Art by Jenny RustdadRecently, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence passed a state religious freedom law that has sparked controversy around the country. The palpable problem with the passage of this law is its general wording, which allows for the expansion of discrimination against the LGBT community based on religious values, according to Mariano Castillo’s April 2 article … [Read more...] about Indiana Law Instigates Social Prejudice
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Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue
Art By Peau Porotesano A passionate group of people gathered near main campus Thursday evening, Feb. 5. They picketed with provocative signs saying “Pepperdine discriminates against LGBT students!!!” and “Fire Adi Conologue.” The individuals there came to protest the treatment of Haley Videckis and Layana White, two former student athletes on Pepperdine’s women’s … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue
‘Transforming the Conversation’
Photo by Whitney Irick Justin Lee and Ron Belgau have been friends for years. They’re both self-professed computer nerds. They’re both committed Christians who grew up in Christian households. And, they’re both openly gay. Although they have much in common, the pair of friends have very different views about sex, relationships and the Bible. Lee and Belgau presented their … [Read more...] about ‘Transforming the Conversation’
SGA rep seeks to ‘Transform’ LGBT discourse
Photo by Esther KangThe Office of the Chaplain and the Dean of Student Affairs will be hosting “Transforming the Conversation,” an event that will discuss multiple views of homosexuality in the context of the Christian faith on Monday and Tuesday. According to Associate Chaplain Jennifer Christy, this two-night series seeks to address the questions, issues, … [Read more...] about SGA rep seeks to ‘Transform’ LGBT discourse
