Editor's Note: The reporter for this story has graduated from Pepperdine in April 2023. All reporting in this story was conducted prior to July 2023. Editor’s note: *Name has been changed to J. Doe to protect the individual's privacy. Pepperdine upholds Church of Christ Christian values and strives to lead students toward a life of purpose, service and leadership, according … [Read more...] about Queer-Affirming, Queer-Welcoming or Queer-Hating: The Untold Story of Being LGBTQ+ and Working at Pepperdine
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How Pepp Stacks Up: Queer Inclusivity Across Christian Schools
Crossroads GSA E-board members gather for a group picture before the Blue and Orange Madness “Madness Village” event Oct. 8, 2021. Pepperdine recognized Crossroads as a student organization in 2016, and it has since been a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community on campus. Photo courtesy of Danica Christy While Pepperdine, along with other Church of Christ universities, defines … [Read more...] about How Pepp Stacks Up: Queer Inclusivity Across Christian Schools
Opinion: Remove Heteronormativity From the Default
Art By Samantha MillerTypically, people think of relationships as monogamous and between a man and a woman. But for those who are LGBTQ+ and with same-sex attraction, this isn’t always the case.Heteronormativity should not be the standard for relationships. People should learn to accept the various ways people form relationships — especially in regard to the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Opinion: Remove Heteronormativity From the Default
