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Fresh Faces: First-year Explores her Passion for Writing

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First-year Yamillah Hurtado smiles on her dream vacation in Florence, Italy, in 2018. Hurtado said she discovered her passion for writing in high school but realized she wanted to be a journalist after interviewing students for the yearbook. Photos courtesy of Yamillah Hurtado Editor's Note: Yamillah Hurtado is writing for the Fall 2020 edition of Currents … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Explores her Passion for Writing

Currents Magazine Spring 2020: Everyday Feminism

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   You can also access the full issue here: https://issuu.com/pgm-pepperdinegraphicmedia/docs/finalpagesonline Table of Contents Letter from the Editor  Defining Feminism Olivia Robinson: Learning from Literature Feminism in the United States: A Storied History If It Isn’t Intersectional, It Isn’t Feminism Cyndia Clegg: Breaking Barriers on … [Read more...] about Currents Magazine Spring 2020: Everyday Feminism

Seeking Average-Sized Damsel, Not in Distress

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Art by Madeline DuvallIn a world where girls have historically been limited in opportunities, diverse and powerful female characters serve as much needed role models. As a child, senior English major Anemone Hansen felt most drawn to storylines with strong female leads who were confident in themselves despite not adhering to traditional gender roles or expectations."She’s … [Read more...] about Seeking Average-Sized Damsel, Not in Distress

Connie Horton: Rising up in a Room Full of Men

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Photo by Milan Loiacono | Design by Logan Wood  When Pepperdine administrators face important decisions, Connie Horton is often one of the only female leaders in the room. As vice president for Student Affairs since 2017, Horton oversees a variety of departments such as Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities and Campus Recreation. She is a key decision maker, and … [Read more...] about Connie Horton: Rising up in a Room Full of Men