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On Writing "Three Inches From Death", Hannah Smith

Scholars Day Conference

This presentation is a summary of my experience writing the first draft of a Young Adult fiction novel for my Honors Thesis over three semesters.

Russian Nationalism: Dmitri Shostakovich, Skylar Schaffer

Scholars Day Conference

Born in the year 1906 in St. Petersburg, Russia, was Dmitri Shostakovich. The son of a piano teacher and an engineer, Shostakovich began playing the piano early in childhood, during which he learned his love for learning music and his love for composition. Less than twenty years after his birth, Soviet control began, and by 1924 Joseph Stalin gained control over the Soviet Union. As Shostakovich rose as a composer, so did Stalinistic Russia. Soon World War II would begin, allowing Stalin and Adolf Hitler to rise higher in the midst of chaos and destruction. It was Shostokovich who stuck …

Black Liberation Theology In The Civil Rights Movement: Contextualizing The Works Of James H. Cone, Ella Cox

Scholars Day Conference

These slides are meant to provide a visual aid for the presentation given on my thesis, "Black Liberation Theology in the Civil Rights Movement: Contextualizing the Works of James H. Cone."

Creating Immersive Worlds: Applying Scenic Design Techniques In 'Eurydice' By Sarah Ruhl, Brynlee Beams

Scholars Day Conference

This presentation accompanies the thesis of the same title. It discusses the scenic design process and its application to the play Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl.

Freesia: How I Wrote My First Short Play, Abby Burlison

Scholars Day Conference

Freesia follows Marlowe, the first mate of the Siren Song, and an unlikely crew of pirates who band together and try to uncover the mystery behind a captain’s secret dealings. The crew is brought together through different trials and are forced to determine what loyalty means to them. This presentation follows the background of Freesia, my writing process, how I organized a staged reading of my play, and my final insights after completing the script.

Under The Sun: Songs From Ecclesiastes, Emma Kay Smith

Scholars Day Conference

Historically, artists in all spaces have gleaned inspiration from the text of the Bible in order to communicate meaningful stories. The book of Ecclesiastes is particularly rich in its images and themes, and it warrants profound creative contemplation. This project documents the process of crafting 1960s-style folk songs based on this often confounding and ever-beautiful text. This process included close, meditative listening to the works of great songwriters from the 1960s folk era such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen and culminated in the live recording of four folk songs, compiled in the demo-EP Under the Sun: Songs from Ecclesiastes. …

Putting The Fun In Foreign Language: Defining Leisure Language Learning And The Implications For Foreign Language Educators, Graca Webster

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Leisure language learning is the pursuit of learning a foreign language out of one's own volition, rather than out of necessity, to fulfill an educational requirement, or for a job requirement, and for the primary purpose of pleasure and self-fulfillment. Leisure language learning can inform the way that foreign language educators prepare students for individual and personal success in a foreign language beyond the classroom. This work seeks to provide a complete definition of leisure language learning, discuss applications of this concept in the university level foreign language classroom, and present a layperson’s guide to becoming a leisure language learner.

An Investigation Into The New Testament Understanding Of Israel, Ashton Hurst

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This is an exegetical investigation into the New Testament understanding of the true, spiritual Israel.

Purim: Origins, Traditions, And Meaning, Holly Hatcher

Scholars Day Conference

An analysis of the history and purpose behind the Jewish festival of Purim and of its celebration among various Jewish cultures.

Preserving Your Family Treasures, Natalie Moore, Chloe Jamora, Emma Dennis, Makena Munger, Isaac Lawson

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Students of the Museum Studies class in the Public History program Spring 2023 - Emma Dennis, Chloe Jamora, Isaac Lawson, Natalie Moore, and Makena Munger - researched proper care and preservation for common household materials and family treasures. Their research was presented on April 29th at a workshop they planned in conjunction with Dr. Lisa Speer, the professor of the course. On Scholars day they presented a preview of the workshop. This is that preview.

History, Methods, And Psychology Of Illustrations In Children's Literature, Kelsi Coleman

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This was a two-part project that included a research element and a creative element. The essay paper includes research in multiple areas within illustration in children’s literature including the history of how illustration has developed in children’s literature, some of the methods in which children’s illustrations are created, and the psychology behind the effects of illustration in children’s literature.

The second part of the project was the creation of a children’s book. This book is designed to educate readers on the basics of illustration methods and to inspire children to value creation and creativity!

I Don't Have A Clue: A First-Time Director's Guide By A First-Time Director, Isabella Owen

Scholars Day Conference

My thesis is a guide for directing theatre for a new director. It is written from the point of view of a first time director. It is in survival-guide format in order to give you the basics for what you need before you start directing.

Alif: Building A Bridge, Sabaoot Esho

Scholars Day Conference

The project is centered around the exploration of Arabic typography and its multi-faceted uses. Arabic calligraphy is an old practice and tradition that has been studied and refined since it was founded. Comparatively, Arabic typography is a much more recent creative study that is still developing, thus there has not been much literature that covers it. Therefore, the main goal of the project is to highlight and integrate Arabic typography with Arabic calligraphy. By doing so, the project builds a bridge within Arabic graphic design, connecting the rich Arabic calligraphy to its newer counterpart, Arabic typography.

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Art Exhibitions, Ouachita Baptist University

Scholars Day Conference

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Challenging White Fragility Through Black Feminish Political Poetry, Langley Leverett

Scholars Day Conference

Due to overwhelming patriarchal hegemonies that women – white women, rich women, young women, and cis women – continue to uphold, feminism struggles to serve all women justly. To combat this negligence in feminism’s fourth wave movement, I will use this thesis to highlight ways that Black feminist poets have not only shaped feminist theory through their own contributions, but also have prolonged and saved the livelihood of both gender and racial equality. With a strong emphasis on Intersectional Feminism, I will explore the ways in which women can be united against tokenistic power, beginning with the inspiration from three …

The Hidden Voices: Peggy Gilbert And The International Sweethearts Of Rhythm, Katelyn Still

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Women throughout history have had to contend with sexism and racism. A woman's voice was restricted and viewed as inferior in the south. This treatment was magnified in the world of jazz. Jazz was viewed as a boisterous male art form where a demure woman did not belong. A woman's musical voice, her form of expression, was often discredited by the public. Since women's talents were discredited, their musical voices were often hidden from history. This presentation shines a light on the suppression of the female voice while uncovering the successful women of Peggy Gilbert and The International Sweethearts of …

Diwali And Its Origins, Mason Campbell

Scholars Day Conference

In order to better understand Hinduism's beliefs as a whole, this essay examines the holiday of Diwali, hot it is celebrated, and the ancient stories that it is based on.

The Scribe, The Prophet, And The Monk: Three Archetypes For Pursuing God Through The Word Of God, Lucas Mccann

Scholars Day Conference

The Word of God is essential to the growth of every believer. How one receives the Word of God can look differently for different individuals. Some read it through the written word. Some hear it through the spoken word. Others see the word in the lives of Jesus's followers. But all of these different mediums for encountering the Word of God have equal weight.

An Investigation Of Prominent Christian Women In The Early Church, Lacey Pettigrew

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This thesis only begins the exploration of women in the New Testament by investigating Junia’s role and importance to the Christian faith and church.This thesis seeks to understand exegetical, and briefly, historical, matters regarding Junia. Exegetically through examining the context and interpretation of Junia’s mention in Romans 16:7.Historically through evaluating the understanding of Junia throughout the translation process from the New Testament church to present.

Cemetery Preservation Workshop: Public History At Work, Emma Dennis, Dakota Furr, Natalie Moore, Makena Munger, Sarah Spakes, Hannah Webber

Scholars Day Conference

The Ouachita Public History Program conducted a grant funded workshop in cemetery preservation for the public as an exercise in public history.

Teaching Music In The Age Of Zoom: How To Run A Multimedia Piano Studio, Anna Grace Leicht

Scholars Day Conference

This work explores the effects of Covid-19 on teaching and details how to set up and market an online piano studio.

Jewish Representation In Modern Film And Television, Ryan Motl

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This paper takes a look at how effectively and accurately modern television is able to portray a character with a Jewish background.

Minorities In Islam, Sara Patterson

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I began my research on Islam by talking to my childhood friend, Gizman Baraso, about her Muslim faith. From listening to her describe her own personal experience, I was able to determine the direction I wanted to take with my research. Gizman is a female Ethiopian Sunni Muslim; she feels that much of her perspective on life is affected by being a triple minority, and she has noticed ways that the Muslim religious community responds to her gender and race. In this essay, I will use information from Gizman’s story and incorporate insight from additional sources to better understand and …

Not Exceptions: Historic Views Of Women In Art And The Impact On Contemporary Women Artists, Abby Leal

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The misconception that artists of centuries past were almost exclusively men is no accident. It is a direct result of institutional inequity that kept women artists, though they lacked neither the talent nor the initiative of their counterparts, in a less advantageous position. They were denied the same opportunities for education and employment as men, and many women artists, even those with successful careers, have been lost to history. With this essay, I hope to give women artists the credit they deserve for their diversity. Not all women experienced their position in the art world the same way. Some sought …

A Young Adult Scrutinizes The Michael L. Printz Award, Claire Elaine Seale

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In a century peppered in controversy, adolescents between the ages and twelve to eighteen are turning to young adult literature to find hope in their lives. These books with headlining titles like The Hunger Games and Harry Potter are no longer just in print, but their narratives centered around teenage protagonists are being brought to life on screen. In fact, the source of much of our twenty first century culture derives from the ingenuity of young adult authors. Although the young adult empire continues to grow in modern times, many advocates for young adult literature, including the American Library Association …

Cracking The Case On Age-Appropriate Literature, Sara Neumann

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Reading is a vital part of education and life, therefore a necessary skill to learn. There are many debated methods as to teaching a child to read, but sometimes overlooked is another important component of the reading process—what a child reads. Books come in a hoard of different styles, genres, and formats, and their contents can be limitlessly varied. While it can be argued that all books are good to read in an appropriate time and place, as far as learning to read is concerned, there are some books that are more appropriate to children than others. Divided into age-level …

Women In The U.S. Congress: A Study On The Role Of Gender In Electoral And Legislative Processes, Selby Tucker

Scholars Day Conference

Using a three-part methodology, I examined women in Congress by studying their campaign finances, bill sponsorships, electoral history, and personal testaments to draw conclusions about the ability of a woman to fairly participate in the legislative process.

Editing The Editor, Adeline Goodman

Scholars Day Conference

Through six months of rethinking and re-conceiving a manuscript I wrote in middle school, I have transformed my process as author and editor. Reflecting on my experience as journalist, senior editor, researcher, and writer in college, I addressed challenges such as self-criticism, peer-review, historical accuracy, and emotional storytelling as I rewrote the young novel. "Editing the Editor" demonstrates the nitty-gritty of what it means to resiliently polish prose and what that looks like in print.

Dance: The Universal Language Of Storytellers, Meagan A. Woodard

Scholars Day Conference

I have grown up dancing. It has been a large part of my life. At a young age, after an experience dancing with Christ for the Nations, I was amazed that dance could reach beyond cultural boundaries. During my freshman year in an honors course, I was reminded of the concept that dance is a universal language. I have spent the last several years researching dance forms and coming into my own as a choreographer. Language can be a barrier as we try to communicate thoughts, feelings, etc. Yet, people from countries all over the world for centuries have utilized …

Spiders In A Window: How Dangerous Stories Lead To Dangerous Women, Mattie Mae Motl

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Christian women have been marginalized, suppressed, and forgotten by Christian men for centuries. In many cases, these actions are polite when compared to the horrors which self-proclaimed Christ-followers have afflicted on women. Countless sexual abuse cases have been discovered within the walls of the Southern Baptist Church, and the headlines have not stopped printing. Articles from major news outlets such as the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News have revealed that Southern Baptist pastors, youth leaders, and deacons have assaulted hundreds of women over the past twenty years—and those numbers only include the women who are confident enough to bring …