toys Archives - The Chimes

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...

Operation Christmas Child returns

Jana Eller, Office Manager • November 27, 2017

As students flocked to the Caf for the Thanksgiving meal, many stopped by the Caf Banquet Room to help pack over 200 boxes full of toys and supplies for children around the world for Biola’s second annual Operation Christmas Child on Nov. 16. BOXES AND MEMORIES Hosted by 6th Street Public Relations and Samaritan’s...

Students prepare presents

Volunteers pack Christmas boxes for children around the world.

Jana Eller, Office Manager • November 25, 2016

Volunteers pack Christmas boxes for children around the world.