces. Words have power, and it's important to understand what they communicate — … [Read more...] about The Queer Lingo Dictionary

The ABCs of LGBTQ+

by

Photos by Milan Loiacono We learn our ABCs in preschool but for many people there is still a series of letters that seem unfamiliar. It’s time to demystify the LGBTQIAP+ acronym. The following explanations of each letter are compiled from sources including the LGBTQIA Resource Center at UC Davis, OutRight Action International, The New York Times and interviews with … [Read more...] about The ABCs of LGBTQ+