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2021- The Twenty-Fifth Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

The full program book from the Twenty-fifth Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, held on April 29, 2021. Includes abstracts from the presentations and posters.

Prominent Biblical Themes During The Revolutionary War, Jacob Jones

Tenor of Our Times

Ever since humanity has gone to war with itself, both sides of the conflict often times have used respective religious texts to argue that their god or gods were on their side and against their opponents. Saint Augustine promulgated this idea further in his theory of Just War. Colonists during the American Revolution were not exempt from this tendency but participated fully in it. Because of their Calvinistic leanings, influenced by Edwards and the First Great Awakening, North American colonists frequently referenced their own Divine text, the Bible, and went to Sacred Scripture to prove to their side that America …

The Black Sox Scandal Of 1919: Reactions From Baseball Fans In Chicago, Cleveland, And New York, Devyn Luden

Annual Celebration for Student Scholarship and Creativity

Major: Biology
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Darra Mulderry, Center for Engaged Learning In 1919, baseball players on the Chicago White Sox were involved in one of the biggest cheating scandals in sports history. Eight members of the team intentionally lost the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in return for receiving a large payout from big shot gamblers. Rumors of the scheme – eventually dubbed the “Black Sox Scandal” – circulated around Major League Baseball through the 1920 season until a trial was finally called against the accused players.

At the completion of the trial in 1921, the jury found …

Under One Sun, Lucille Vasquez

Theatre, Dance & Film Student Scholarship

Major: Theatre
Minor: Business and Innovation
Faculty Mentors: Dave Rabinow and John Garrity, Theatre, Dance, and Film

Subconsciously deriving from the separation the world underwent this past year, Under One Sun was created to explore the difficult and comforting truth about being alive- we never know what to expect. In that space of uncertainty, eleven characters navigate discoveries, news, and realities that they must learn to accept and move forward with. In short, episodic scenes, the eleven characters that we meet along the way introduce and momentarily resolve their struggles in the same time we have with them. The tiny …

The Displacement Of Nineteenth-Century Ideals Of Womanhood As Seen By Portrayals Of Young Women In Short Fiction Stories In Collier’S Magazine From 1902-1924, Patricia De Haven

History & Classics Student Scholarship

Major: History and Political Science
Minor: Asian Studies
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Darra Mulderry

Editor's Note, Jacob Taylor

Tenor of Our Times

No abstract provided.

From A Student's Perspective, Abby Maguffee

Tenor of Our Times

This essay provides a student's perspective on the global COVID-19 pandemic and the issues and fears faced by college students at Harding. Maguffee shares the turmoil of not coming back to school after Spring Break in 2020, about the struggles to complete classes online, about choosing not to be socially distant from friends upon return to campus in the Fall of 2020, and about having to quarantine as a close contact. She speaks to the impact of the pandemic on her and her peers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Covid And Its Impact On Athletics, Greg Harris

Tenor of Our Times

Dr. Harris gives a perspective of the global COVID-19 pandemic from his position as a faculty member and coach of the Harding women's soccer team.

Kobe And Curly, John Richard Duke

Tenor of Our Times

The author remembers Kobe Bryant and Fred "Curly" Neal.

Alex Trebek, Tiffany Yecke Brooks

Tenor of Our Times

The author remembers Alex Trebek.

Abraham Lincoln And The Marathon Of Emancipation, Elijah Q. Fisher

Tenor of Our Times

This work explores the circumstances surrounding Abraham Lincoln's release of the Emancipation Proclamation in the context of the abolition movement and the Civil War. It explores many works of Abraham Lincoln and attempts to truly understand Lincoln's view on slavery. It also deals with the double edged sword of diplomacy that influenced the Emancipation Proclamation. Comparing and contrasting Lincoln's diplomatic relations with the border states and European nations, this work paints a clear picture of Lincoln and how he came to emancipate the slaves.

The Third Plague Pandemic And British India: A Transformation Of Science, Policy, And Indian Society, Rebecca L. Burrows

Tenor of Our Times

This paper seeks to understand the role of the Third Plague Pandemic's overwhelming devastation in colonial India, specifically through the new advancements in scientific understanding, unheard of proactive prevention measures, and increased separation between the colonial powers of Great Britain and the common people of India.

Carpe Diem And Consolation: Horace's Imitation And Manipulation Of Greek Lyric Models, Ruth Wilmot

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

This thesis examines the influence of Greek lyric poetry, primarily Sappho and Alcaeus, on Horace’s carpe diem poems. Horace weaves Greek lyric themes and meters into his poetry. He also imitates the structure of alternation scenes and injunction passed down in the lyric tradition from the poet Archilochus. However, Horace distinguishes himself by adding uniquely Roman elements and varying the tones of his speaker. He utilizes the variety of tones or perspectives in order to highlight the proper response to death, enjoying the symposium.

The Seen And The Known, The Visible And The Invisible, Jeff Wasch

Philosophy Student Work

In this project I make the argument that we never really see what we know. What I have found is that there are two fundamentally different kinds of content which make up experience. The first kind of content is the phenomenological content of experience. This content is purely passive and is constructed by our sensory organs. In short, phenomenological content constructs a perceptual field which is what is seen. The second kind of content is the semantic content of experience. This content is deployed by our conceptual and linguistic capabilities which stems from the fact that humans are fundamentally social, …

Front Matter

Tenor of Our Times

No abstract provided.

Full Issue

Tenor of Our Times

No abstract provided.

Back Matter

Tenor of Our Times

No abstract provided.

Creating “The 946:” The Provenance Of A Harding History Display, Hannah Wood

Tenor of Our Times

This articles looks into the creation of a display in the Harding University Brackett Library in the fall of 2020. The display highlights the 946 members of the Harding community who, in 1957, signed a statement of attitude regarding their desire to fully integrate the school.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Morgan Proffitt

Tenor of Our Times

The author remembers Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

Hank Aaron, Eric Gross

Tenor of Our Times

The author remembers Hank Aaron.

Christine De Pizan, Aurora B. Brown

Tenor of Our Times

In the late 1300s, a woman named Christine de Pizan spoke up against sexism and discrimination against women. She lived to see the Hundred Years War turn into a civil war before her eyes and held the ear of important nobles. The end of her life is noted by the coming of hope for her home country, France, in the form of a strong young woman, Joan d’Arc. Pizan is known for her part in the debate surrounding the racy and sexist book, La Roman de la Rose. She wrote letters citing her outrage at the mistreatment and misrepresentation of …

Celebrating Juneteenth At Harding, Jason Darden

Tenor of Our Times

Dr. Darden reflects on the Black experience in America and the first Juneteenth celebration at Harding University on June 19, 2020.

Lo Afrocubano: Exploring Afro-Cuban Culture In Music, Literature, & Art, Pre- & Post-Revolution, Grace Maffucci

World Languages and Cultures Student Scholarship

Majors: Music and Spanish
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Monica Simal

After the abolition of slavery on the island in 1886, Black Cubans struggled for equality and a place in a White-dominated society. The twentieth century brought about a deeper exploration of Afro-Cuban culture and identity through several forms of art. This project delves into the music, literature, and art of twentieth century Afro-Cuban artists and examines how they used the arts to communicate their identity to a society in political turmoil. It compares the representation of Blacks and Blackness before and during Fidel Castro’s revolution. The project also explores how the …

The Button Bash: A Minigame, Miranda Balossi Ventre

Art & Art History Student Scholarship

Major: Psychology
Faculty Mentor: Professor James Janecek, Art and Art History

Virtue, Agency, And The Silence Of Reasons, Abhi Kalpeshkumar Ruparelia

Honors Theses

In this essay, I argue that John McDowell’s highly influential conception of Aristotelian virtue, which I refer to as the “silencing” thesis, presents us with a philosophically unattractive picture of virtuous agency. I begin by summarizing McDowell’s view in the context of the philosophical problem that he attempts to solve, namely the virtue/continence distinction. Next, I raise an initial objection against McDowell’s view. I argue that the silencing thesis commits us to a psychologically implausible understanding of virtuous agency. I then go on to provide a potential response to my criticism on McDowell’s behalf and argue against it. Finally, I …

Comparing Lithic Artifacts And Native American Activity At Stark Farm, An Early Contact Period Site In Northeast Mississippi, Gillian Steeno

Honors Theses

Supposed ancestors of the modern-day Chickasaw, the occupants of Stark Farm inhabited the area known today as Starkville, Mississippi. These Native American peoples left behind archaeological evidence of their occupation, especially in the form of large midden-filled basins. In order to investigate these refuse pits, a lithic analysis was completed using stone typology in order to infer supposed activities. Each of the five contexts are compared to each other to determine which assemblages have similar elements and which ones prove to be unusual in comparison. Through this stone tool analysis, domestic and non-domestic activities and areas in the site can …

Disparities In Access To Assisted Reproductive Technology Among Hispanic Women In The United States, Madison Gallagher

Honors Thesis

Infertility is a health problem that affects approximately 7 million women in the United States (Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2015). Due to the high costs of reproductive medicine and infertility treatment, these services tend to be expensive and have limited accessibility without full insurance coverage. Emerging literature outlines the disparities in access to proper treatment for reproductive complications. These existing studies highlight that many minority populations in the United States experience increased challenges regarding access to reproductive medicine and infertility treatment. Among these minority groups are Hispanic women, who are more likely to require reproductive …

Dean Macdonald Junior Piano Recital, Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

Discerning Doubt: A Review Of After Doubt, Justin Bailey

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Doubters must reframe the way they think of the church, and churches must reframe the way they make space for doubt."

Posting about the book After Doubt from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/discerning-doubt-a-review-of-after-doubt/

The Grizzly, April 29, 2021, Simra Mariam, Samirah Deshields, Carli Heimann, Craig Schrager, Layla Halterman, Shannon Blessing, Zoe Cougoul, Abigail Schwerdt, Griffin Banks, Claire Vance

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus College Dance Department Presents Spring Concert • The Celebration of Ursinus Students: CoSA 2021 • Get to Know Simra Mariam '21 • Spotlight on the 2020-2021 Grizzly Editorial Staff • Opinions: Vaccinations on Campus; Parting Thoughts: Seniors on Commencement • A Memorable Senior Day • Bears vs. Blue Jays Recap