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Education Disparities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Tracy Shek Jan 2022

Education Disparities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Tracy Shek

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In general, students experience extreme amounts of stress and anxiety during the school year, constantly focusing on their studies and exams. The COVID-19 pandemic brought new obstacles that people, especially students, had to face as a collective. This study analyzes the now larger gap that exists between social classes and how that affects students in terms of their technology access, living situation, and guidance. While disparities between social classes have been subject to much discussion before the pandemic, the current context has made the difference between social classes even clearer. The lack of resources among lower-income students is a serious …

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Anxious Emotions Lead To Anxious Solutions? Examining The Relationships Between Emotions, Alcohol Consumption, And Consent, Maya Kovic, Emily Jebens, Madison Mark, Crystal Zhu, Vlad Rosenberg, Anta Noor Jan 2022

Anxious Emotions Lead To Anxious Solutions? Examining The Relationships Between Emotions, Alcohol Consumption, And Consent, Maya Kovic, Emily Jebens, Madison Mark, Crystal Zhu, Vlad Rosenberg, Anta Noor

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College students report several motives for alcohol consumption when engaging in hookups including: social enhancement, conformity, and coping with unwanted anxious emotions (Lobby et al., 2019). Research is currently mixed about how alcohol impacts sexual consent, and how emotions may drive these factors (Lobby et al., 2019; Marcantonio and Jozkowski, 2021). Socially-oriented anxious emotions, such as nervousness and insecurity, decrease when drinking alcohol in a social setting, and some college students report that alcohol consumption may be habitual prior to attending social events in order to relieve anxiety, a practice known as “pre-gaming” (Blumenthal et al., 2010). Additionally, alcohol consumption …

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The Association Between Adhd Drug Misuse And Other Psycho-Substance Abuse, Nicole Scott, Sana Malik, Devon Umeozor, Cassie Burrows Jan 2022

The Association Between Adhd Drug Misuse And Other Psycho-Substance Abuse, Nicole Scott, Sana Malik, Devon Umeozor, Cassie Burrows

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Across North America, the abuse of ADHD medication on college campuses has become an increasingly prevalent problem, as students are becoming more acquainted with their potential as study aid. Previous research has revealed that students who use ADHD medication in college are significantly more likely to develop a dependence on alcohol and other drugs than those who have never taken ADHD medication. The purpose of this study is to assess whether there is a relationship between ADHD medication use and other psycho-substance use such as depressants and stimulants. This study has collected survey responses from 761 undergraduate students from various …

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Disguised Misogyny: A Deep Dive Into Gendered Disinformation, Jennasea Gruszka Jan 2022

Disguised Misogyny: A Deep Dive Into Gendered Disinformation, Jennasea Gruszka

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Gendered Disinformation is a growing problem that lacks coverage in the media. We often hear of sexism, misogyny, and “fake news,” but many have not begun to understand the incredibly harmful effects of those problems combined. Gendered Disinformation is a specific type of disinformation that seeks to damage women in power by deeming them incapable of their positions through sharing sexist stereotypes and narratives. Through examing case studies involving specific female politicians and studying quantitative data, this paper seeks to understand the evolving territory of misogyny and technology. Similarly, I will be exploring what kinds of users create or share …

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Land Management, Conservation, And The Adirondack Park, Elizabeth Bordt Jan 2022

Land Management, Conservation, And The Adirondack Park, Elizabeth Bordt

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New York State’s Adirondack Park is one of the largest protected areas in the country, covering about 6 million acres of the state. Among the unique aspects of this park is the shared space of state owned and privately owned land. In the heart of the Park is the Preserve, with the written goal of keeping protected lands “forever wild.” As deforestation wrecks the planet, it’s important to conserve what pockets of forests we have left. The Park’s goal of “forever wild” seems to uphold this idea, but has this goal been accomplished in terms of preservation of forests, and …

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Effects Of Mediterranean And Western Dietary Patterns On Mental Distress And Perceived Stress, Katerina Nagorny, Ushima Chowdhury, Lexis Rosenberg, Megan Welch, Gerard Dempsey, Michael Colabelli Jan 2022

Effects Of Mediterranean And Western Dietary Patterns On Mental Distress And Perceived Stress, Katerina Nagorny, Ushima Chowdhury, Lexis Rosenberg, Megan Welch, Gerard Dempsey, Michael Colabelli

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Compared to the Western diet, the Mediterranean diet has many known health benefits. To assess how the dietary components of each diet affect mental wellbeing, an anonymous online survey targeting those 18 and older was distributed via social media and email. This survey included demographic questions and the validated Food-Mood Questionnaire, which asked participants to rate how often they consumed various foods that constitute both diets, such as whole grains, fish, fast food, and meat. It also included questions that evaluated their perceived stress and mental distress through the Perceived Stress and the Kessler-6 scales. A total of 1591 participants …

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Lost In Translation: How Mistranslations Can Become Disinformation, Noah Lee Jan 2022

Lost In Translation: How Mistranslations Can Become Disinformation, Noah Lee

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This project explores the relationship between mistranslations and information disorder, focusing on how disregarding nuances in language can produce starkly different narratives and lead to serious consequences. Different languages have different grammatical structures and a word in one language can have several meanings in another language, depending on context, such that translations of important messages demand thorough understanding of discrepancy between languages. This project focuses on several cases of inaccurate translations that benefit the parties of the translators, bringing about consequences that range from problematic to damning. On one end of the spectrum, Chinese social media circulated a mistranslation and …

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Jewish Emigration And Satire In The 1970’S Soviet Union, Jack Reppen Jan 2022

Jewish Emigration And Satire In The 1970’S Soviet Union, Jack Reppen

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This is a case study which explains how emigration policy influenced anti-semitic and anti-Israel sentiment in the 1970s. Disinformation, being a crucial aspect of how tropes and stereotypes are spread, is defined as the intentional spread of false information for ideological gain. This influence can be measured through the reactionary nature of a politically charged group of people coupled with humor and satire, creating a vital ecosystem where false or misleading information spreads easily. In order to demonstrate this thesis, I draw on critical disinformation theory, arguing how its definitions are crucial to an understanding of why inaccurate and racist …

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Concealing Power And Domination Through American Ideology, Chance Fiorisi Jan 2022

Concealing Power And Domination Through American Ideology, Chance Fiorisi

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The focus of this research is to define the term “American Ideology” as Americanism and outline its relationship to the economic system of capitalism. The main objective of this is to further support the thesis that American ideology protects capitalism’s control and domination within American political and social culture. The issue at hand is to detail why it is difficult for those who criticize and propose ideas that are not rooted in capitalism from speaking in the political and economic mainstream. Essentially why is it that these individuals are considered irrelevant or sometimes even “fringe”? To answer this question, I …

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"Oh, We're Just Talking": Operationalizing A Contemporary Dating Phenomenon, Leora Wasserman, Samantha Tomasi, Emma Immediato, Gianna Deni, Jennifer Ranaldo Jan 2022

"Oh, We're Just Talking": Operationalizing A Contemporary Dating Phenomenon, Leora Wasserman, Samantha Tomasi, Emma Immediato, Gianna Deni, Jennifer Ranaldo

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“Just talking” is a new cultural phenomenon among emerging adults. The term seems to imply a relationship intentionally left without a label; however, it has yet to be explored by researchers. Guided by prior research indicating that this phase may lack labels, commitment, and exclusivity, this study attempted to define “just talking” as an intentionally ambiguous preliminary dating phase that lacks definitional consensus, since there is general disagreement on what it means when someone says that they are “just talking” to someone else. Through recruitment of 37 (Men: 13, Women: 22, Gender diverse: 2) college-aged students, a qualitative analysis was …

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Using Developmental Frameworks To Implement Focus Groups In School-Aged Children, Jonathan Chong, Mitchell Zatz, Lauren Wong, Ashley Antony, Erica Shum Jan 2022

Using Developmental Frameworks To Implement Focus Groups In School-Aged Children, Jonathan Chong, Mitchell Zatz, Lauren Wong, Ashley Antony, Erica Shum

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This poster describes the use of virtual focus groups with school-aged children in the development of a pediatric wellbeing picture scale to screen for mental health and wellbeing. Children's opinions, creative ideas, and insights allow acquisition of new data and knowledge, but unfortunately, are frequently overlooked. When using developmentally-based principles, focus groups have been shown to be a successful and reliable method for collecting data from this age group and a novel way to better understand the child’s interactions and experiences. Focus groups have a number of advantages, allowing for in-depth exploration of discussion by the participants. Students in Nursing …

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Analysis Of The Relationship Between Exercise, Diet, And Motivation, Jessica Jesnes, Madison Hanna, Emily Jebens, Kate Jenkins Jan 2022

Analysis Of The Relationship Between Exercise, Diet, And Motivation, Jessica Jesnes, Madison Hanna, Emily Jebens, Kate Jenkins

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This research focuses on the relationship between exercise, motivation and diet, and their association with one another. The research was further specified by studying the relationship between frequent exercise, which was determined to be four times a week or more, and the motivation to consume a nutrient-rich diet. An anonymous online survey was administered through word of mouth, social media apps, and group chats in which we received 138 responses. The survey included basic demographic questions and questions on eating habits, exercise habits, and mental health. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. The study results supported the …

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Developing Middle School Students’ Identities As A Stem Person Through An Archaeology Afterschool Program, Jada Mccann Jan 2022

Developing Middle School Students’ Identities As A Stem Person Through An Archaeology Afterschool Program, Jada Mccann

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Identity, or “an individual’s sense of self," is defined “a set of physical, psychological, and interpersonal characteristics” that are unique to each individual (APA Dictionary of Psychology). Defining one's identity takes place “within and is influenced by multiple timescales” (Carlone, 2012), such as a period of years, months, or even weeks. The purpose of this study was to examine the possible ways in which middle school participation in an archaeological STEM afterschool program might shape and shift their identity as a STEM person. Data was collected from twenty-four students in grades sixth through eight who attended two rural middle schools …

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Tobacco And Nicotine Use In The Perinatal Period: A Postpartum Video Intervention, Karolina Smiechowski, Lauren Katz, Gabriella Dimuro, Wendi Gallagher, Sophia Guiliano, Francesca Nugnes, Kristin Pullyblank, Julianne Sbarra, Geraldine Britton Jan 2022

Tobacco And Nicotine Use In The Perinatal Period: A Postpartum Video Intervention, Karolina Smiechowski, Lauren Katz, Gabriella Dimuro, Wendi Gallagher, Sophia Guiliano, Francesca Nugnes, Kristin Pullyblank, Julianne Sbarra, Geraldine Britton

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Tobacco use causes over 500,000 deaths annually in the United States, with additional morbidity and mortality associated with second-hand exposure. Although some women quit antenatally, most resume within one year. Previous research depicted that women want information and support to quit and health care providers need tools to assist them. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effectiveness of an educational video in improving the knowledge and self-efficacy of women postnatally in a hospital setting regarding nicotine use. A pre-post-test design measured differences in knowledge and self-efficacy after viewing the video. Women were recruited during their postpartum …

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Genes Affecting Intestinal Stem Cell Development Influence Longevity In Female Drosophila On A High Sugar Diet, Avi Stern, Charles Grossbauer, Alexa Schwartz, Brandon Vasquez, Dave Colucci Jan 2022

Genes Affecting Intestinal Stem Cell Development Influence Longevity In Female Drosophila On A High Sugar Diet, Avi Stern, Charles Grossbauer, Alexa Schwartz, Brandon Vasquez, Dave Colucci

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Obesity and type two diabetes have become widely prevalent and for this reason it is of increasing importance to characterize the physiological toll of excess sugar consumption. Here we used the model organism, Drosophila melanogaster, to perform a genome wide association study (GWAS) for differences in longevity among females fed a high sugar diet. There were highly significant differences in survival among the 205 inbred lines we tested, indicating a genetic basis to survival. The GWAS identified nine genes overall. Three of these genes (headcase, wing blister and rau) affect the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal stem cells (ISCs). Proper …

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The Hidden Epidemic: The Unforeseen Impacts Of Covid-19 On The Treatment Of Opioid Addiction, Frank Derosalia Jan 2022

The Hidden Epidemic: The Unforeseen Impacts Of Covid-19 On The Treatment Of Opioid Addiction, Frank Derosalia

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Following the outbreak of COVID-19, cases of opioid use disorder (OUD) have surged nationwide. The development of narcotic dependence often begins with the usage of prescription painkillers such as oxycodone, but in severe cases, victims eventually turn to illicit substances such as heroin or fentanyl to continue functioning. COVID-19 has exacerbated the likelihood of severe addiction developing. Recent accounts from healthcare workers shed new light on how the pandemic has restricted the availability of OUD treatment, which most of the current medical scholarship has not addressed. By quantitatively analyzing the relationship between COVID-19 and OUD case numbers along with evaluating …

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Speed Artists And Value Production, Gabriella Wahba Jan 2022

Speed Artists And Value Production, Gabriella Wahba

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In 1988 Morris Katz obtained the World Record for being the fastest and most prolific painter in the world. Katz popularized his instant art, creating paintings in mere seconds applying oil paint with only toilet paper and a palette knife. Recently, artists have questioned the traditional notions of who art is for and what gives it value. A new wave of celebrity artists emerged in the second half of the 20th century, gaining an audience by making art more accessible to the general public. For centuries art had been presented more or less exclusively to insiders, and its merit was, …

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Abstract Politics, Kathy Liu Jan 2022

Abstract Politics, Kathy Liu

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Louis Ribak and his wife moved from New York City to Taos, New Mexico, in 1944 to escape the political pressure he and other artists found themselves subject to due to an era of intense surveillance by the U.S. government of artists deemed a socialist threat. Upon his move to Taos, he was inspired by its landscape, people, and culture. He was not the first artist to be influenced by this environment; Taos had a huge impact on the art of visiting artists, like Georgia O'Keeffe, and those who took up residence there, coming to form what came to be …

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The Protocols Of The Elders Of Zion: Perspectives And Pathways To Identifying Present Disinformation Campaigns, Jacob Gressin Jan 2022

The Protocols Of The Elders Of Zion: Perspectives And Pathways To Identifying Present Disinformation Campaigns, Jacob Gressin

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The rapidly emerging field of critical disinformation studies has typically analyzed case studies post-2016, a limited lens relative to the grand scope of the historical playing field. However deeper research into the origins of older cases of disinformation provides the chance to break through the surface of how disinformation propagates, expands, and dies off, just as any other living thing. Decades old cases of disinformation, such as the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and its origins, allow us to identify how disinformation has adapted to a rapidly changing social, political, and global landscape. My research project analyzes texts from …

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The Importance Of The Hierarchy Of Linguistic Varieties In Transnational #Metoo Literature Using Kristen Roupenian’S Short Story “Cat Person” As A Case Study, Emily Rosman Jan 2022

The Importance Of The Hierarchy Of Linguistic Varieties In Transnational #Metoo Literature Using Kristen Roupenian’S Short Story “Cat Person” As A Case Study, Emily Rosman

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In 2017 during the height of the #MeToo movement, Kristen Roupenian’s short story “Cat Person” was published in The New Yorker and subsequently went viral online. On its surface, the story follows a bad date between a college student named Margot and a 34-year-old man named Robert, but subtly speaks to larger issues including sexual consent and a woman’s struggle for power in a patriarchal society. In her writing, the author adheres to the linguistic varieties expected of a short story author, but challenges those expected of a woman and a writer submitting to The New Yorker. Her decisions when …

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Bedside Manner Techniques During The Black Death And The Covid-19 Pandemic, Briana Lopez-Patino Jan 2022

Bedside Manner Techniques During The Black Death And The Covid-19 Pandemic, Briana Lopez-Patino

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From 1346 to 1353, a bacteria now known as yersinia pestis caused millions of deaths all over the world, resulting in the time period to often be referred to as “The Black Death.” The Black Death called for the development of medical techniques and patient care, such as bedside manner. With the escalating death tolls and no known cause, medical professionals were left confused and in disarray as to what the best course of treatment was and how to protect themselves from illness. One might be under the impression that bedside manner techniques used today have no relation to the …

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The University Under Capitalist Ideology: Knowledge Production, Radical Otherness, And Poetic Language, Julie Ha Jan 2022

The University Under Capitalist Ideology: Knowledge Production, Radical Otherness, And Poetic Language, Julie Ha

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Under communicative capitalism, the University, a vacuum of information within modern academia, can be considered a legitimate marketplace for the production, consumption, and circulation of new forms of capital—language, signs, information, and knowledge. By focusing on open-access communication practices, it is revealed that knowledge production within the University lacks both use value and meaning entirely. This research establishes communicative capitalism as pure ideology, which manifests in the University through a need for comprehensibility, a unity of struggle, signs of progress, and a neoliberal fantasy of transparent mediation between activism and academia, which all militaristically tightens capitalist control. Understanding the ideological …

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Exclusion Of Overabundant White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) Results In Shifts In Soil Microbial Communities And Abiotic Soil Condition In A Northeastern Deciduous Forest, Jonathan Chong, Brendan Enochs, Miranda Kearney Jan 2022

Exclusion Of Overabundant White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) Results In Shifts In Soil Microbial Communities And Abiotic Soil Condition In A Northeastern Deciduous Forest, Jonathan Chong, Brendan Enochs, Miranda Kearney

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Past and current anthropogenic practices have resulted in dramatic alterations to ungulate population densities worldwide. When ungulate populations are overabundant, they can alter the dynamics, and function of ecosystems. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) can occur at densities far greater than their historical records in parts of their native range, which includes forests in the northeastern U.S. They have been shown to alter native vegetative community structure, indirectly impact animal communities, and promote the success of invasive species. Despite much research into the effects of overabundant ungulates and deer in particular, less is known about the effects of deer on soil …

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The Health Impact Of Dietary Choices On Ni-Vanuatu, Connor Celeste, Lauren Loewen, Connor Lawless, Sierra Winter, Kelsey Baer, Kinsley Kilgore Jan 2022

The Health Impact Of Dietary Choices On Ni-Vanuatu, Connor Celeste, Lauren Loewen, Connor Lawless, Sierra Winter, Kelsey Baer, Kinsley Kilgore

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This study sought to determine the link between market integration based dietary choices and health among residents of Vanuatu. Surveys were collected among a cross section of the populations found on multiple islands among the archipelago. The participants came from distinct communities with various levels of development. They recalled the food they ate within a 24-hour period, which the surveyors recorded along with some photos that will be used to assess average servings. These surveys informed a list of commonly consumed foods which was enriched with nutritional minutiae collected from the USDA FoodData central database. A paper published in August …

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If You Give A Girl Menstrual Health Education: The Positive Effects Of Menstrual Health Management On Developing Countries, Ashna Shetty Jan 2022

If You Give A Girl Menstrual Health Education: The Positive Effects Of Menstrual Health Management On Developing Countries, Ashna Shetty

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Menstrual health affects about half the world’s population with more than 800 million people menstruate daily. Menstrual health is often overlooked and stigmatized in lower-income countries, but research shows how it can improve the lives of billions of girls worldwide as well as the living communities and countries they live in. My research investigates the impact menstrual health management and education has on the socioeconomic structure and sustainability of developing countries. I explain what menstrual health management is and how menstrual health education may be implemented in lower income communities. Positive impacts of menstrual health management on girls have a …

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The Aesthetics Of May Stevens’ Big Daddy Series: How An Artist’S Stylistic Choice Influences Political Symbolism, Juliette Sakmar Jan 2022

The Aesthetics Of May Stevens’ Big Daddy Series: How An Artist’S Stylistic Choice Influences Political Symbolism, Juliette Sakmar

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Political art and aesthetics are undoubtedly intertwined. An artist's stylistic choices will affect the final outcome of the artwork, and in turn how its political symbolism is perceived. May Stevens, an activist, feminist, and artist was conscious of the aesthetics of her intensely political artwork. This is especially evident in her Big Daddy series, which is anchored by a grotesque male figure that Stevens treats as a vessel representing the blasé American attitude towards culture and politics. The series was completed between 1967 to 1976 and follows major political events, including the Vietnam War. Initial inspiration, however, was found in …

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Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviors And Dietary Patterns Lead To Mental Distress?: An Analysis Of Mental Distress Through Diet And Lifestyle Behaviors, Maya Kovic, Lauren Meyer, Alexander Talkachov, Denis Driscoll, Daniel Marrache Jan 2022

Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviors And Dietary Patterns Lead To Mental Distress?: An Analysis Of Mental Distress Through Diet And Lifestyle Behaviors, Maya Kovic, Lauren Meyer, Alexander Talkachov, Denis Driscoll, Daniel Marrache

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Research has identified several relationships between diet, mental distress, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. One particularly popular diet type in America is the Western diet, which is filled with many processed and high sugar foods. This study examined the Western diet, and various more nutritious diets and their effect on participants' mental distress as well as their lifestyle behaviors. The experiment utilized an anonymous survey consisting of questions relating to diet, mental distress and lifestyle choices. A survey was released to a mid-sized northeastern university. Various college aged students from the university (N=161) and students from other universities (N=27) completed the …

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Narration Through The Lens Of Disinformation: The Impact Of Unreliable Narrators, Riya Nobi Jan 2022

Narration Through The Lens Of Disinformation: The Impact Of Unreliable Narrators, Riya Nobi

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Disinformation, over the course of recent years, has become a point of focus in social and political research spheres to discuss how information can be weaponized against governments and populations alike. In conjunction with the current literature disinformation studies (i.e news, media), literary works (i.e short stories, novels) can contribute to the wider understanding of the relatively new field. The bridge between the two disciplines exists within a subsection of literary theories regarding narration. The study of unreliable narration in prose fiction provides a set of interdisciplinary theories that can explain disinformation, or intentionally false and misleading narratives, in twenty-first …

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Climate Change's Effects On New York State's Apple And Dairy Industries, And The Implications On Food Security, Kenji Salinas Jan 2022

Climate Change's Effects On New York State's Apple And Dairy Industries, And The Implications On Food Security, Kenji Salinas

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This project analyzes the following question: how will climate change affect New York State’s (NYS) ability to maintain the apple and dairy industries, and how will this affect food security and the transportation of food? To answer this question, I broke my research into three parts. I first analyzed climate assessments and weather data for NYS to find any changes in temperature or weather patterns over time. I took note of increases in temperature, precipitation, and the likelihood of extreme weather events. Then, I analyzed the effects that a changing climate could have on the apple and dairy industries of …

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The Nature Of Superfund Sites, Ceili Heffernan Jan 2022

The Nature Of Superfund Sites, Ceili Heffernan

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In the United States, there are highly contaminated areas that require long-term clean-ups under the law CERCLA known as Superfund sites. Currently, in Broome County there are eight sites including the Endicott Village Well Field, however there are sites that have been taken off the list such as BEC Trucking. What leads one site to be cleaned faster than another? This investigation dives into the nature of Superfund sites and what components lead to a site being cleaned faster than the other sites. The conclusions are being drawn from documents made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), scholarly journals, and …

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