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The Graph: Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity

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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

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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

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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

Taking Each Person as They Are: Gender-Inclusive Housing Provides Support for LGBTQ+ Students

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Pepperdine’s Lovernich Residential Complex is one of the three apartment-style housing options the University offers. While residents may live on the same floor as someone who identifies with a different gender, rooms are separated based on assigned sex at birth. Photo by Alexander Payne Editor's note: To protect the identity of a source the Graphic has used the pseudonym John … [Read more...] about Taking Each Person as They Are: Gender-Inclusive Housing Provides Support for LGBTQ+ Students