‘Be who you wanna be’: Barbie’s brand new look

By: Bridget Seelinger | Student Columnist Barbie, a children’s doll company that has long been criticized as being anti-woman and anti-feminist, has produced one of the most empowering commercials for young girls today. “You can be anything you want to be,” is a message that resonates with both sexes, but with young girls today, is especially needed. The commercial follows young girls as veterinarians, college … Continue reading ‘Be who you wanna be’: Barbie’s brand new look

Whatever comes to mind: Magic lost for American Girl dolls

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor I remember when my sister got her first American Girl Doll. I was probably 5- or 6-years-old. All week, she would run to the window when she heard tires hit the gravel in front of our lovely childhood home. I remember she ran to the UPS truck as fast as she could. The doll she got was Josefina. Josefina … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: Magic lost for American Girl dolls