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
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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
Letter From the Editor | Currents Spring 2020
Photo by Milan Loiacono I am privileged and lucky, and yet even I have been afraid to walk alone at night; even I have been told that I am a bad feminist for wearing makeup and loving pink; and even I have been accused of earning something not because of my skills but because of my physical appearance. There are countless expectations for what it means to be a woman and … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor | Currents Spring 2020
Beyond the Catcall: Women Share Personal Experiences
Art by Natalie RulonShe can feel her body tense up as she quickens her pace. She hates walking alone, especially at night. She makes a mental note not to smile at strangers in the dark because "that's inviting." Words as simple as "hey, baby," "pretty girl" and "come here" feel like threats disguised as flattery. It is an experience that is expected. A Currents survey found … [Read more...] about Beyond the Catcall: Women Share Personal Experiences
