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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

Women’s basketball rebuilds and rebounds

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Photos by Berkley Mason Rebuilding. This is one word that describes the 2015-16 Pepperdine Waves women’s basketball team. After losing leading scorer Bria Richardson, leading rebounder Ea Shoushtari and key post defender Tessa Emerson from last year’s squad due to graduation, the Waves saw eight letterwinners return, along with the addition of seven newcomers. Head Coach … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball rebuilds and rebounds

Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue

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Art By Peau Porotesano A passionate group of people gathered near main campus Thursday evening, Feb. 5. They picketed with provocative signs saying “Pepperdine discriminates against LGBT students!!!” and “Fire Adi Conologue.” The individuals there came to protest the treatment of Haley Videckis and Layana White, two former student athletes on Pepperdine’s women’s … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue

Women Ballers are Double Trouble

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Art by Peau PorotesanoBlacktop and hardwood courts across the nation host pickup basketball games on the daily. Shoes squeak, ankles break and bragging rights are won and lost.However, at least in my experience, the act of walking up to a court poses two different scenarios. If you’re a guy and no one knows you, you can saunter to the baseline, wait around a little, and … [Read more...] about Women Ballers are Double Trouble

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