Photos by Matt Benton Pepperdine students took part in a protest regarding the lawsuit filed by ex-Pepperdine women’s basketball players Layana White and Haley Videckis that occurred on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 5. Students gathered to communicate the importance of equality in love for all people. The protest was inspired by the current lawsuit between a former … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Prompts LGBT Protest
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It’s Time to Talk About Transgender Rights
Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old transgender youth, committed suicide Dec. 27. Leelah’s death has become national news because of the mistreatment she encountered during her life because she identified as transgender. Leelah was born a male; she identified herself as a female at the age of 14, when she first learned the meaning of being transgender. Leelah’s parents … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Talk About Transgender Rights
Watch Out for the Pope
Art by Sacha IrickIt’s happening — Roman Catholic Pope Francis has announced that he will be coming on his first papal visit to the United States in September, as confirmed by Jim Yardley and Dan Bilefsky in their New York Times article, “Pope Francis Confirms U.S. Visit for Next Year,” written Nov. 17. Pope Francis will be attending the eighth World … [Read more...] about Watch Out for the Pope
The State of LGBT Affairs at Pepperdine University
In the latest event in the ongoing saga of LGBT affairs at Pepperdine University, two former players have filed a lawsuit against the university and Women's Head Basketball Coach Ryan Weisenberg. This lawsuit, filed in December, came after years of public and intra-university scrutiny for the treatment that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students have allegedly received … [Read more...] about The State of LGBT Affairs at Pepperdine University
Graziadio School Recognizes LGBT Club Reaching OUT
GRO and the LGBT Legal Society had their first mixer on Jan. 10 hosted by Pepperdine alumni Pandora Vanderpump Sabo and Jason Sabo. GRO and the LGBT Legal Society will host their next event on Jan. 30. Graziadio Reaching OUT, the George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management LGBT networking and professional developement student group, will be hosting "GRO … [Read more...] about Graziadio School Recognizes LGBT Club Reaching OUT
