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The Verdict’s Out

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Photo Courtesy of Haley Videckis A jury recently ruled in favor of Pepperdine University in a case against the University for alleged discrimination of sexual orientation. The lawsuit was filed by two former Women's Basketball players, Haley Videckis and Layana White, in 2014. The jury concluded Friday, August 11, that the accusations were not supported with enough … [Read more...] about The Verdict’s Out

Pepperdine DPS Switches to Online Crime Logs

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Graphics by Cassandra StephensonPepperdine began releasing DPS reports exclusively online as of fall 2016, increasing immediate availability but raising questions with the decision to exclude summary information that had previously been available. This comes at a time of change for Pepperdine, as this year marks the withdrawal of Pepperdine’s Title IX exemption and the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine DPS Switches to Online Crime Logs

The Intruiging Saga of Title IX

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Graphic by Nate Barton In the past year, college campuses across the nation faced a period of unrest and transformation. Students protested and fought for equal rights in racially diverse and LGBTQ+ communities. Sit-ins, protests and rallies led to a presidential resignation at the University of Missouri, a newly established LGBTQ+ club at Pepperdine University and heated … [Read more...] about The Intruiging Saga of Title IX

Sexual Assault Awareness Week Builds Community

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Photos by Lauren Young The last week of September marks the first annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week at Pepperdine University. “If we live out our values – our values of respect and compassion – we take personally that it is on us. We take responsibility as a community to Step Up,” La Shonda Coleman, the new Title IX Coordinator for students, said at Convocation on … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault Awareness Week Builds Community