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482 Days, Catherine R. Downey

Persimmon Creek

A Valentine's Day present to my partner to let him know how appreciated and cared for he is.

The Step Forward, Justus E. Wells

Persimmon Creek

"The Step Forward" is a short poem that was written in reflection a past life choice. This short poetic work envokes nostaligia into the bosom of those who may read it.

1824: Honors Academic Journal, Fall 2026

1824: Honors Academic Journal

Table of Contents:

1 - Meet The Team

2 - About The Journal

3 - Editor's Foreword

4 - Assistant Editor's Foreword

5 - Advisor's Foreword

6 - “Trust, Bias, and Gender Disparities in Pain Perception, Diagnosis and Treatment” by Alina Karayiannis

10 - “The Global Burden of Infertility on Women’s Mental Health: Cultural Contexts and Call for Personalized Intervention” by Subika Rajendiran

18 - “Medical Mistrust and Iatrophobia in Racial and Gender Minorities” by Hannah Magdziak

22 - “HIV/AIDS Conspiracy Theories: The Silent Killer in a Trust-Starved World” by Kavi Shahnawaz

28 - “Islands Under Authoritarian Rule: Youth-Led Political …

Tolkien’S Glee: A Reading Of The Songs In The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings By John R. Holmes, Glenn R. Gray

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

This is a review of "Tolkien's Glee: A Reading of the Songs in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings" by John R. Holmes.

Tolkien And The Mystery Of Literary Creation By Guiseppe Pezzini, Katherine Sas

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

This article reviews Tolkien and the Mystery of Literary Creation by Giuseppe Pezzini, a study of J.R.R. Tolkien’s creative process in which Pezzini argues for a remarkably consistent and comprehensive (if quirky) theory of literary creation as embodied in Tolkien’s legendarium.

The Gospel Of Gollum By Ivano Sassanelli, Gabriela Clarke

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

This review evaluates Ivano Sassanelli’s exploration of what Gollum represents and whether he is a personification of the biblical claim that where one’s heart is, there also will their treasure be. As current scholarship focuses on secondary The Lord of the Rings characters, from Galadriel to Tom Bombadil, this book provides fascinating insights regarding perhaps the most anomalous figure in the canon.

Sassanelli brings together a unique body of international scholarship, especially works from his native Italy, and discusses several niche topics relating to Gollum, such as the character’s grandmother, film portrayal, and Italian-dubbed voice. Comparative reading between early editions …

Waterfall Ice, Seth Zisman

Appalachia

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Robinson Creek Trail, Paul Willis

Appalachia

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Buffleheads On Meadow Lake, Grace Mattern

Appalachia

No abstract provided.

Eagle Lauds, Grant Clauser

Appalachia

No abstract provided.

Los Quetzales, Ii Chiriqui, West Panama, Marcyn Del Clements

Appalachia

No abstract provided.

Adamant, Ian Ramsay

Appalachia

No abstract provided.

Water, Robin Chapman

Appalachia

No abstract provided.

A Peak Ahead, Christine Woodside

Appalachia

Water's ways, and welcome to the next editor-in-chief.

Books And Media

Appalachia

Reviews of: The White Mountains Almanac by Frank Vazzano, illustrated by Sarah Kaizar; Farther: Eight Months on America’s Triple Crown Trails, by Heather Anderson; A Fabulous Thru-Hike: 3,100 Miles on the Continental Divide Trail by Derick Lugo; A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore by Matthew Davis; Surviving the Trail: Five Essential Skills to Prepare Every Hiker for Adventure’s Most Common Perils by Dr. Rob Scanlon; Follow the White Blazes: A Journey of Recovery while Backpacking the Appalachian Trail by Eagle Trail Dancer; The First Traverse, a short film by Chris Shane; Temporary Shelters …

New And Notes

Appalachia

Maine’s Barnard Forest is protected. Commercial logging goes forward in part of the White Mountain National Forest. A look back at Christine Woodside’s editorship of Appalachia. A tribute to outgoing longtime poetry editor Parkman Howe.

In Memoriam

Appalachia

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Research

Appalachia

Twice in Bloom: The Mystery of Diapensia’s Late-Season Flowers.

Scientists study why the tiny alpine flowers sometimes bloom again in the all.

Alpina

Appalachia

Reports of mountaineering in the greater ranges of Patagonia, Nepal, Tibet, Saudi Arabia, North America, and Madagascar include a wintertime solo of Cerro Torre, an 86-year-old’s summit of Manaslu, and a discussion of climbing permits on Everest. Nepal tourism officials list eight more high points as 8,000-meter peaks. Two men from France climb Jannu East. American Jim Morrison skis down Everest. Chinese climbers scale peaks in the area known as East of the Himalaya. Sentencing of three criminals. First ascents in Saudi Arabia. And more.

Accidents

Appalachia

Reports of rescues and accidents in the White Mountains of New Hampshire from the warm seasons of 2025 opens with a note about “the eleventh essential,” which is “a “mind of winter.” New Hampshire Fish and Game officers rescue a man stranded in cold rain after wandering along the Garfield Ridge Trail. A hiker is stranded by early-May snow on the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. The Cog Railway assists in a rescue of a woman who had tried to reach Lakes of the Clouds Hut in cold June weather. Rescuers assist a sick man off the Franconia Ridge. A man takes …

Skyline Sketches: The Voice On The Buttress, Jane Parhiala

Appalachia

A stranger redeems a woman’s scary technical climb with an indifferent boyfriend

Skyline Sketches: I’M Not Having A Baby, So I Climbed A Very Tall Mountain, Caroline Santinelli

Appalachia

The writer heads to Kilimanjaro after her concept of life at age 32 takes a turn.

Letters

Appalachia

Praise for William Geller’s Winter/Spring 2026 piece, “Chesuncook, through the Life of Addie.”

Wasson Peak: “Very Pleasant Man. He Said He Had A Fracture”, Elissa Ely

Appalachia

A hiker realizes her friend handles certain fears uniquely.

A Forager’S Guide To The Wilderness: Understanding The Land Through Eating, Anderson Smith

Appalachia

The runner-up in the 2025 Waterman Fund Essay Contest.

Chasing Redemption On The Long Trail: From Emergency Room Patient To Vermont End-To-Ender, Derick Lugo

Appalachia

His previous end-to-end attempt had fizzled in illness, so he goes back to get it right.

Climbing As Healing: In War-Torn Ukraine, An American From Pennsylvania Leads A Climbing Program For War-Affected Children, Natalie Berry

Appalachia

A journalist gets to know young climbers and their families as they explore rock in Ukraine.

Homage To Vintage Gear: Remembering Timeless And Anecdotal Accessories, Lisa Fine

Appalachia

A backpacker’s cookset and knife played major roles in adventures and emergencies over decades.

John Kelley: Runner And Conservationist., Steve Fagin

Appalachia

A runner pays homage to his long friendship with an Olympian.

Ken Nichols: A Curmudgeon Climber Committed To His Ethics., Stephen Kurczy

Appalachia

An unusual and enduring friendship with Connecticut’s most famous climber.