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Women's March

Brandon Easley: Striking Out Sexism

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Photo by Milan Loiacono | Design by Logan Wood  Men can be feminists too. Junior political science major Brandon Easley is a self-proclaimed feminist who believes that both women and men can advocate for women's rights. Originally from Minden, a small town outside Reno, Easley grew up surrounded by individuals who held more traditional views regarding women and their … [Read more...] about Brandon Easley: Striking Out Sexism

From Poetry to Posters, Art is a Tool for Social Change

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Photo by Milan LoiaconoArt is a living part of history. When one thinks back to landmark social movements, art has always played a driving force in portraying the upheavals and shifts of society.Because artistic mediums like film, poetry and paintings have the power to send impactful messages that resonate with audiences, artists use their work to express their truth, wrestle … [Read more...] about From Poetry to Posters, Art is a Tool for Social Change

Activate Social Activism

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Art by Ally ArmstrongThe first Women's March took America by storm in the early weeks of 2017. As a protest first aimed at President Donald Trump's administration's perceived threats on reproductive, civil and human rights, it quickly transitioned into a global resistance movement, extending into Pepperdine's community.The emergence of an organization dedicated to supporting … [Read more...] about Activate Social Activism

Pepperdine Students March for Women

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Photos by Ashley MowreaderA sea of people dotted with pink hats, painted poster boards and T-shirts bearing quotes on female empowerment surfed the streets of Los Angeles in the 2019 Women’s March. Pepperdine Waves joined the crowd and added their voices to the movement. “A woman's success is not just her own ... it's humanity's success," junior Aurora Authement … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students March for Women