Art by Samantha MillerWhile walking through the psychology section of Pepperdine University's Payson Library, a group of students stumbled upon old psychology books that described homosexuality as a mental illness. Some of these books included: "Coming Out Straight" by Richard Cohen, "Unusual Sexual Behaviors" by David Lester and "Healing Homosexuality" by Joseph Nicolosi.The … [Read more...] about Libraries Need to Foster Individualism, Not Cultivate Ignorance
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Freedom Wall Saga Casts Light on Relationship between Pepperdine and LGBTQ+ Students
Senior Daniel Iturri by the Freedom Wall. Photo by Milan Loiacono. For the past four years, SGA senior Senator Daniel Iturri said he has felt a disconnect between Pepperdine's administration and its LGBTQ+ students. “I just feel like Pepperdine is on the wrong side of history,” Iturri said. “In 50 years, we’ll look back and say, ‘This is insane that Pepperdine was doing … [Read more...] about Freedom Wall Saga Casts Light on Relationship between Pepperdine and LGBTQ+ Students
Staff Editorial: Graphic Responds to Freedom Wall Comment Per Ethical Journalism Practices
Art by Caitlin Roark The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution Wednesday, Oct. 23 denouncing hate speech on campus in reaction to a homophobic message anonymously left on the Freedom Wall on top of the anti-Chick-fil-A message. After SGA took down the homophobic message, replaced it with an LGBTQ+ flag and officially passed the resolution, the same … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Graphic Responds to Freedom Wall Comment Per Ethical Journalism Practices
Staff Editorial: Pushback on Petition Reminds Us to Be Mindful of Minority Voices
Art by Caitlin Roark The Student Government Association (SGA) recently released a petition asking students to support opening a Chick-fil-A franchise on campus. The initiative garnered over 1,000 signatures and made the student body enthusiastic about the prospects of having more food options at Pepperdine. However, not all students resonated with this idea. One … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pushback on Petition Reminds Us to Be Mindful of Minority Voices
Crossroads Hosts Their First Convocation Event
Image Courtesy of CrossroadsThe Pepperdine community is joining Crossroads at their first convocation chapel to engage in dialogue about Christianity and the LGBTQ+ community.Crossroads, Pepperdine's LGBTQ+ and allies club, is hosting a convocation event Tuesday, April 2 to feature producer and host Grace Baldridge's show "State of Grace" and open a conversation on the … [Read more...] about Crossroads Hosts Their First Convocation Event