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Csusb Magazine (Spring 2023), Csusb

CSUSB Magazine

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Final Report: Turtle Creek Park, Auden Block, Juliette Chandler, Bethany Fitch, Haley Dickinson, Will Earley

Final Reports in ENST 411: Environmental Community Projects

During the Spring 2023 semester, we worked as a group with East Buffalo Township supervisors to develop plans for newly-acquired Turtle Creek Park. Specifically, our project centered on facilitating community engagement with Phase One of the restoration plan and helping the Supervisors lay a foundation for future phases of the park's revitalization. Our report details our work on mapping the park's trail system, identifying and mapping areas of poor drainage, and creating a series of interpretive signs for public education about the park, its natural history, and its ecology.

Dipl 6002 International Organizations, Martin S. Edwards Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

International Organizations (be they lGOs or NGOs) are often poorly understood, but they serve very real and important functions in our world. International relations would be profoundly different if they did not exist. Our goal in this class is three-fold. First, we will trace the evolution of studies that address why international organizations are created. Second, we will discuss the functions that international organizations serve and the factors that shape their effectiveness. Third, we will apply this theoretical knowledge to empirical research on international organizations in the fields of political economy, security, the environment, and human rights.

It is worth …

Southern Register. 2023.2 (Spring/Summer 2023), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture

Southern Register

No abstract provided.

Confused About Copyright?, Sara Anne Hook

Graduate Scholarship and Professional Work

No abstract provided.

Body Image Highlight Reel: Bringing Awareness To The Effect Of Social Media, Advertisements, And Societal Standards On Young Girls And Women Across The Globe, Lilly Chidester, Laken Ross, Casey Hoffman, Lily House

Spring 2023

Our Zine brings awareness to the effects of social media, advertisements, and societal standards on young girls and women across the globe. We researched multiple countries in order to see how women in different cultures face eating disorders and plastic surgery in order to fit the beauty standard. Many women struggle with body image and with feeling secure as themselves due to social media filters, beauty standards, and societal pressure.

Rise Of Women, Allie Carmichael, Emily Jones, Ellie Vermilion, Cat Lehner

Spring 2023

This zine walks through the history of women’s involvement in the summer olympic games. The timeline shows advancements in women’s rights and empowerment through athletics. The zine also explains how equality will further grow in the olympic games.

Stereotypes In Media: The Dangers They Pose To Young Women Today, Lauren Koehl, Emily Langston, Madison Sternberg, Sierra Ward

Spring 2023

The way in which women are portrayed in the media is a very diverse and prominent issue in society today. This issue is also one that affects each of us on a daily basis, as stereotypes portrayed in the media are often used as a comparative measure. This zine serves to bring awareness to these stereotypes through specific examples from television, movies, and social media advertisements. This zine also outlines the male gaze and oversexualization, and explains how these things affect many different aspects of women’s lives.

Roe V. Wade And Beyond, Abby Fulton, Allie Mckibben, Sarah Warner, Jayden Taylor, Ethan Kroll

Spring 2023

Within our Zine Roe v. Wade and Beyond, our group has examined the implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how this affects different groups. This zine explores the history of this landmark Supreme Court case, and helps readers understand what the effects of this decision are. In addition to looking at the politics that are associated with this debate and this decision, the Zine also investigates different problems associated with obtaining an abortion such as education and skin color. The Zine seeks to educate readers about how abortion affects a variety of women, as well as help …

Kara Graves, Hannah Kiesling, Ellie Boyer, Brandon Alvarez-Serrano, Kara Graves, Hannah Kiesling, Ellie Boyer, Brandon Alvarez-Serrano

Spring 2023

"Behind the Burqa” covers various topics about the current state of women’s rights

in Afghanistan. These topics include women’s access to education, the drug trade, women being forced into marriages, and domestic violence. To achieve this, the main focus of the zine was to highlight the voices of women within Afghanistan and those that are fighting for their rights.

Balling On A Budget, Sarah Fournier, Matthew Hoffmann, Brianna Jack, Olivia Meyer

Spring 2023

This Zine takes a dive into the gender pay gap women face in professional sports. The gender pay gap is an issue that women all around face, but it’s something that needs to be talked about more when it comes to sports. It breaks down the difference between paychecks and the award amount between men and women sports. It also goes over some of the actions being taken to diminish the pay gap.

Buying Bodies, Bailey Armey, Sydney Carter, Grace Helming, Ashley Peters, Jenna Warren

Spring 2023

Explores a variety of aspects that women in the sex-based work industry face. Provides insight on the history of these professions, and focuses on the health impacts it plays on women today. Discusses who is susceptible to this type of work and the criminalization of it. Spotlights the current forms of sex-work in society today.

Reproductive Fights!, Emma Edwards, Jessica Hutzel, Rachel Meighan, Kaylee Welkie

Spring 2023

This zine is focused on the impacts of Roe v. Wade on women’s reproductive rights. It discusses the timeline of events before, during, and after Roe v. Wade that affected abortion rights in the United States. Local resources for abortion care are provided in this zine.

Bodied: Who Does Society Think You Should Be?, Rachel Brown, Zoe Dybowski, Alexa Hunt, Brianna Karras

Spring 2023

It is no secret that society has constructed a high level of pressure surrounding the appearance of women’s bodies. In light of such pressures we have chosen to create a zine focused on issues regarding body image and the different ways in which society impacts women's bodies. Our goal is to raise awareness of how society's standards affect women and also empower those who are a part of the project. On the following pages you will find four sections highlighting a few main categories of which we have found there to be the significant presence of stigma and stereotypes: athletes, …

Women's Wage Gap Around The World, Carly Jessup, Leah Sheldon, Christina St. Germain, Will Weiss

Spring 2023

We compared the gender gap between the regions of North America, Europe, Latin American and the Caribbean, East Asia and the Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa and lastly South Asia.

The Mistreated Muses: A Deeper Look At The Disparities Women Face In The Music Industry, Michael Terzaki, Summer Beg, Norah Balthazor, Jonathan Courts

Spring 2023

Our zine focuses on the mistreatment of women in the music industry. It highlights issues such as sexual harassment, wage gap, underrepresentation, etc. The zine also contains many statistics, links to interviews, and personal stories. The purpose of the zine is to educate the public about the various issues female musical artists face so we can overcome the challenges the industry faces on a daily basis.

Get Educated: The Lack Of Women's Education In South Africa, Parker Beck, Audrey Elvers, Jackson Marley, Tierney Maurer, Neily Pennington

Spring 2023

This zine serves to raise awareness about gender inequality in South Asia as it relates to education. In South Asia, women are more likely than men to have not received an education. This zine highlights the barriers that young women face in accessing a quality education, as well as how this issue is being addressed. It provides readers with additional resources and information on how they can get involved.

Crossroads Of Maternal Health In Indiana, Amanda Smith, Lillian Cantwell, Gabriella Tzougros, Matthew Jin

Spring 2023

Our zine is about the state of maternal health in Indiana. Our zine will dive into the areas in Indiana which lack obstetrician services and the cause of this, the maternal mortality rate in Indiana, solutions for the maternal mortality rate in Indiana, alongside the alarming racial gap between black and white mothers’ maternal mortality rate in Indiana. We will also note resources for mothers who lack access to obstetrician services.

Closing The Gap, Anonymous

Spring 2023

Our zine, “Closing the Gap”, is about decreasing the gender wage gap present in the United States. The gender wage gap has been a prominent issue for over a century. Although the gap has decreased to some extent, it still persists. Our zine first introduces the issue, then outlines events associated with the progression of the wage gap. Lastly, our zine informs readers how they can create change to help close the gap. Within it, it highlights the statistics and figures related to the wage gap, provides a historical overview and review of bills and acts that have been implemented …

Women On The Silver Screen: A Look At The Various Roles Of Women Across Film Genres, Ryann Bahnline, Dimitar Donovski, Kelly Ryan, Emily Simon

Spring 2023

This Zine seeks to explore the various roles of women in several films across a multitude of genres and their significance, or lack thereof, in their respective films. Genres explored include romantic comedy, science fiction, action/adventure, and horror/thriller. Films often depict the state and views held by a society during its inception, either intentionally or subconsciously. Women have often been relegated to roles in films that affirm gender and cultural stereotypes.

How Did We Get From Vote To Vaginas?, Madalyn Melendez, Lily Miller

Sociology 323 Racial and Ethnic Relations

A look at the Women's Liberation Movement.

Aids In America: What Would Have Remained A Silent Crisis, Ilee Folkens

Sociology 323 Racial and Ethnic Relations

A glimpse into the ACT UP movement.

Vietnam Violence, Elaine Gerard, Kiki Maregatti, Jackie Beckman

Sociology 323 Racial and Ethnic Relations

An unstoppable force: The anti-war movement.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter, April 2023, V.4, University Of Northern Iowa. Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter

In this issue:

--- Thank You to Student Employee, Ethan Graham
--- Data Disaggregation
--- Fostering Student Success through Cross-Campus Partnerships
--- A Dynamic Resource for Understanding Our Institution: Interactive Fact Book

Extrachromosomal Dna In The Cancerous Transformation Of Barrett's Oesophagus., Jens Luebeck, Alvin Wei Tian Ng, Patricia C Galipeau, Xiaohong Li, Carissa A Sanchez, Annalise C Katz-Summercorn, Hoon Kim, Sriganesh Jammula, Yudou He, Scott M Lippman, Roel G W Verhaak, Carlo C Maley, Ludmil B Alexandrov, Brian J Reid, Rebecca C Fitzgerald, Thomas G Paulson, Howard Y Chang, Sihan Wu, Vineet Bafna, Paul S Mischel

Faculty Research 2023

Oncogene amplification on extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) drives the evolution of tumours and their resistance to treatment, and is associated with poor outcomes for patients with cancer1–6. At present, it is unclear whether ecDNA is a later manifestation of genomic instability, or whether it can be an early event in the transition from dysplasia to cancer. Here, to better understand the development of ecDNA, we analysed whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data from patients with oesophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) or Barrett’s oesophagus. These data included 206 biopsies

in Barrett’s oesophagus surveillance and EAC cohorts from Cambridge University. We also analysed WGS and histology data …

Legally Alone: The Redeemability Of Guardianship And Recommendations Toward Equitable Access, Patrick Hecker

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

American adult guardianship needs reform. Thankfully, there is a small but dedicated reform movement that sheds helpful light on problems of underfunding, inattention, and abuse. While the movement’s efforts are needed, this Note argues it is a mistake to focus solely on the ways the guardianship system is sometimes harmful to people who already have access to guardianship. Few reformers consider the needs of people who would benefit from a guardian but do not have anyone to petition the court on their behalf.

This Note first argues that guardianship, despite its detractors, is redeemable. It can be part of a …

Evaluating And Comparing The Safety And Efficacy Of Rimegepant Versus Lasmiditan In Aborting Acute Migraine Headaches In The Adult Migraineur, Anthony Douthit

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Migraine headaches are one of the most common causes of primary headaches and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. While the mechanism of migraines are not entirely understood, they can result in significant disability (DynaMed, 2023). Dihydroergotamine was introduced for migraine treatment in the 1920s and in the 1990s triptans were introduced and have been the mainstay of acute migraine treatment since their introduction (Solomon et al., 2008). In recent years, there have been several developments in the acute treatment and prophylaxis of migraine headaches. CGRP receptor antagonists and 5-HT1F receptor agonists have been researched, developed, and approved …

Fertility Treatment In Pcos: Metformin Vs. Myoinositol, Kaylina Kelley

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Metformin is commonly used to decrease insulin resistance and increase fertility in women with PCOS. However, it is known to cause many side effects. Myoinositol is a B-vitamin that is thought to also decrease insulin resistance and increase fertility with few side effects. The purpose of this literature review is to determine whether myoinositol is a comparable substitute for metformin in patients with PCOS suffering with infertility. This was done by evaluating pregnancy rates, insulin resistance, and side effects of metformin and myoinositol. A literature review found that both medications had similar pregnancy rates. Neither medication affected insulin resistance. However, …

The Effect Of Metformin Vs Lifestyle Modifications On The Prevention Of Prediabetes To Type Ii Diabetes, Brittany Mcpherson

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Literature was performed using an electronic search database to identify literature related to preventing the conversion of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.

• Literature review looks at the effectiveness of metformin, diet alone, exercise alone, and a combination of diet and exercise.

• Research shows that both metformin and lifestyle modification have been effective in reducing the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.

• While lifestyle modifications appear to show greater benefit in the short term, their impact has shown to be less effective when studied in the long term.

• Primary care treatment of prediabetes requires a …

The Effects Of Food On Mood: Can Symptoms Associated With Depression Be Improved By What You Eat?, Kaitlyn Prochnow

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

The purpose of this research and literature review is to determine whether adherence to a Mediterranean diet or a plant-based diet has better effects on decreasing depression prevalence and/or symptom severity. A variety of keywords were used to search the online database, PubMed. Clinical trials and randomized controlled trials conducted within the last 20 years were included in the initial search. Exclusions were made if studies were not specific to Mediterranean or plant-based diets, or if they were focused on other psychiatric illnesses besides depression. For the final review, ten articles were selected. After thorough analyses and comparisons of the …