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Pretty Baby: The Conundrum Of Child Beauty Pageants, Taryn Lenert Apr 2018

Pretty Baby: The Conundrum Of Child Beauty Pageants, Taryn Lenert

Undergraduate Research Conference

The research question that drives this study is: If child beauty pageants may have dramatic and negative effects on some young girls, why do pageant mothers insist on having their daughters compete? In this poster, I explore both the pros and cons of life in the world of childhood pageant competitions using the television show, Toddlers and Tiaras as a backdrop for the discussion.


Making Marriage: Some Key Ingredients For A More Successful Union, Caitlin Davis Hornback, Dianne Dentice Mar 2016

Making Marriage: Some Key Ingredients For A More Successful Union, Caitlin Davis Hornback, Dianne Dentice

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Before entering into my own marriage on October 17, 2015, I wanted to discover the factors of what makes a successful marriage to help prevent becoming part of the 50% divorce statistic. When divorce can range anywhere from $15,000- $30,000, why would anyone want to leave their spouse?


Co-Parenting: Your Marriage May Be Over, But Your Family Is Not, Sarah Guyer Apr 2011

Co-Parenting: Your Marriage May Be Over, But Your Family Is Not, Sarah Guyer

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Life after divorce is hard, especially when there are children in the mix. The following are tips and impacts of Co-parenting.


Religion As The Cause Of Temperance And Abstinence: How The Second Great Awakening Took The Fun Out Of Nineteenth Century America, Savannah L. Williamson Mar 2009

Religion As The Cause Of Temperance And Abstinence: How The Second Great Awakening Took The Fun Out Of Nineteenth Century America, Savannah L. Williamson

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Pre-Marital sex and consumption of alcohol are a continuous presence in America. While many may think this statement would describe a modern day college campus, it is actually an accurate portrayal of the 19th century in the United States. These trends continued until one reform movement resulted in a sudden decrease in pre-marital sexual activity and constant intoxication. This reform came in the shape of religion. The Second Great Awakening brought about several changes in society that altered the way Americans lived their lives. After the mid-19th century, sex and alcohol would never be the same. Ultimately, the Second Great …