On this episode of Self-Love Isn’t Selfish, host Olivia Hallinan-Gan (‘26) discusses the differences between how male fans and female fans are perceived. She highlights how women are always seen as “overly enthusiastic,” while men can simply be enthusiastic. She also mentions the joy and community many can find in fanbases.
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Self-Love Isn’t Selfish S1E3 – The ‘incessant’ fangirl: Women should not be criticized for finding joy, community in artists
February 7, 2024
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Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
Olivia Hallinan-Gan joined The Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022. In 2023 she became Copy Editor of Hestia's Flame, the yearbook, and a podcaster on The Oracle. She is now Managing Editor of the yearbook. Her podcast centers around how ideological and political ideals affect women, specifically teenage girls. She is on Dance Leadership Team, the chess club, a member of the Ambassador Leadership Team and a part of the Artemis Center.