Graphics by Cassandra StephensonStudents from all Pepperdine schools received an email regarding Pepperdine’s sexual misconduct policy from the Office of the Vice President for Student Life on Sept. 9, ahead of Sexual Assault Awareness Week, which began Monday. The email stated that Pepperdine prohibits sexual misconduct and is prepared to receive reports and offer … [Read more...] about Sexual Misconduct Email Continues Outreach to Students
Title IX
Title IX Exemption is History
Art by Kylie Meyers One of the biggest changes to Pepperdine's harassment policy occurred early this year but, President Andrew K. Benton said, it will not have an affect on the operation of the university or the treatment of its students. "People are reading way too much into this, I think," said Benton. "Pepperdine often takes positions where it doesn't really want any … [Read more...] about Title IX Exemption is History
Videckis v. Pepperdine University trial moves to Federal Court, opening new doors for LGBT community
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
Letter to the Editor
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Sexual Discrimination Suit Against Pepp Given New Life
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