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Pepperdine introduces LGBT scholarship

February 22, 2013 by Mark Smith

A university affiliated with the Churches of Christ has introduced a scholarship for which the recipient needs to demonstrate commitment to the betterment of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community. Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., announced last week that it will begin accepting applications for the "Frank James 'Buddy' Vinci ... [Read More…]

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Group looks to give LGBT students a Voice

September 28, 2012 by Melany Cox

A group of students that began last year is continuing to meet this semester to discuss a sensitive topic. Michael "Fish" Van Huis, senior youth and family ministry major from Chattanooga, Tenn., came up with the idea in October 2011 to start a group for lesbian, gay bisexual and transgendered students. He said the mission of the group, called ... [Read More…]

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Day of Silence spreads anti-bullying message

April 24, 2012 by Samantha Sutherland

LGBTQ students on campus participated in a "Day of Silence" last Friday to bring awareness about the silencing effects connected to anti-LGBTQ bullying. Alexander Hill, sophomore biology major form Abilene, participated by wearing black tape on his mouth with the words "No Hate - Day of Silence" written on it in silver Sharpie and handing out ... [Read More…]

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