Aaron W. Voyles looks back on the ways male hierarchy was perpetuated in his college years.
Catching up on Your Reading
Aaron W. Voyles discusses how the gap between what we perceive others as doing, versus what we’re doing, socializes men.
Resolutions, Because of the Man Box
Falling back on male stereotypes to excuse behavior needs to change. Aaron W. Voyles shares New Year’s Resolutions that come from his work with college men.
The Best of Ditching the Dunce Cap 2014
Aaron Voyles writes about what he’s seen and learned about college men from working with and around them. Some of his insights might surprise you.
The Meaning of a Decanter
Aaron W. Voyles reflects on the influence of gifts in relationships despite his awkwardness at getting them.
Can Tattoos Help College Men Talk About Themselves?
Aaron W. Voyles discusses college men using tattoos to talk about their emotions.
Everybody Wants to Fit In. Everybody Wants to Stand Out.
Aaron W. Voyles looks at the social navigation needed to become a man.
Giving Thanks for Awareness
Aaron W. Voyles discusses his season’s thanks and his struggles with thank you’s.
That Time Snuffleupagus Made Me Uncool
Aaron W. Voyles looks at how even small childhood experiences influence masculinity.
The Space Between Lifts
Aaron W. Voyles looks at how masculine activities like weight lifting provide opportunities for college men to be vulnerable.
Video Games as a Way to Connect with College Men
Aaron W. Voyles looks at the way video games positively impacted a member of his campus community.
Could I Be an Expert on College Men?
Aaron W. Voyles considers the concept of being an expert on the experiences of college men.
Commitments that Compete
Aaron W. Voyles continues to explore the gap between our commitments and our action. — For several weeks, I’ve been discussing commitment and responsibility. I do so because of their connection to my work with college men. There has been a lot of talk within higher education and the media about gender-based violence, as well…
Broken Lantern Blues
Aaron W. Voyles looks at responsibility from the perspective of boyhood bystanders.
Speaking with the Language of Responsibility
Aaron W. Voyles explores how we take responsibility for our commitments.
My “Career” as a Rock Star
Aaron W. Voyles reflects on how commitment created opportunities for what he loves.