Pepperdine University released a statement to the Graphic Friday evening to address the controversy surrounding President Andrew K. Benton's statement that university students and staff had been the victims of racial profiling by LA County Sheriff's deputies and unjust traffic stops. Benton made the remarks Monday night in an address to the university community regarding … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to “Driving While Black” Comments
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President Benton Addresses Racism, Discrimination
Photos by Danielle Romeo On the heels of a student-led protest regarding race and diversity on campus, President Andrew K. Benton addressed a packed crowd Monday night in Smothers Theatre. Benton’s speech covered a multitude of subjects related to race, but focused on areas in which Pepperdine can make improvements. The student protest on Nov. 13 was in part sparked by a … [Read more...] about President Benton Addresses Racism, Discrimination
Indiana Law Instigates Social Prejudice
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
Adopt Agape in Administrative Criticism
The past couple of years have been an interesting case study in administration at a Christian university. There has been plenty of drama surrounding campus security, national rankings and — as was recently covered by the Graphic — LGBT issues on campus. There are plenty of instances in which the administration deserved some respectful vitriol, and there are times … [Read more...] about Adopt Agape in Administrative Criticism
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