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Contemporary Christian Ethics, Katie Kreutter

Verbum

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"From an ethical standpoint, Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and parable of the Good Samaritan are complex and thought-provoking. In this work, multiple lenses for examining these passages will be evaluated and considered in an effort to better understand this material in respect to ethics and practical application."

Small Worlds Floating, Mary J. Iuppa

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Clarifying Jeremiah's Complaints, Amy Ryan

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"It is easy to believe that God does not enforce His own laws when one witnesses a sinner go unpunished for a crime. However, sinners are not condemned upon the execution of sin to an afterlife of damnation because as God’s children, we are always given the choice to repent and follow God’s teachings."

Have You Ever Come To A Point…?, Karen Delgado

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"Have you ever come to a point in your life when you realized you should reexamine your life as a whole? I have often wondered what it is like to go through a “mid-life crisis”. I have recently turned 31 and although I may be considered too young to be going through such a crisis, I have definitely reached a crossroad. My crisis revolves around a recent turn of events that have swayed my beliefs and shifted my emotions. I am currently separated from my husband of almost seven …

A Rae Of God's Son, Michael Costanzo

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Fisher & Beyond, Shawn Hall

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"I began my journey at St. John Fisher College in the fall of 2003; the education I received from Fisher was invaluable. I majored in Communications/ Journalism, which allowed me to meet many amazing professors, all of which have helped to shape my life into what it is today. The multiple classes I took with Jack Rosenberry, and former professors, Jim Seward and Tom Proietti made a lasting impression with me. The numerous stories they shared throughout class have stayed with me since I graduated and I have even …

When Isaac Was A Priest, John W. Fadden

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"On his deathbed, the patriarch Isaac received the important men from the city to talk to him. Among these men was an unnamed priest of God who requested Isaac to tell him a word (T. Isaac 4.8). In this moment, the Testament of Isaac¹¹ depicts Isaac as a priestly authority who is able to instruct priests. If you have not read ancient narratives in which Isaac plays a role, but have only read Genesis, you might be confused: Why does it represent Isaac in this manner? Was …

A Moment In Time, Alan Pogroszewski

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"It was my junior year at SUNY Fredonia and I was our starting goalie in the 1986 NCAA Final Four. Our opponents in the semi-final game that sunny but cool Friday afternoon were the defending National Champions, UNC Greensboro. Fredonia’s team had lost to Greensboro in the national semi-finals the previous year, and we had spent the entire year awaiting this rematch. We may have been considered the underdogs; however, entering the game, our team had only one loss in the previous 19 games and was ranked seventh in …

Strides Towards Acceptance, Peggy Hogan-Rao

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"Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for change. He believed that he could change not only the minds of American citizens, but also their hearts. He first tried to change the way Americans viewed the African American people and then he tried to change how they acted toward the African American people. He was the voice for the black community in the 1960s. Through his words, his legacy still lives on today, fifty years later. Martin Luther King Jr. had a goal: to have the whole world living …

Resolving Conflict Through Peaceful Discourse, Juliet Janicik

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"Today we live in a world where we are affected by tragedy and loss, death and heartbreak. Our lives are not only overtaken by the grief and sorrow because of destruction in our neighborhoods, but we are flooded with information from the media and government about new acts of violence happening all around the world. This violence is not because of wrong-doing, but because of prejudice, religion, and political power. We are not struck by the inconsistencies in the world and do not seek change. We as humans, only …

Full Issue, No Author

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This is the full issue of Volume 11, Issue 1 of Verbum, published in Fall 2013 by the REST Club at St. John Fisher College. Articles from this issue are available as separate PDFs at http://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/verbum/vol11/iss1/

The Eight: An Art Movement, Jennifer Enright

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

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The movement of the early 1900s known as the Eight was an important cultural movement for the world of art, exhibitions, and individual artists alike. Although the Eight weren't as massively revolutionary as they would have liked to be, they were a very effective tool to spark change in the art scene at the time. They were nonconformist painters who helped to pave the way for the rise of private art exhibitions and the power of the artist as an individual.

Allusions In Dante's Infemo, Sarah Landas

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

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"Vexilla regis produent inferni; the banners of the king go forth, the king of Hell" (Vergani 74). In a place called Dis, the demon Satan resides. He has three hideous heads and spends his time crying from six eyes, while the tears mingle with the blood of three tortured sinners. These sinners, Brutus, Cassius, and Judas Iscariot, are ground to bits by Lucifer's gnashing teeth, while Judas alone receives the benefit of also having his back stripped of its skin as retribution for him being the greatest sinner to …

How Children Perceive Mass Media, Erin Gill

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

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The media offers entertainment, news, sports, and even education. The media is an important part of our lives, but how do children perceive the media? What is it that children learn from watching television? Do they really understand what it is the media is trying to tell them? This paper will attempt to prove that a child's perception of TV can be related to a mass communication theory known as the schema theory. The schema theory basically states that people use prior knowledge or experiences to help them better …

Women's Resistance To Apartheid, Melinda Laber

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

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Apartheid was an oppressively destructive system that influenced many lives, not only in South Africa, but also in many nearby provinces and countries. This influence occurred because apartheid was so morally wrong. It forced many men, women and children to be slaves in their own country. These people could not live their own lives. They were made to obey the laws of the white people with a nightmarish force that terrified all and killed thousands. Even those blacks that lived under apartheid lived in conditions that were more horrible …

Bantu Education, Andrew Phillips

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

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South Africa has had to deal with issues of racial differences since colonial times. British settlers came into this foreign country and claimed it as their own. Until recently, these settlers were able to treat the black people of South Africa as a subservient and inferior race as a result of the system of apartheid. Many different strategies were needed to keep this imbalanced system in place. One such strategy was employed through education, or a lack thereof. As long as blacks received a lower quality education than whites, …

Saving The "Ignorant American": Reflections On Science, Religion, And Public Scholarship, Linda Maccammon

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Preliminary Pages, No Author

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The Power Of Cell Phones!, Rachael Drojak Jacob Swartwout

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"We live in a fast paced world that is continuously changing; therefore, technology must also change with this way of living. Cell phones have become the universal means of communication not only for adults but also for children at the Elementary level. These devices have become an accessory and have become just as important as remembering to put a shirt on in the morning."

In Memoriam, No Author

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"Lin’s welcoming smile was an oasis of hospitality, availability, and caring service. Her smile and cheery greeting made any visit worthwhile. Putting aside whatever project she was working on, Lin offered a pleasant “hello” and patiently listened to the request often just pointing to the right drawer to help us find the paperclips or magic marker. She did not complain about her illness or her non-stop busy schedule. There was a sense of peace and calm in all she did even as she gently put the jammed copier back …

Can Gun-Laws Legislate Human Nature?, Mary Ann Sementelli-Tomei

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"Children and staff are slaughtered in an elementary school by a crazed individual armed with an assault weapon on the heels of several other incidents of mass murder; the reactive response from governmental authorities is to seek a ban of the type of guns whose only appropriate place is in the military arsenals. The response from the public? Hurry to buy them up before the ban is made law. Cry out that such a ban is unconstitutional as the second amendment provides American citizens a right to bear arms. …

A Personal Perspective On Faith Versus Religion, Beth Lavigne

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"When Fr. Costanzo asked me to contribute an article in the Spring 2013 issue of VERBUM, I was both honored and apprehensive. My apprehension was rooted in the fact that he wanted me to write about faith and religion. Faith, religion, and politics, are topics that I avoid discussing in public; they’re too personal and emotional. There seems to be no right or wrong answers and generally end with no one convinced of the other’s position and sometimes hard feelings."

In The Moment, Constance Drojak

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My Days At Fisher, Brenda Ward

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"I began my Fisher journey in the fall of 1987. I was a transfer student from SUNY Potsdam. I worked full time at St. John Fisher’s child care center and took classes before work, on my lunch hour, and at night. I had a job at the child care center that was supposed to be a summer job, but turned full time at the end of the summer. I was very lucky to have a boss who was flexible with my hours. I taught the three year old class, …

Morning Chapel, Paul A. Rothermich

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Innumerable Are Companions In Convenience*, Robert Dunbar

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Area Dental Missionary Lands Moments After Quake, Bill Vaughn

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"A smile is a language that can transcend all borders. When Dr. Michele Bonnevie left Harrisburg Airport she expected her trip to Guatemala to be just like her two previous dental mission trips. Fifteen minutes prior to her plane landing at Guatemala City, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the western coast of the country."

Human Trafficking: The Evil Happening Under Our Noses, Erika Lynn Dangler

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"Human trafficking is a very interesting, dangerous, and unique topic to study. Sometimes people do not even believe that it actually exists and happens throughout the world. It is evident that this issue is a problem and needs to be brought to attention."

What Is The Highest Good?, Maggie Pfunter

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"The highest good is something that people have tried to define for a very long time. But the truth is, the definition of the highest good is something that is different for each person, and what the highest good is for an individual person may not be the same as the highest good for its society. In this paper I will further explore what I think the highest good is, what it is for other individuals in societies around me, and finally what scholars have to say on the …

Home Away From Home, Gabby Dattellas

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"Last spring, I had the opportunity and privilege to study abroad in Florence, Italy. Although I give myself a certain amount of credit for this chance in a lifetime, I owe most of the reward to my parents. Without their unconditional support - a mix of love, discipline, and of course, additional money - and overwhelming faith in me, I would have never left the many comfort zones of home. However, I am so thankful I did. To my surprise, the connection I made with my surroundings in the …