Salem State University
Salem State University, just 15 miles north of Boston, is one of the largest state universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of the greater north-of-Boston region. Located in the historic seacoast town of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State provides a diverse community of learners and a high quality, student-centered education; one that prepares them to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society.www.salemstate.edu
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Sep 15, 2026
Sarah TurneyHOST
In high school, Sue was both athletic and creative, and she never got in trouble.
Sarah TurneyHOST
When she graduated, Sue went to Salem State University and North Shore Community College before landing at Massachusetts College of Art.
Sarah TurneyHOST
Sue loved cartoons and was a huge fan of Snoopy from Peanuts.
Sarah TurneyHOST
She collected over 2,000 figurines and even got a personalized autograph from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz.
Sarah TurneyHOST
In high school, Sue was both athletic and creative, and she never got in trouble.
Sarah TurneyHOST
When she graduated, Sue went to Salem State University and North Shore Community College before landing at Massachusetts College of Art.
Sarah TurneyHOST
Sue loved cartoons and was a huge fan of Snoopy from Peanuts.
Sarah TurneyHOST
She collected over 2,000 figurines and even got a personalized autograph from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz.
LauraNARRATOR
While some say the arrival of more doll-themed entertainment for women is long overdue, there's still some discomfort around the idea of extended girlhood and around girly content that celebate- celebrates traditional femininity as a kind of empowerment but can feel like a hollow form of feminism.
LauraNARRATOR
It's legitimate if people have concerns that women are being infantilized, said Rebecca Haynes, a professor at Salem State University and an expert in children's media culture who has written about girlhood and Barbie.
LauraNARRATOR
But on the other hand, I think there's something to be said for it being considered normal for women to keep enjoying things, the same way that men continue to enjoy things from their childhood.
LauraNARRATOR
For decades, there's been a glaring gender gap when it comes to kidult content.
LauraNARRATOR
While some say the arrival of more doll-themed entertainment for women is long overdue, there's still some discomfort around the idea of extended girlhood and around girly content that celebate- celebrates traditional femininity as a kind of empowerment but can feel like a hollow form of feminism.
LauraNARRATOR
"It's legitimate if people have concerns that women are being infantilized," said Rebecca Haynes, a professor at Salem State University and an expert in children's media culture who has written about girlhood and Barbie.
LauraNARRATOR
"But on the other hand, I think there's something to be said for it being considered normal for women to keep enjoying things, the same way that men continue to enjoy things from their childhood." For decades, there's been a glaring gender gap when it comes to kidult content.
LauraNARRATOR
Most of it has been geared toward men, who can remain passionate fans of Star Wars, Lego, and superheroes into middle age and beyond without anyone badgering them to grow up.
Derek ShapiroHOST
It is the 5th of September, ready for Beach Friday, the last Beach Friday of the summer.
Derek ShapiroHOST
And we have Chucky Seymour in Salem at Salem State.
Derek ShapiroHOST
We have matching shirts on today.
Derek ShapiroHOST
I don't know how we did that, but we'll bring Chucky in just a moment.
Derek ShapiroHOST
We're at Beverly Beach, by the way.
Derek ShapiroHOST
Beverly, Mass.
Derek ShapiroHOST
He's over in Salem at Salem State.
Derek ShapiroHOST
for the first college Friday.
Mel BarrettHOST
Oh, there's a subtle wind sound on my mic.
Mel BarrettHOST
It's because... it's because it's gonna be 90 degrees here today and I've got like two fans pointed at me it gets really hot in the pot sometimes me Ma says my grandkids are the generation that needs to put a stop to racism I tell them to use their voices um they're just going if you guys are wondering what's happening on the screen they're just going back over what they did this morning I had to shelter in place at Salem State University during the Boston bomber.
Mel BarrettHOST
Amy said, yeah, I was insumable.
Mel BarrettHOST
We were shelter in place.
Chris BouguetHOST
She just graduated from high school.
Chris BouguetHOST
Salem State beat it out.
Chris BouguetHOST
So Montclair was in the top five.
Chris BouguetHOST
Sorry you didn't get to didn't get her there.