Viking Voices showcases student opinions on different issues by asking them different questions.
What do you think of the slogan 'grow a pair' for Western's athletics department? Do you think something else
would be better?
Bobby Murphy freshman, business
Logan Cleary freshman, computer science
Cameron Cronkhite junior, electrical engineering
“I think it is sexist.”
Sophia Lynch senior, psychology
“It sounds like it is directed toward guys and not to girls. It would be nice to see something that’s more related to both men and women.”
Leland Page sophomore, anthropology and creative writing
"‘Grow a Pair’ is an old school term that has been offensive for a while, if they are using it for a new slogan I would recommend against it. It shouldn’t be gender specific. Maybe like ‘Health Up!’ or something like that.”
Zei Zhang junior, sustainable development and project management and Chinese
“‘Grow a Pair’ seems pretty gender biased. Especially here where we promote diversity and gender sensitivity and I don’t think it is a very appropriate slogan. It should be changed.”
Tyler Rasmussen senior, business
“It’s kinda funny for guys, but I don’t know how I would take it if I was a girl. Depends on who you are. I definitely think they could have picked something better.”