Senior Capstone Experience by Kelsey McNaul ’19 Submitted to the Department of Sociology and Department of Environmental Science and Studies Advised by Dr. Nicholas Garcia and Dr. Rebecca Fox Abstract: “The dietary and economic consumption of products derived from animals is influenced by various factors. Societal norms and traditions largely dictate the kinds of products…
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Stress Granules Link the Environment and Genetics, Contributing to Adult-Onset Neurodegenerative Diseases like ALS
Senior Capstone Experience by Cole Craig Rineer ’19 Submitted to the Department of Biology Advised by Dr. Mala Misra Abstract: “Rapid progress has been made in identifying genetic underpinnings associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In the past few years, there has been significant agreement of the idea of heterogeneous nuclear…
Aerobic Exercise: Potential Rose in the Treatment and Prevention of Depression
Senior Capstone Experience by Joshua D. Samuels ’19 Submitted to the Department of Biology Advised by Dr. Aaron Krochmal and Dr. Cindy Gibson Description: “Depression, one of the most common mental illnesses, is primarily treated with antidepressants that often fail to meet the expectations of the depressed individual for numerous reasons. Due to this, many…
Which Group has a More Sustainable Model of Terrorism, Al Qaeda or ISIS?
Senior Capstone Experience by Aziz Sbeih ’19 Submitted to the Department of International Studies and the Department of Economics Advised by Dr. Lisa Daniels Description: “The thesis compares Al Qaeda and ISIS models of terrorism through both international and economic focuses, and demonstrates that despite similar ideological beliefs the two groups markedly differ in terms…
The “Ungeziefer” and the Insect: The Social Connotations in the English Translation of “The Metamorphosis”
Senior Capstone Experience by Eman Simms ’19 Submitted to the Department of English Advised by Dr. Kimberly Quiogue Andrews Read Eman’s SCE below:
“A Sea of Equilibrium:” Antoni Gaudí’s Political Undercurrent
Senior Capstone Experience by Lori Wysong ’19 Submitted to the Department of History Advised by Dr. Clayton Black Description: “Antoni Gaudí’s unique architecture draws tourists from all over the world for the sake of its aesthetic and structural qualities. While many art historians such as Joan Bassegoda Nonell and George Roseburgh Collins have examined Gaudí’s…
Senior Recital
By: Michael DeMaio. Senior Capstone Experience in Music Acknowledgments First and foremost, thank you to the professors in the music department—Dr. Schweitzer, Dr. Leupold, Dr. McCollum, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Wharton, Dr. Brower, Dr. Park, and Professor Winter—for believing in me and pushing me beyond what I thought was my fullest potential. A big thank you…
Rediscovering Empathy: Arguments for the Eco-Feminization of Traditional Masculinity
By: Dan Teano. Bridging the Gap What’s stopping man from getting closer to nature, practicing empathy towards animals, and considering their environmental costs to others (Tang and Luo, 2016) are both personal and societal forces. On an individual level, man thinks of himself as a “machine” in relation to nature (i.e. a lumberjack), and nature…
Faculty in Focus: The Power of Paragraphs
Michael Harvey, Associate Professor, Department of Business Management. Dr. Harvey is editor-in-chief of the interdisciplinary journal Leadership and the Humanities and the co-editor of the book Leadership Studies: the Dialogue of Disciplines. He is the author of The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing, a college writing guide now in its second edition, and put to good use by…
“Hee for God only, shee for God in him”: The Sexual Contract of Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’
By: Rebecca Sachs Featured artwork: “Own Worst Enemy” by Anna Watts Joint SCE written for English and Political Science Introduction In contemporary studies of gender dynamics, discussions often focus on the extensive history of inequalities faced by women, the notable improvements that feminist movements have helped to achieve, and the difficulties modern women around the…
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