By Sara Sypolt ’26 Major: Psychology, pre-pharmacy track Contributor Biography: Sara Sypolt is a psychology major completing the pre-pharmacy track from Aberdeen, Maryland. They enjoy collaging and reading in their free time, as well as practicing yoga and meditation. He hopes to get his PharmD after graduating from Washington College. Brief Description: This paper was…
Sylvia Sleigh and Michael Greenwood: Painting a Tasteful Odalisque of Your First Husband
By Sophia Lennox ’24 Majors: History and Art & Art History; Minors: Gender Studies and Museum, Field, & Community Education Contributor Biography: Sophia Lennox is a senior majoring in History and Art History, and minoring in Gender Studies and Museum, Community, Field education from West Windsor, New Jersey. She enjoys exploring human connection, historical context,…
Queer Teen Dramas: Homoerotic Subtext and Token Gays in Roberto Aguirre–Sacasa’s Riverdale
By Liam Charlotte Siobhan Luckey ’27 Major: History; Minors: English and Theater Contributor Biography: Siobhan is a history major, prospective English minor, and prospective theatre minor with a deep interest in the value and queerness of many forms of media, particularly teen dramas. Brief Description: The teen drama as a genre is often looked down…
The Print Culture of Eastern Kentucky’s Pack Horse Library Scrapbooks
By Torey Simpson ’24 Major: English; Minor: Museum, Field, and Community Education Contributor Biography: Torey Simpson is from Harrington, Delaware with a special interest in book history and print culture. While at Washington College she was the President and small group leader of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, a student assistant at the Rose O’Neill Literary House,…
Shockwaves and Radiation: The Lingering Japanese War Trauma In The Manga Akira
By Faye Dorman ’26 Majors: Communications & Media Studies and Economics; Minor: Creative Writing Contributor Biography: Faye Dorman is a member of the Class of 2026 who is probably too invested in her studies out of her own personal interest (or maybe that’s a good thing, who knows). In her free time when she’s not…
Christianity and the Apocalypse: A Theological Lens into the End of the World
By Thomas Lundy ’27 Major: Economics Contributor Biography: Thomas Lundy is a first-year student who is interested in economics, religion and history. Besides his academic interests, he enjoys reading, running, and going to the gym. Thomas hopes to learn more about religion going into the future and wants to further explore eschatology and moral theology…
“Home” and the Abyss in Jun Mochizuki’s Pandora Hearts
By Natalie Martinaitis ’25 Major: English; Minors: Creative Writing and Journalism, Editing, & Publishing Contributor Biography: Natalie Martinaitis is a junior and was the previous Editor-in-Chief of Washington College Review. She is the author of The Post-PSO Project, a novella about a failed project and escape from the planet Mars. In her free time, Natalie…
Hot Coffee at McDonald’s as a Moral Conundrum
By Xavier Smalls ’25 Majors: Anthropology and Environmental Studies; Minor: Museum, Field, and Community Education Contributor Biography: Xavier Smalls is an aspiring cultural and environmental anthropologist with interests in music, nature, writing, and the nexus between environmental injustices and human cultures. Brief Description: This work of writing presents a thorough ethical, moral, and critical analysis…
Faculty in Focus: Suzanne Thuecks
Prof. Suzanne Thuecks is an Instructor in Biology lab and serves as Lab Coordinator for BIO 111/112, Washington College’s introductory Biology sequence. Prof. Thuecks developed the writing components for the BIO 112 lab, which is unique among science courses in counting for the W2 writing requirement. She has presented and written about strategies for scientific…
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…
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…
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…
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:
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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