Art by Hee Joo RohAs a 5-foot-tall woman, people are astounded when they hear I can take down a man twice my size and weight. It’s not because I have super-strength or amazing athletic abilities. What allows me to do this is simple — I know jiujitsu.Besides the fact jiujitsu is a physical activity that helps improve my physical health, learning jiujitsu has also … [Read more...] about Opinion: More Women Should Learn Jiujitsu
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New Latina Sorority Comes to Pepperdine
Art by Vivian Hista Lambda Theta Nu is an international sorority founded in 1986 with a mission to introduce opportunities for and support Latina women as they give back to their communities, according to the sorority's national website. Senior Paulina Gandara, who is of Mexican descent, is one of the founders of Lambda Theta Nu at Pepperdine and said she is passionate about … [Read more...] about New Latina Sorority Comes to Pepperdine
Women in Leadership: Kindy De Long
Kindy De Long, Religion Professor and associate dean of Seaver College, poses on Pepperdine’s main campus. De Long, who is a Seaver alum ('87), said God led her to teach scripture of the Bible as a career. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine’s Kindy De Long is the first woman to hold a tenured position in a religion department at any Church of Christ … [Read more...] about Women in Leadership: Kindy De Long
Staff Editorial: Women Should Not Have To Walk Alone
Art by Madeline Duvall Editor's Note: This article contains triggers for sexual violence, domestic violence and harassment. In a follow-up meeting, Director of Public Safety Dawn Emrich expressed concern about the accuracy of the staff editorial’s statement that “an officer is not always available.” Although this statement is true based on several of our staff members' … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Women Should Not Have To Walk Alone
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Season Ends In Las Vegas
Freshman forward Kendyl Carson takes a shot against Loyola Marymount in the first round of the WCC Championship in Las Vegas, Nev. on March 4. Carson contributed 14 points to Pepperdine's final score. Photos courtesy of Morgan Davenport The Pepperdine Women's Basketball team lost to LMU on March 4, in the first round of the West Coast Conference Tournament in Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Season Ends In Las Vegas
