By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor Last week, I woke up to the news that Harry Styles is to be featured on the cover of Vogue’s December issue, and I have not stopped talking about it since (neither has Twitter). This appearance … Continue reading Harry Styles Breaks Gender Norms in Fashion on the Cover of Vogue
By Ally BolenderNews Content Manager Toxic masculinity is the idea of adhering to traditional male gender roles that stigmatize and work to invalidate the -very much- valid emotions, passions and preferences of men and boys. As a society, we’ve made … Continue reading International Men’s Day: End Toxic Masculinity!
By Paige GreeneWeb Content Assistant Manager Throughout history, there have been many influential men who have changed the world. Below are four men that have thought to have changed the world, their field or people. Johannes Gutenberg Gutenberg (1400-1468) was … Continue reading Influential Men in History
By Jernice KelleyWeb Content Contributor International Men’s Day (IMD) was initiated by Thomas Oaster, the director of the Missouri Center for Men’s Studies, in 1992, although it was formed a year earlier. However, calls for an International Men’s Day have … Continue reading Stopping the Stigma: International Men’s Day
By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor There tends to be a focus on women’s health purely because of the array of controversial healthcare needs which affect them almost exclusively, but this often overshadows the health issues men face today. The standard … Continue reading The Importance of Men’s Health
By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor Mass Comm. Week was last week and for International Men’s Day; I would like to thank three special journalists that made my studies in journalism possible. They are John Quinones of ABC News, Lester Holt … Continue reading My Favorite Journalists
By Garrett MartinSports Director Bobcat Radio is a 30-minute specialty show discussing everything Texas State and San Marcos sports. Three staff members jump on the mics three times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. and discuss sports. … Continue reading Bobcat Radio Celebrates International Men’s Day
By Timia Cobb Web Content Contributor Men for years have been coerced to meet the societal pressures of being “manly.” Men felt as if they had to meet the standards of being masculine and disregard anything that was perceived as … Continue reading Male Cosmetics are Cosmetics!
By Ally Bolender Web Content Contributor Men TV characters. They make us laugh, cry and wish they were real. The best characters don’t hide who they are, and express themselves in whatever way feels real. Sure, I may be biased … Continue reading International Men’s Day: Just a Few Iconic Men’s TV Characters
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor With International Men’s Day being this week, this is a great time to highlight one of the bravest stand-up specials in years. Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh on HBO is Gulman’s first special he … Continue reading Gary Gulman Tackles Depression and Masculinity in New Stand-up Special
By Brandi Mitchell Web Content Contributor Manhood is a concept that is perhaps less discussed and analyzed than womanhood but comes with no less ambiguity, struggle and uncertainty. As social creatures with an inclination to community and at times, conformity, … Continue reading Manhood in the 21st Century
By Paola Bakker Web Content Contributor For International Men’s Day, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at a song that was ahead of its time in the breakdown of gender roles. “Boys Don’t Cry” by The … Continue reading “Boys Don’t Cry”: A Challenging of Gender Norms
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager International Men’s Day (IMD) is celebrated on Nov. 19 and it promotes the positive values that men bring to their families, communities and the world. This day also brings awareness to issues that men … Continue reading Top 5 Male Health Problems
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager International Men’s Day is on Nov. 19 this year, and KTSW wants to highlight the influence of men in the world around us. When I think of the most influential man in my life, … Continue reading To All of the Superheroes
By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor Each year, International Men’s Day on Nov. 19 is met with much debate. Despite questions and concerns over the day’s rationale, it’s a great opportunity to address something that runs rampant within this particular community: … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Toxic Masculinity
By Lauren Jurgemeyer Blog Content Contributor International Men’s Day was created in the 1990s as a day meant to celebrate and raise awareness for issues that directly affect the male population. The holiday is held annually on Nov. 19 and … Continue reading International Men’s Day: Men Against Stereotypes
By Rikki Yanez Assistant Web Content Manager International Men’s Day takes place every year on Nov. 19. To celebrate this event at KTSW, we are having a 24-hour long broadcast that will feature all male DJs, also known as Brocast. … Continue reading Bros of KTSW
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Mental health conditions among black men has been a topic swept under the rug for many years. But just because something is avoided doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. According to the National Alliance on … Continue reading #IGotYou: Black Men and Mental Health
By Hannah Wisterman Blog Content Contributor About a year ago, I learned that Christopher Marlowe, one of Shakespeare’s contemporaries, was gay. My British literature professor mentioned it in the day’s lecture with a level of matter-of-fact-ness that was completely disproportionate … Continue reading Wait, He Was Gay? A Look at LGBT Men of History
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor In case you didn’t know, there is yet another occasion to celebrate this holiday season. November 19 is International Men’s Day, a day reserved for the celebration of all men — big, small, sporty, nerdy, rugged, … Continue reading Shout-Out to the Men in Uniform