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The Chimes

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The Chimes

We should have more gender-neutral toys

We should have more gender-neutral toys
The Potato Head “culture war” is shedding much-needed light on the subject of gendering childrens’ toys.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor March 1, 2021

From a young age, and in most cultural contexts, we have been socialized to adopt—or reject—the gender norms placed on us by society. A primary way we are “gendered” is through the toys we play with as children. The toy company Hasbro has decided to remove the gender label “Mr.” from the...

Toxic masculinity needs to be defined and addressed

Toxic masculinity needs to be defined and addressed
Toxic masculinity needs to be defined and addressed​.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer March 6, 2018

In the wake of the most recent mass shooting, a conversation has erupted on the unacceptable increase of mass shootings in the United States. Often, political leanings determine which overused and underdeveloped platitude you state as the solution to the problem.  The meme-fueled debate often serves...

Traditional dating norm perpetuates guilt

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Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 22, 2017
Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.

Rethinking Masculinity: Asking someone out is gender-neutral

Maddi Seyfarth/THE CHIMES
Students should dismantle barriers to asking another person on a date.
Justin Yun, Writer March 22, 2017
Students should dismantle barriers to asking another person on a date.