Photo by Betsy BurrowInstitutional leaders tend to portray their organizations as equal and inclusive — but that is not always the case. Women faculty members at Pepperdine face many unique challenges, striving to pave the way for women in higher education.Professors said it can be difficult to gain respect from their students, receive recognition for their work and be … [Read more...] about Struggles of Women Faculty
Jennifer Harriger
Women’s History Month Creates Space for Reflection, Support, Celebration
Editor’s Note: The Graphic chose to refer to Deslyn Williams by her first name only after her first reference. While the Graphic typically uses last names only after first reference, the Graphic chose to use Deslyn's first name to remain consistent with how Deslyn was referred to in ongoing coverage of the October 2023 crash. Every month of every year, women prove to be … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month Creates Space for Reflection, Support, Celebration
Instagram Aesthetics: Creative Outlet or Competition?
The perfect shot, the best lighting, a clever caption — these are all aspects of a curated Instagram post. Senior Matt Cannon described the aesthetic of his Instagram profile as eccentric, provocative and colorful. Cannon features similar colors and shapes across his Instagram to evoke a feeling of unity and cohesiveness. “My aesthetic incorporates hues you don’t see on a … [Read more...] about Instagram Aesthetics: Creative Outlet or Competition?
Choosing to Heal: Students’ Relationships with Body Image
For years, junior Chloé Lukasiak has been on a journey toward separating her self-worth from what she sees in the mirror. Lukasiak said she opened up about her experience with body dysmorphia and eating disorders on her social media platforms on video for the first time in September 2021, but she struggled for years before that. In her September 2021 video, Lukasiak said her … [Read more...] about Choosing to Heal: Students’ Relationships with Body Image
Female Sexualization: A Cultural Glass Ceiling – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photo by Daniel CasoAs a young, burgeoning actress in LA, Susan Salas sat across the table from her male interviewer during the audition process. The man looked Salas up and down and said, “If you got yourself a really big ‘tit-job’ and bleached your hair blonde, honey, you’re just gonna be huge.” Salas, now a professor of Media Production and … [Read more...] about Female Sexualization: A Cultural Glass Ceiling – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
