This issue features SCEs from across majors— from music and environmental science to English and anthropology– and each work explores themes, topics, and texts in ways that challenge disciplinary boundaries and spark creative, critical thinking in the spirit of the liberal arts tradition. We encourage you to learn something unexpected while reading these stand-out SCEs….
Category: Volume XXXII.2
Foreman’s Patch: Learning from Macroinvertebrates
A Senior Capstone Experience by Kami Lentzsch ’25 Submitted to the Department of Anthropology Advised by Dr. Scott Erich Contributor Biography: Kami graduated from Washington College summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Anthropology with a minor in Chesapeake Regional Studies. As a senior, she was awarded department honors in Anthropology, Lambda Alpha Senior…
Monks, Monsters, and the Theories of Humor: Analyzing the Margins of the W.102 Book of Hours
A Senior Capstone Experience by Shannon Smith ’25 Submitted to Department of Art & Art History Advised by Dr. Aileen Tsui and Dr. Benjamin Tilghman Contributor Biography: Shannon Smith graduated from Washington College in Fall 2024 with a degree in Art History. She currently works at Winterthur Museum, Gardens & Library in DE, where she…
Dupixent in Asthma Care: Early Pediatric Intervention and the Ethics of Drug Pricing
A Senior Capstone Experience by Vani Chauhan ’25 Submitted to the Departments of Biology and Business Management Advised by Dr. Jennifer Wanat and Dr. Caddie Putnam Rankin Contributor Biography: Vani graduated summa cum laude from Washington College as a Biology and Business Management double major with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-med track. During her time at WC she conducted research as part of the Toll Fellows research program and was a portfolio manager…
An Interrogation of “a truth universally acknowledged”: Repositioning Romance in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
A Senior Capstone Experience by Lucy Verlaque ’25 Submitted to the Department of English Advised by Dr. Katie Charles Contributor Biography: Lucy Verlaque graduated summa cum laude from Washington College in May 2025. She was the recipient of the Maureen Jacoby Prize and a finalist for the Sophie Kerr Prize. As a WC student, Lucy spent most of her time involved with…
Revolutionary Marketing: How the Hunger Games Franchise Promotes and Dismantles Political Agency and Authenticity
A Senior Capstone Experience by Heather Fabritze ’25 Submitted to Departments of English and Communications & Media Studies Advised by Dr. Courtney Ryder and Dr. Stephanie Brown Contributor Biography: Heather graduated from Washington College with a B.A. in English and Communication & Media Studies. At graduation, she was awarded the Communication & Media Studies Capstone…
The effect of CuSO4 on visual development in larval Danio rerio
A Senior Capstone Experience by Evan Merk ’25 Submitted to the Departments of Environmental Science and Studies and of Biology Advised by Dr. Martin Connaughton and Dr. Leslie Sherman Contributor Biography: Evan Merk (he/him) is a recently-graduated biology and environmental science major. On campus, he was a biology lab teaching assistant, Writing Center peer tutor, and an…
“I want to be great, or nothing”: Amy March’s Subversion of Societal Expectations
A Senior Capstone Experience by Riley Dauber ’25 Submitted to Department of English Advised by Dr. Elizabeth Foley O’Connor Contributor Biography: After graduating in May, Riley interned with the American Scholar magazine, fact-checking articles for their Autumn issue. She also spent a few grueling weeks scooping ice cream before landing a reporting job at the…
Where I’m Coming From
A Senior Capstone Experience by David Londres ’25 Submitted to the Department of Music Advised by Professor Ken Schweitzer Contributor Biography: David Londres is an alumni at Washington College, with a degree in Music and a focus in Composition and Arrangement. He has been doing music for 10 years, and is able to play 5 instruments plus production. David loves to use samples in…
Examining How the Visitor Effect at the Salisbury Zoo on Busy vs. Non-Busy Days Impacts the Behavior and Welfare of Zoo Visitors, Spider Monkeys, and Prairie Dogs
A Senior Capstone Experience by Jevon Smalls ’25 Submitted to Department of Psychology Advised by Dr. Kevin McKillop Contributor Biography: Jevon is currently studying at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland to pursue a Master’s of Science in Environmental Biology with a GIS Certificate. He hopes to continue to conduct research involving animal behavior and wildlife…
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