Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In a particularly challenging socio-political and cultural context surrounding reproductive rights in the United States and the globe, it is important to address the contraception issue at Pepperdine and advocate for … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Make Contraception More Accessible
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Sex IQ convocation series tackles STIs
Sex can be a topic that is easily overlooked or dismissed, but Sexually Transmitted Infections or STIs, present a problem that cannot be easily ignored. Each year for the past six years, students have had the opportunity to participate in a convocation series called Sex IQ, where questions about sex and its consequences can be openly discussed. The last one this year was … [Read more...] about Sex IQ convocation series tackles STIs
Student Health Center offers free STI Testing
Sexually transmitted infections are most common among 15 to 24 year olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and 80 percent of these don’t show symptoms for some time. To combat the spread of STIs around campus, the Student Health Center has offered 50 STI shots this week for free after the Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) presented the idea to the Student … [Read more...] about Student Health Center offers free STI Testing