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Gender Identity

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Art by Gabby DiGiovanniSome people do not reflect the gender they were assigned at birth through their appearance, the way they feel and the way they interact with society, taking a different approach to their gender identities. Gender identity is how people define and express themselves in relation to gendered societal norms. The majority of people live according to the gender … [Read more...] about Gender Identity

Defining Feminism

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Art by Caitlin Roark Despite securing women the right to vote, advancing the civil rights movement and being the moving force behind equal pay, the word ‘feminism’ tends to leave a bad taste in the mouths of many. “It took a while for me to actually be comfortable with saying that I was [a feminist] just because of all of the negative connotations that it had with it,” … [Read more...] about Defining Feminism

Students Start Nonprofit to Help Vulnerable Individuals During Quarantine

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Petey DiCianni delivers groceries to his neighbor in Point Dume, Malibu on March 18. Photos courtesy of Petey DiCianni Amid long grocery store entrance lines and aggressive shoppers, a Pepperdine senior came up with the idea for SQD, Ink., a nonprofit organization serving those in need during stay-at-home measures. Short for Self-Quarantined Delivery, SQD, Ink. … [Read more...] about Students Start Nonprofit to Help Vulnerable Individuals During Quarantine

Constance Fulmer Honored Through Helen Young Memorial Scholarship Donations

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Constance Fulmer joined Pepperdine faculty in 1990 and served as an English professor, divisional dean of the Humanities and Teacher Education Division and as associate dean of Seaver College. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine Legacy Partners (PLP) is collecting gifts in memory of Constance Marie Fulmer as donations to the Helen Young Memorial Scholarship, … [Read more...] about Constance Fulmer Honored Through Helen Young Memorial Scholarship Donations