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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

Pepperdine Alum Jesse Aston Pursues Radical Responsibility

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Jesse Aston at his Officer Candidate School Graduation in the summer. Alongside him is his wife, Jordan Lee, and his youngest son, Psalms. Photo courtesy of Jesse Aston Jesse Aston is many things: A former runner for Pepperdine Track, an elementary school teacher, a student at Caruso School of Law and a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. A husband and the father of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alum Jesse Aston Pursues Radical Responsibility

Ellie Sommers Shines on the Field

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Ellie Sommers, in pink, gathers around with her fellow teammates during a match against the University of San Francisco on Oct. 15. Sommers is the starting goalkeeper for Women's Soccer this year. Photo courtesy of Mary Elisabeth It's Pepperdine Women's Soccer junior goalkeeper Ellie Sommers' off day. That's why she, along with one of her teammates, is only training for an … [Read more...] about Ellie Sommers Shines on the Field

Women’s Soccer Pushes on Following Tie With USF

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Several players, including senior midfielder Shelby Little, attempt to wrestle the ball back into the Waves' posession. This type of struggle characterized much of the game. Photos courtesy of Mary Elisabeth Rain clouds hung over a damp Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Oct. 15, as Pepperdine Women’s Soccer tied University of San Francisco with a final score of 1-1. It was their first … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Pushes on Following Tie With USF

Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 4

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Graphic by Ali LevensWhat a week it’s been in the NFL.Two teams with bird logos played each other, the Detroit Lions lost a game of football and team doctors let a player back on the field after going through concussion protocol mid-game. Truly, it was a week unlike any other.More headlines from Week 3: the Cincinnati Bengals picked up their first win of the new season … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 4