A Senior Capstone Experience by Mirabelle White Submitted to the Department of Environmental Science and Studies and the Department of Biology Advised by Dr. Rebecca Fox and Dr. Jennifer Wanat Contributor Biography: Mirabelle White graduated from Washington College in 2024 with majors in Environmental Science and Biology. Description: Freshwater ecosystems, especially lotic systems (streams and…
Category: Volume XXX.2
Investigating the Limits of Consent and Authority in Charlotte Temple
A Senior Capstone Experience by Emma Reilly Submitted to the Department of English Advised by Dr. Katherine Charles Contributor Biography: Emma graduated from Washington College in 2023 with majors in English and history and minors in journalism, editing, and publishing and gender studies. She worked for three on-campus publications as an undergraduate, serving as editor-in-chief…
Treatments for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-Associated Insulin Resistance
A Senior Capstone Experience by Avery-Grey Dos Santos ’23 Submitted to the Department of Biology Advised by Dr. Verville Contributor Biography: Avery-Grey Dos Santos, class of ’23, is a recent graduate who majored in Biology with a concentration in Physiology and Organismal biology and a minor in Secondary Education. They are a passionate baker, love…
Editor’s Note
Farewell to Thee, Washington College Review! By: Natalie Martinaitis ’25, Editor-in-Chief It is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to the Washington College Review. However, I know that I leave the magazine in good hands. Lucy and Grace—you are now the future, and I hope and pray that everything in the future goes…
American Chestnut Restoration: Strategies, Challenges, and Future
A Senior Capstone Experience by Sharon Niedringhaus ’23 Submitted to the Department of Environmental Science and Studies Advised by Dr. Rebecca Fox Contributor Biography: Sharon Niedringhaus graduated summa cum laude from Washington College in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and minors in Biology and Chesapeake Regional Studies. Her SCE won…
Borderline Personality Disorder, Comorbid Disorders, and Effective Treatments: A Theoretical Review
A Senior Capstone Experience by Erin Moran ’23 Submitted to the Department of Psychology Advised by Dr. Murphy Contributor Biography: Erin Moran ’23 is a recent Washington College graduate hailing from Baltimore, Maryland with her degree in Clinical Psychology and minors in Sociology and English. While a student, she took part in honor societies Psi…
On the Same Terms as Men? Race in the South African Women’s Suffrage Movement, 1902-1930
A Senior Capstone Experience by Hilde Perrin ’23 Submitted to the Department of History Advised by Dr. Wilson Contributor Biography: Hilde Perrin is a recent graduate of Washington College with majors in History and German Studies. She is currently pursuing both a Master of Library and Information Science and a Master of Arts in History…
No Second Chances: Perspectives on the Power of Parole Boards
A Senior Capstone Experience by Dylan Snow Submitted to the Department of Anthropology & Archaeology Advised by Dr. Emily Steinmetz Contributor Biography: Dylan Snow graduated summa cum laude from Washington College in the Spring of 2023 with a B.A. in Anthropology and Political Science. Dylan spent his time at the College involved in Student Government…
Mean Ceramic Dating at Andelot Farm (18KE25) and the Cultural Implications of Colonial North American Ceramics
A Senior Capstone Experience by Lorna Cummings ’23 Submitted to the Departments of Anthropology and American Studies Advised by Dr. Emily Steinmetz and Dr. Richard DeProspo Contributor Biography: A recent graduate of WAC, I am currently pursuing work in the field of American archaeology. Description: Using evidence from the former Past is Present Archaeology Lab’s…
Crab Canons: The Backwards Walking Crustacean with a Twist
A Senior Capstone Experience by Faithlin Hunter Submitted to the Departments of Mathematics and Music Advised by Dr. Kyle Wilson and Dr. Jon McCollum Contributor Biography: Faithlin Hunter is a class of 2023 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Music and a minor in Dance. She graduated with first honors summa cum…
Pride and Prejudice and Porn: Examining the Effects of Female Desire in Romance
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice Julia Quinn’s The Viscount Who Loved Me A Senior Capstone Experience by Emma Russell ’23 Submitted to the Department of English Advised by Dr. Katherine Charles Contributor Biography: Emma is a Washington College alumnus who graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors with the class of 2023. She is the…
Metformin as a Curing Agent in Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairments
A Senior Capstone Experience by Gage Alfred Mandrell Submitted to the Department of Neuroscience Advised by Dr. Aaron Krochmal Read Gage’s SCE below:
The Role of Rice Cultivation in Food Security: Case Study of Senegal
A Senior Capstone Experience by Julianna Sterling ’23 Submitted to the Departments of International Studies and Economics Advised by Dr. Daniels Contributor Biography: Julianna Sterling is a graduating senior with majors in Economics, French, and International Studies and a minor in European Studies. At Washington College, Julianna held positions in the SGA, is a member…
Expressions of Nationalism in Bostonian Post-Revolutionary Print Materials
A Senior Capstone Experience by Emma Reilly ’23 Submitted to the Department of History Advised by Dr. Miller Contributor Biography: Emma graduated from Washington College in 2023 with majors in English and history and minors in journalism, editing, and publishing and gender studies. She worked for three on-campus publications as an undergraduate, serving as editor-in-chief…
Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and its Lasting Effects
A Senior Capstone Experience by Kayleigh Maimone ’23 Submitted to the Department of Psychology Advised by Dr. Murphy Contributor Biography: Kayleigh Maimone graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington College in 2023, earning her Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Biology & Psychology while on the pre-medical track. She plans to apply to medical school…
“Crocheted Artifacts of the Home”
A Senior Capstone Experience by Aryanna Horan ’23 Submitted to the Department of Art & Art History (Studio Art) Advised by Professors Heather Harvey and Julie Wills Contributor Biography: Aryanna Horan is from Ellicott City, MD. In addition to majoring in studio art, she also minored in psychology. She loves animals – she and her…
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