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A Mission Of Divine Calling: A Chosen Nation's Crusade Against Evil, Ashley Harrington Oct 2017

A Mission Of Divine Calling: A Chosen Nation's Crusade Against Evil, Ashley Harrington

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

For decades, political scientists have and continue to theorize about influences on presidential decision-making and policy implementation. Faith and religious analysis however, remain relatively new to the study of presidential politics. This particular research examines two Republican presidents, both Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, that had vastly different ideas about how to combat nations whose policies limited freedom and liberty.


Using The Issue-Attention Cycle To Analyze The Marine Protection, Research, And Sanctuaries Act, Matthew Cain Oct 2017

Using The Issue-Attention Cycle To Analyze The Marine Protection, Research, And Sanctuaries Act, Matthew Cain

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

The author uses Anthony Downs' Issue Attention Cycle to analyze the rise and decline of attention to the dumping of sewage, sludge, and industrial waste into the ocean. Through the lens of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, the author finds that although Downs' model explains the rise and decline in policy attention in part, much greater emphasis should be put on public opinion.


Daily Eastern News: October 23, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 23, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

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Development Of Well-Being In Children Raised By Grandparents, Shamah Md-Yunus Oct 2017

Development Of Well-Being In Children Raised By Grandparents, Shamah Md-Yunus

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

This article discusses the development of well-being in children raised by grandparents in the U.S. First, it briefly describes the grandparents’ variables. Second, it explains the development of children’s well-being from the aspects of psychological, emotional, behavior, academic performance, and physical health. The paper concludes with some suggestions to the grandparents on how to help grandchildren achieve better development in their well-being.


Daily Eastern News: October 20, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 20, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 19, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 19, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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October 18, 2017, Library Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board Oct 2017

October 18, 2017, Library Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board

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Daily Eastern News: October 18, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 18, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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October 18, 2017, Library Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board Oct 2017

October 18, 2017, Library Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board

Booth Collaborative Advisory Committee Minutes

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Harry Potter Trivia Contest To Benefit Hope, Daily Eastern News Oct 2017

Harry Potter Trivia Contest To Benefit Hope, Daily Eastern News

Press and Publicity

Booth Library to sponsor Harry Potter trivia contest to benefit HOPE of East Central Illinois.


October 17, 2017, Faculty Senate Oct 2017

October 17, 2017, Faculty Senate

Minutes

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Daily Eastern News: October 17, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 17, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Cia: The Critical Years, Ryan Freer Oct 2017

Cia: The Critical Years, Ryan Freer

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

Our foreign policy agenda in the Middle East is attributed to the decisions of the CIA's Director's of Intelligence (DCI) and the President's they served. The author examines how two DCI's, an a third to a lesser degree, have impacted the agency during their tenures, and how the operations of the CIA in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran in the decades leading up to the attacks of 9/11 culminated in this tragedy.


Lgbt Adoptions In The Us & South Africa, Samantha Moore Oct 2017

Lgbt Adoptions In The Us & South Africa, Samantha Moore

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

With the increased commonality of gay relationships, marriages, and unions, there is a growing conversation about the LGBT and their adoption of children. The purpose of this case study analysis is not to sway your opinion of LGBT adoptions, but instead to examine the recent policy implications for LGBT adoption in the U.S. in comparison to current South African adoption policies.


Consolidation Of Power: The Use Of Executive Orders, Proclamations And Signing Statements During The George W. Bush Presidency, Steve Anderson Oct 2017

Consolidation Of Power: The Use Of Executive Orders, Proclamations And Signing Statements During The George W. Bush Presidency, Steve Anderson

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

Like other Presidents before him, George W. Bush used his executive authority to craft policy both domestically and internationally. The author analyzes President Bush's number of executive orders and proclamations, how they affected his scope of authority, and how they were received by Congress.


A New Electoral System For A New Century, Eric Stevens Oct 2017

A New Electoral System For A New Century, Eric Stevens

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

The Electoral College as an institution is an archaic relic of times past and is in serious need of reevaluation concerning the modern age of technology and communication. Through discussion the author argues that the current electoral system is a hindrance to electoral democracy in this country and could easily be made more efficient and democratic to meed modern standards.


Article Critique: “Shifting Winds: Explaining Variation In State Policies To Promote Small-Scale Wind Energy”, Luke Eastin Oct 2017

Article Critique: “Shifting Winds: Explaining Variation In State Policies To Promote Small-Scale Wind Energy”, Luke Eastin

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

This paper is a review of Tomas Koontz and Joshua Wiener's case study analysis that considered the extent of variance among three states in regard to their particular small-scale wind energy policies. Through this critique, the author provides both the benefits and difficulties with the research, along with the future prospects for research in this area of policy studies.


Book Review: “Channels Of Power: The Un Security Council And U.S. Statecraft In Iraq” Alexander Thompson’S Information Transmission Theory, Tuesday Baumiller Oct 2017

Book Review: “Channels Of Power: The Un Security Council And U.S. Statecraft In Iraq” Alexander Thompson’S Information Transmission Theory, Tuesday Baumiller

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

This paper is an analysis of Alexander Thompson's book "Channels of Power: The UN Security Council and U.S. Statecraft in Iraq. The author examines Thompson's Information Transmission Theory and discusses its relevance as well as its legitimacy.


European Drug Policy: The Cases Of Portugal, Germany, And The Netherlands, Steve Anderson Oct 2017

European Drug Policy: The Cases Of Portugal, Germany, And The Netherlands, Steve Anderson

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

Drug abuse is a problem that reaches all corners of the globe. In Europe, the case is no different. The author examines how the incorporation of different drug policy methods affects illicit drug use in Portugal, Germany and The Netherlands.


Googalization: The Response To A “Friend Request” In The Workplace, Ashley Harrington Oct 2017

Googalization: The Response To A “Friend Request” In The Workplace, Ashley Harrington

The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review

With social networking taking over the lives and time of its users, workplace time and productivity appear to be neglected and decreasing. However, perhaps online social networking is just a plan that has yet to make its inclusion into the workplace. Within this context, the author considers both the positives and negatives associated with social networking in the workplace.


Daily Eastern News: October 16, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 16, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 12, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 12, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

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October 12, 2017, Caa Oct 2017

October 12, 2017, Caa

Minutes

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Daily Eastern News: October 11, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 11, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 10, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 10, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 09, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 09, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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October 6, 2017, Council On University Planning And Budget Oct 2017

October 6, 2017, Council On University Planning And Budget

Minutes

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Harry Potter Trivia Night To Benefit Hope, Jg/T-C Oct 2017

Harry Potter Trivia Night To Benefit Hope, Jg/T-C

Press and Publicity

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A Magical Lunch, Daily Eastern News Oct 2017

A Magical Lunch, Daily Eastern News

Press and Publicity

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Daily Eastern News: October 06, 2017, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2017

Daily Eastern News: October 06, 2017, Eastern Illinois University

October

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