Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Banning books must stop. It's that simple of an idea. Banning books has a history in America. The earliest known book ban in 1627 banned the “New English Canaan" in Quincy, Massachusetts, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Banning Books
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Opinion: Time’s Up on Pepperdine’s Sexual Relations Statement
Art by Hee Joo Roh Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. My parents are members of the Churches of Christ, and I grew up visiting Pepperdine for the Bible Lectures. Pepperdine's Seaver College was the only school I ever wanted to attend, and there was only one … [Read more...] about Opinion: Time’s Up on Pepperdine’s Sexual Relations Statement
The Graph: Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
For students at Pepperdine who are members of the LGBTQ+ community issues of identity can be a challenge. Sports Assistant Editor Max Pohlenz talks about the research, interviewing and writing involved in reporting on this topic. Max's article was published in the February print edition of the Graphic. “I’d pray that I wouldn’t feel this way in the morning,” First-year Ryan … [Read more...] about The Graph: Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
First-year Ryan Pope, who identifies as a bisexual man, poses at Miller Town Square on Oct. 20. Pope said his sexuality has caused questions and struggles within his own faith. Photo courtesy William Koning First-year Ryan Pope grew up going to church every Sunday in Dallas. He attended a traditional Churches of Christ congregation solely a cappella, no band. He said he … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
‘Heartstopper’ Gives Queer Audiences Positive Representation
The British Netflix series poster promotes the eight-episode “Heartstopper” series with actors Kit Connor and Joe Lockwood. The two actors happily looked at each other in the poster as they sat at their high school desks signifying the start of their characters' love story. Photo courtesy of Netflix In April, Netflix came out with British series “Heartstopper,” a heartwarming … [Read more...] about ‘Heartstopper’ Gives Queer Audiences Positive Representation