Perceptions of diabetes and health: addressing the stereotypes

Sara Marshall, News Editor • May 4, 2023

At the age of six, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a condition that has been a part of my life for almost 14 years now. Living with a chronic condition without a cure has been an immutable fact...

Tattoos: To wear or to worry?

Tasha Hall, Campus Life Reporter • October 5, 2022

If you have been on campus for a while, you most likely have seen plenty of students and faculty with tattoos. While tattoos used to carry a negative stigma, especially in a professional work environment,...

Meteoric rise of Bravo ‘reality’ programming promotes slanted stereotypes

Clara Bartlett • April 12, 2012

When my brain feels like dying in the happy, vapid abyss that is reality television, Bravo is the immediate destination of my retreat. But in examining the shows that have made Bravo a cable force to be reckoned with in the world of media networks, I cannot help but realize that Bravo's success is founded upon the continual presentation and reinforcement of stereotypes.

Ballerinos defy stereotypes

Allison Work • December 8, 2011

Tthe number of men in Beginning Ballet has increased this year. Students discuss stereotypes surrounding sexuality in ballet.

Know Your Campus Cults!

Dana Thompson • November 17, 2011

There's cults all over this campus. Everywhere. And you might be in one. Which?

Style spotlight: Evan Griffis ’15

cade beck • November 3, 2011

The Pioneer searches out Whitties who bring an extra splash of sartorial daring to the campus. This week's Style Spotlight: first-year Evan Griffis.

Jewett Pit

Susanna Bowers • October 13, 2011

In the past, the Pit has typically been characterized by a close-knit group of really fun, interesting girls. The idea of living with all girls in the basement of Jewett may not appeal to a lot of incoming freshman, but many quickly change their minds.