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Videckis v. Pepperdine University trial moves to Federal Court, opening new doors for LGBT community

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Photo courtesy of Haley Videckis The next trial date for the discrimination lawsuit against Pepperdine, a case in which University staff members allegedly discriminated against two student athletes suspected of engaging in a homosexual relationship, will be determined at a scheduling conference on March 3, according to the United States District Court. As mentioned in a … [Read more...] about Videckis v. Pepperdine University trial moves to Federal Court, opening new doors for LGBT community

Sexual Discrimination Suit Against Pepp Given New Life

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Former Pepperdine student-athletes continue to move forward with their plan to sue the University for sexual discrimination.The plaintiffs, Layana White and Haley Videckis, originally filed a lawsuit against the University in 2014, claiming they were harassed and discriminated against for being in a lesbian relationship. The suit named their former coach Ryan Weisenberg as the … [Read more...] about Sexual Discrimination Suit Against Pepp Given New Life

Catching up with Coach Weisenberg

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Photo by Matt Benton On April 23, 2013, Ryan Weisenberg became the sixth head coach in the history of Pepperdine women's basketball. This coming season will be his third year with the team. He has experience working in the NBA and WNBA, working with both the LA Lakers and Sparks and also the Houston Comets. He has also experience working with both girls' and boys' high school … [Read more...] about Catching up with Coach Weisenberg

Women’s Basketball Falls Twice at Home

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Photo by Matt BentonAfter a rough start to the four-game homestand at Firestone Fieldhouse, the women’s basketball team looked to kick off the second half of conference play by rebounding from two tough losses. Pepperdine began the second half of conference play with a matchup against Pacific on Thursday night. However, it was a tough matchup, as Pepperdine learned they … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls Twice at Home

Former Basketball Players Sue Coach, Pepperdine

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Photo by Allison Hubbard Former Waves basketball players Haley Videckis and Layana White are suing Pepperdine University and Women's Head Basketball Coach Ryan Weisenberg. The couple is suing over allegations of sexual discrimination they say they endured while on the women's basketball team. The suit was filed Dec. 12 with the Superior Court of the State of California for … [Read more...] about Former Basketball Players Sue Coach, Pepperdine