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That Was Then, This Is Hell, Christine L. Lowther 2018 Wilfrid Laurier University

That Was Then, This Is Hell, Christine L. Lowther

The Goose

Author describes a storm at her floating home and wonders it it is a by-product of human industry/ climate change.


A Roof Of One's Own: Widow Walking In The Anthropocene, Anna C. Mullen 2018 Middlebury College

A Roof Of One's Own: Widow Walking In The Anthropocene, Anna C. Mullen

The Goose

A nonfiction work that explores widow's walks in a time of climate change on the coasts. This piece walks the lines between speculative fiction and lyrical essay.


Dennis Ross Poetry Submission, Dennis Ross 2018 Iowa State University

Dennis Ross Poetry Submission, Dennis Ross

Westview

No abstract provided.


Silencer, Green Apples, October Sunset, Last Day, Birds And Trees, Richard Dinges Jr 2018 None

Silencer, Green Apples, October Sunset, Last Day, Birds And Trees, Richard Dinges Jr

Westview

No abstract provided.


Oh No, Guadalajara Won't Do, Beth E. Goldner 2018 West Chester University

Oh No, Guadalajara Won't Do, Beth E. Goldner

Westview

No abstract provided.


Poetry Re-Submission - Loren Smith, Loren Smith 2018 Oklahoma State University

Poetry Re-Submission - Loren Smith, Loren Smith

Westview

No abstract provided.


Two Poems, Scott Thomas 2018 Northampton Community College

Two Poems, Scott Thomas

Westview

No abstract provided.


Westview Accepted Poems: Those Famous Idaho Potatoes And How I Became A Christian, James Valvis 2018 University of Me

Westview Accepted Poems: Those Famous Idaho Potatoes And How I Became A Christian, James Valvis

Westview

No abstract provided.


Into The Howl, Blake Kilgore 2018 Robbinsville Public Schools

Into The Howl, Blake Kilgore

Westview

No abstract provided.


"After The Storm," "Full Moon, House Cats," "Nameless, Coffeeshop Woman," "Movement," And "We Leave Behind Footprints", Gregory D. Brown 2018 Oral Roberts University

"After The Storm," "Full Moon, House Cats," "Nameless, Coffeeshop Woman," "Movement," And "We Leave Behind Footprints", Gregory D. Brown

Westview

No abstract provided.


Interrogation Womb, War Game, Infalmmatory Verse, Free Throw, And Free Enterprise., Frank J. De Canio Jr 2018 Frank De Canio

Interrogation Womb, War Game, Infalmmatory Verse, Free Throw, And Free Enterprise., Frank J. De Canio Jr

Westview

No abstract provided.


Poetry Submission: Four Poems, Kevin Acers 2018 (n/a)

Poetry Submission: Four Poems, Kevin Acers

Westview

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Media Coverage On Mass Shootings In The United States, Lisa Chen 2018 Santa Clara University

The Effects Of Media Coverage On Mass Shootings In The United States, Lisa Chen

Pop Culture Intersections

This paper discusses the effects media coverage and media portrayal have on mass shootings in the United States. As the occurrences of mass shootings in the United States have increased, the depiction of these events through news outlets, media stories and journal articles have also increased. With these devastating events on the rise, the perceived public safety within the nation is at stake. By evaluating the effects of media coverage on mass shootings, we are able to uncover whether it may be encouraging the increasing trend. Through the examination of multiple news articles, scholarly journals, and books through a behavioral …


The Power Of Influence: Traditional Celebrity Vs Social Media Influencer, Melody Nouri 2018 Santa Clara University

The Power Of Influence: Traditional Celebrity Vs Social Media Influencer, Melody Nouri

Pop Culture Intersections

This article examines how YouTube and Instagram micro-celebrities are able to influence pop culture trends in regards to fashion and beauty at greater extents than the traditional celebrity. From their ability to create communities where users feel more connected to the influencer through higher levels of engagement, authenticity, and reliability, we can conclude that social media stars have the upper hand in endorsing products. From the implications of the social media star’s greater amount of influence on consumers, I conclude that product marketing efforts should prioritize using social media celebrities as their main advertising platform due to more efficient audience …


The Impact Of Podcasts In Education, Thomas Goldman 2018 Santa Clara University

The Impact Of Podcasts In Education, Thomas Goldman

Pop Culture Intersections

This article will be covering the impact of podcasts in education. Multimedia has been apart of education and classroom environments for over 40 years. With the recent rise in podcast creators and consumers, it is natural that this aspect of media would also spread into education. The use of podcasts in education is controversial, one side argues that podcasts have no place in education and are merely a distraction. The same was said about PowerPoint presentations and in-class videos at one point of time, however multimedia in the classroom has become the new norm. This article will provide the argument …


Marketing Influences Through Strategic Campaigns And Sustainability, Oliver Martin 2018 Santa Clara University

Marketing Influences Through Strategic Campaigns And Sustainability, Oliver Martin

Pop Culture Intersections

This article will present how marketing can transcend boundaries and promote future globalization. The implementation of the triple bottom line consisting of environmental, social and economic values has proven to be successful in the growing of brands beyond their product and services. One study illustrates that consumers' purchasing patterns are affected by brand culture and ethics. The companies Starbucks, Ikea and Unilever utilize their extensive marketing reach not only to promote their business, but future change and equality. This article will argue how the interconnectivity of marketing campaigns will transcend barriers and create a common ground, which we so desperately …


Private Equity Success: High Returns In A Risky World, Ross Corey 2018 Santa Clara University

Private Equity Success: High Returns In A Risky World, Ross Corey

Pop Culture Intersections

This article will be covering how a private equity firm, despite the firm’s investment preferences, can lessen their risk without negatively affecting the potential gains in their assets and capital by making the right considerations. Investing in platforms such as stocks, bonds, and real estate may offer good long term returns. A small percentage of people look to invest in private equity markets. A reason for this is because funds have high minimum investments which makes private equity more exclusive compared to many public markets. A private equity investment, in most cases, is an opportunity for higher returns, with the …


Streaming Services, Binging, And Cultural Consequences, Sean Flanagan 2018 Santa Clara University

Streaming Services, Binging, And Cultural Consequences, Sean Flanagan

Pop Culture Intersections

This article discusses how streaming services such as Netflix are affecting cultural ideas and attitudes towards media.


Rap Music As A Positive Influence On Black Youth And American Politics, Natalie Wilson 2018 Santa Clara University

Rap Music As A Positive Influence On Black Youth And American Politics, Natalie Wilson

Pop Culture Intersections

This article will examine the impact of rap music on Black American youth as well as contemporary American politics with an emphasis on police brutality.


Social Media And Consumer Culture: Addicted To The Idealized Consumer, James Laeder 2018 Santa Clara University

Social Media And Consumer Culture: Addicted To The Idealized Consumer, James Laeder

Pop Culture Intersections

For better or for worse, social media has become party of the fabric of society. As technology and social networking sites increasingly affect the behavior and culture around us, signs of digital addiction are on the rise. This article discusses the connection between consumer culture and social networking site addiction.


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