The Roots and Relationships of Scientific Writing

By Jocelyn Aquilino ’26 Intended Major: Biology, Pre-veterinary track; Intended Minors: Chemistry and Business Brief Description: This paper discusses some prevalent myths about scientific writing and its conventions. The unique style of scientific writing and how scientists feel about it are explored through interviews and readings done by the writer. The complex relationship that scientists…

Civilizational Collapse: The End of the World?

By Hayley Covington ’26 The following was written for FYS 101-33 Imagine New York City with its tall buildings cracked and crumbling, powerlines collapsed in the streets, and vines crawling up the sides of storefronts. It is empty and quiet, lacking its famous hustle and bustle. There is no traffic; there are no bright lights….

Dance: The Universal Language That Connects People Through Movement

By Hannah Pacholok ’26 Intended Major: Business Administration and Management; Intended Minor: International Business Brief Description: Many view dance as an art form. Dance is also used as a form of communication. With over 7,000 languages in the world, it can be hard for people who don’t speak the same language to communicate with one…

COVID-19 Pandemic: A Psychosocial Epidemic

By Samantha McMahon ’26 The following was written for FYS 101: Who Succeeds in College? COVID-19 Pandemic: A Psychosocial Epidemic As children, our favorite part of school is recess. During recess, children are encouraged to engage in social interactions with their peers, engaging in games where they share culture, make decisions, and determine rules while…