Image Courtesy of Boys Don't Cry Frank Ocean’s highly anticipated second album, “Blonde,” finally dropped on August 20 exclusively through Apple Music, much to the delight and relief of his fans. He’s finally given us what we’ve been waiting for since he’s been promising a follow-up to his Grammy-award winning first record, “Channel Orange,” since July 2015. Ocean's approach … [Read more...] about Frank Ocean Gets Vulnerable with ‘Blonde’
LGBTQ+
Title IX Exemption is History
Art by Kylie Meyers One of the biggest changes to Pepperdine's harassment policy occurred early this year but, President Andrew K. Benton said, it will not have an affect on the operation of the university or the treatment of its students. "People are reading way too much into this, I think," said Benton. "Pepperdine often takes positions where it doesn't really want any … [Read more...] about Title IX Exemption is History
Staff Editorial: Construct a Better Pepperdine
Art by Peau Porotesano Diversity training. Race protesting. Title IX. The LGBTQ+ club. These changes represent more than headlines to be passed over — to the Pepperdine community, they show change. We must learn to find our place and adapt to the these changes taking place on campus; however, these shifts are also an opportunity to grow. Growth is all around us, whether … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Construct a Better Pepperdine
Staff Editorial: Progress for the LGBTQ+ Community is Progress for Everyone
Art by Nate BartonFor some people, the inclusion of Crossroads as an official student organization at Seaver College is a huge step. It represents years of advocacy, meetings and public debate. For those faculty, staff members and students, such as senior David Hylton, it is the realization of a years-long commitment to peaceful advocacy and reconciliation. It represents … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Progress for the LGBTQ+ Community is Progress for Everyone
Crossroads Recognized as Seaver’s First LGBTQ+ Club
Photo by Zach LeCrossroads is now the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ club at Seaver College. The club will provide a space for students to explore sexual and gender identity issues and their connection to faith, according to the official announcement posted Monday on the Pepperdine Community page called "Crossroads" Becomes Official Student Organization at Seaver … [Read more...] about Crossroads Recognized as Seaver’s First LGBTQ+ Club
