Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In recent years, cosmetic procedures like nose jobs, Botox and lip fillers have become increasingly common, according to Women's Health. What was once rare or stigmatized is now often seen as routine maintenance, comparable to … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Normalization of Plastic Surgery Harms Women
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‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
This semester’s big theatre production, “9 to 5 The Musical,” closed Nov. 23 after six performances in Smothers Theatre.Directed and choreographed by Theatre professor Kelly Todd, “9 to 5 The Musical” is an award-winning show based on the 1980 film of the same name. It features music and lyrics written by Dolly Parton, who starred in the movie.Set … [Read more...] about ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
New Tenure-Track Stars: Political Science Professor Empowers Students
Karie Riddle walks on the streets of the old town center of New Delhi, India in summer 2013. Riddle studied Hindi and did exploratory research before becoming a professor at Pepperdine in 2021. Photo courtesy of Karie RiddleKarie Riddle, assistant professor of Political Science, was on a path to becoming a policy maker when she took a detour that led to teaching. When … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Political Science Professor Empowers Students
Opinion: the Controversy Over (W)omen (A)nd Sexual (P)ower in WAP Must End
Art by Madeline DuvallIn early August, hip-hop fans across the world stopped scrolling through their Instagram feeds when they realized the collaboration they craved was finally here. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released a hit single called “WAP.”The women empowerment anthem quickly received backlash, revealing a sexual double standard in the music industry. … [Read more...] about Opinion: the Controversy Over (W)omen (A)nd Sexual (P)ower in WAP Must End
New Pepperdine Feminist Club Hopes to Start Important Conversations
Feminist Club President and Founder Ivy Leroux, Vice President of Administration Cameron Zohary and Vice President of Finance Isabella Yeager pose for a photo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Most of the club's executive board met while participating in Pepperdine's Buenos Aires international program.Photos courtesy of Isabella Yeager BeginningsSince her first year, President and … [Read more...] about New Pepperdine Feminist Club Hopes to Start Important Conversations