Hereisthefamilymotherfatherdickandjane: An Analysis Of Parenting And The Dick And Jane Readers In Morrison’S The Bluest Eye,
2016
Albright College
Hereisthefamilymotherfatherdickandjane: An Analysis Of Parenting And The Dick And Jane Readers In Morrison’S The Bluest Eye, Rachel Roseman
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
First-generation college student Rachel Roseman has found the American educational and cultural systems to privilege the white, upper to middle classes. As Toni Morrison demonstrates in The Bluest Eye, those who do not fit this mold often lack educational support and have to learn how to navigate cultural systems on their own. Unlike the character of Pecola, who features in the following essay, Roseman had a strong community and family who supported her decision to attend college and, as a result, achieved success.
Understanding School,
2016
Santa Clara University
Understanding School, Tiffany P. Ta
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
As a first-generation college student in the Silicon Valley, author Tiffany Ta grew up in a high-achieving academic culture that she only really began to unpack and understand in college. Upon being exposed to more diverse cultures and backgrounds, Ta began to realize that her upbringing was vastly different than many others, and that some of her classmates' behaviors were unnatural. This poem reflects how she now feels about the experience looking back.
Did You?,
2016
Santa Clara University
Did You?, Tiffany P. Ta
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
This poem is a reflection on first-generation college student Tiffany Ta's family heritage. The piece focuses on the author's grandmother, who Ta never really got to know.
Ice,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
Ice, Genesis Montalvo
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
Commonly known as ICE, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement works to monitor the level of illegal migration to the United States. They also are in charge of at least 40% of deportation of innocent, non-criminal immigration violators. At times, the children of these immigrants are born in the United States. As US citizens, ICE cannot deport them without violating their rights, resulting in the separation of families. This poem speaks of a young child whose mother was deported by ICE and the yearning of wanting to know where the mother is. The mix of English and Spanish reinforces the …
Sheep In A Grotto,
2016
Emory and Henry College
Sheep In A Grotto, Laken D. Brooks
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
Many first-generation college students undergo feelings of inadequacy in what is known as "impostor syndrome." This piece of fiction is born from such feelings of identity confusion and formation. The story functions as a written snapshot of an otherwise normal teenager whose life is threatened by a sexual assault; she faces and overcomes trauma at the cusp of her coming of age. Brooks' tale incorporates a raw focus upon the protagonist's ability to persevere and thrive in the face of violence. Ultimately, this text transcends a single character's journey into womanhood to reflect a message of hope and growth.
The Beauty Within Us,
2016
Santa Clara University
The Beauty Within Us, Areli C. Hernandez
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
This piece of prose, inspired by Chapter 23 of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, tells the story of a simple, yet vivacious get-together of migrant Latino workers, exploring the beauty within us--members of the migrant farm worker community.
Volume 7, Issue 3: Full Issue,
2016
Butler University
Excerpts,
2016
Butler University
The Weekly Theme,
2016
Butler University
On Eating Grapes Downward,
2016
Butler University
The World Unmasks,
2016
Butler University
Why I Came To College,
2016
Butler University
Joseph Lautner--Director Entertainer,
2016
Butler University
Joseph Lautner--Director Entertainer, Harlan Johnson
Manuscripts
No abstract provided.
Entertainment--Two Kinds,
2016
Butler University
Opera Tonight,
2016
Butler University
In The Beginning,
2016
Butler University
"Night Moment" And "Spring",
2016
Butler University
"Night Moment" And "Spring", Robert C. Schalk, Wyoming Robinson
Manuscripts
Poems include: "Night Moment", by Robert Schalk and "Spring", by Wyoming Robinson
Black Sheep,
2016
Butler University
"Is War Justified?" And "Lost Glory",
2016
Butler University
"Is War Justified?" And "Lost Glory", Marigrace Franklin, C. Myron Winegardner
Manuscripts
Includes: "Is War Justified?", by Marigrace Franklin and "Lost Glory", by C. Myron Winegardner
Dreams,
2016
Butler University
