Photo courtesy of Ron Hall | Design by Logan Wood It is hard to miss the many awards that fill the walls of Cyndia Clegg’s office. But perhaps one of the most striking is a 1999 certificate from Pepperdine naming Clegg a distinguished professor of English. “I was the only woman distinguished professor until about the last decade,” Clegg said.Pepperdine grants … [Read more...] about Cyndia Clegg: Breaking Barriers on Campus
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Unapologetically Her: Defying Expectations of Motherhood
Art by Elizabeth BrummerThere are countless paths that women can venture down throughout a lifetime — motherhood, career, volunteering, traveling, learning, the list goes on. But despite this freedom, there comes a pressure to be checking off certain boxes.Even though women make up almost half of the current workforce, 77% of Americans say that women face high pressure to … [Read more...] about Unapologetically Her: Defying Expectations of Motherhood
Elizabeth Chung: Leading With Love
Photo by Milan LoiaconoFor junior international business major Elizabeth Chung, the ideology of feminism is much more than bringing a voice to women — it's about creating harmony between all individuals, regardless of gender. Chung said this is something she learned from her mother."She taught me a lot about leadership," Chung said. "It's not always about you being the … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Chung: Leading With Love
The Other Side: Can Men Be Feminists?
Art by Aliya Edwards If feminism is advocating for equality of rights and opportunity between genders, then it is easy to say that everyone should be a feminist. Many men at Pepperdine and beyond agree, labeling themselves as feminists and hoping to contribute to a cultural change. Nonetheless, some men believe that fourth-wave feminism has overstepped its … [Read more...] about The Other Side: Can Men Be Feminists?
Brandon Easley: Striking Out Sexism
Photo by Milan Loiacono | Design by Logan Wood Men can be feminists too. Junior political science major Brandon Easley is a self-proclaimed feminist who believes that both women and men can advocate for women's rights. Originally from Minden, a small town outside Reno, Easley grew up surrounded by individuals who held more traditional views regarding women and their … [Read more...] about Brandon Easley: Striking Out Sexism
