Dear Pepperdine community,Devastating news regarding sexual assault cases on college campuses has spread across the country — most notably, the case of the Cornell 7.Jane Doe, a former Cornell student, filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, several Chi Phi fraternity organizations, seven current and former students and others for an alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: The Cornell 7 Case Affects All of Us
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Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands with Jane Doe and The Cornell Daily Sun
Art by Rebecca HorowitzEditor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Editorial together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Editorial to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine.In light of the recent conversation surrounding sexual assault at Cornell University, the Graphic … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands with Jane Doe and The Cornell Daily Sun
La Shonda Coleman Promoted to University Title IX Coordinator
Administrator La Shonda Coleman poses at her home in LA County on Jan. 20. Coleman said she looks forward to working more with faculty and staff as the University Title IX Coordinator at Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of La Shonda ColemanLa Shonda Coleman now serves as associate vice president and University Title IX coordinator, expanding upon her previous role as Title IX … [Read more...] about La Shonda Coleman Promoted to University Title IX Coordinator
Time to See the Duality of the Human Person
Art by Caitlin RoarkIt's easy to characterize people as either good or bad, but aren't people more complex than that? In the wake of Kobe Bryant's death, the nation began mourning as well as celebrating his contributions to the community. Meanwhile, others protest the praise of Kobe Bryant due to his infamous rape acquittal. Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault in July … [Read more...] about Time to See the Duality of the Human Person
2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine's Campus Safety and Fire Safety Report for 2018 reveal two incidents of rape reportedly occurred on campus last year.The Department of Public Safety published the report Oct. 1, with details regarding campus fire safety systems and statistics concerning reported crimes on all Pepperdine campuses.Under a federal statute known as the Clery Act, … [Read more...] about 2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine