Choosing better than the 'R' word

By Jeannette.Cruz

This year, "Spread the Word to End the Word" day was March 2. Nearly 250 students teamed up with Grand Canyon University Best Buddies to spread the word to end the 'R' word. The word–"retarded" is “a derogatory that negatively impacts the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities," said Rebekah Dyer, GCU Best Buddies club advisor.

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Posters on campus support the 'Spread the Word to End the Word' campaign.
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Student organizers create a chain of pledges to end the use of the 'R' word.

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GCU Magazine

August 2026

Bible Verse

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:11-12)

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