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‘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

Statistics Tell Pepperdine’s Story

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Without the opportunity to tour campus in person, this year's Pepperdine applicants will base their decisions on what they find online. Statistics help influence applicants' views of the University, especially in comparison to other schools. Understanding Pepperdine by the numbers requires two different kinds of statistics — institutional and social. Institutional statistics … [Read more...] about Statistics Tell Pepperdine’s Story

LGBTQ+ by the Numbers: Pepperdine Makes Forward Progress in Accepting the LGBTQ+ Community

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Art by Madeline Duvall With Crossroads Gender and Sexuality Alliance and the modifications in administrative statements surrounding sexual orientation, Pepperdine has made a plethora of changes to accommodate and show acceptance to the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ issues haven't always been in the spotlight at Pepperdine, but with continuing social movements and student … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ by the Numbers: Pepperdine Makes Forward Progress in Accepting the LGBTQ+ Community