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Oberlin Battles Stereotypes of Male Athletes in Sports
BY BLAKE REHBERG

Fact: stereotypes exist even at Oberlin — stereotypes that gay men are effeminate or that football players are the epitome of manliness. The combination of these athletic stereotypes make the world of sports an extremely unfriendly place for gay male athletes.
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Sportsphobia at Oberlin: Myth or Reality?
BY MIKE MUSKA

Oberlin has always been proud of its willingness to accept diversity — that there is truly no Oberlin stereotype. Only the closeted Republicans will admit they supported Bush in November, and we all care to do what is right. But recently my confidence in Oberlin has been shaken, and I have questioned for the first time whether I really want to return next year. 
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