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Articles 1 - 7 of 7
Full-Text Articles in English Language and Literature
Lessons In Tourism, Emily A. Francisco
Lessons In Tourism, Emily A. Francisco
Student Publications
A section poem in four parts that examines a number of experiences from the perspective of a female traveler, addressing themes such as dislocation of self, the remaking of identity, and the nature of female otherness within the global community.
Shieldmaiden, Allison A. Taylor
Shieldmaiden, Allison A. Taylor
Student Publications
"Shieldmaiden" is a poem that examines J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series from a feminist perspective, focusing on the character of Éowyn and her influence on female readers of Tolkien's novels.
The View From The Front, Kathryn M. Gittings
The View From The Front, Kathryn M. Gittings
Student Publications
A creative piece detailing the personal and public history of a small Pennsylvania town, specifically dealing with its crimes and their effect on the collective memory and atmosphere of the area.
Everything, Hannah M. Frantz
Everything, Hannah M. Frantz
Student Publications
This is a memoir piece that details a tumultuous period in my life between departing for my study abroad experience in Rwanda and Uganda, struggling with what I encountered there, and then attempting to reintegrate into the same life prior to my departure. Specifically, it focuses on my time in northern Uganda, and a women I met in an IDP (internal displaced persons) camp who really made me think about what my role should be both there and at home. This piece explores a number of themes including guilt, blame, and, ultimately, a certain amount of forgiveness.
Just Another Girl, Julia D. Marshella
Just Another Girl, Julia D. Marshella
Student Publications
A non-fiction piece that explores the causes of the author’s depression while in college. While she is able to pinpoint specific events that have led to her unhappiness, she realizes that accepting her life in spite of these obstacles will allow her to move forward.
Cold And Calculating, Kathryn E. Slezak
Cold And Calculating, Kathryn E. Slezak
Student Publications
This nonfiction essay investigates the relationship between eye contact and power in different situations. It brings up the idea that animals and humans are less different than often thought to be, and how body language is transcendent. It uses this underlying theme to investigate the author’s changing relationship with her father.
Red Rose, Sara Lauren Purifoy
Red Rose, Sara Lauren Purifoy
Student Publications
Red Rose follows the narrator’s innermost thoughts and feelings of abruptly being immersed into a culture very different from her own. While hiking with her brother, a second year environmental Peace Corps volunteer, to visit the home and garden of a Nicaraguan native, she reflects on the changes she sees in her brother and her inability to communicate in a foreign country. She struggles to overcome her feelings of linguistic isolation while still being fascinated by the culture around her. The piece ends on a lovely image of universal understanding.