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Comic Book Fandom: An Exploratory Study Into The World Of Comic Book Fan Social Identity Through Parasocial Theory, Anthony Robert Ramirez

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Comic books and their extensive lineup of characters have invaded all types of media forms, making comics a global media phenomenon that are having a wider profile in media and popular culture. The community of comic book fans has grown as well. The purpose of this study is to investigate how these fans identify with their favorite comic book character(s) through the application of parasocial theory, in order to discover if and how various identification levels lead to the fan's level of fandom or attachment. Various fans of comic books are interviewed, in order to investigate attachment levels and level …

Beneath The Kiss: Unearthing The Ideological Underpinnings Of Kay Jewelers Advertisements, Chelsea Nedlyn Hill

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

ABSTRACT

Advertising is a frequently used influential and persuasive means of communication, such as Kay Jewelers, a corporation whose advertising methods have been superficially appealing to a female audience. However, this study sought to investigate the ideological underpinnings associated with Kay Jewelers advertisements, employing an ideological criticism to argue through feminist theory that Kay Jewelers utilizes key elements of heteronormative love as a means to persuade and influence men to purchase their jewelry products. Through this underpinning of heteronormative romance, Kay Jewelers emphasizes the notion that an artifact, like a piece of jewelry, is necessary in order to properly express …

The Prospector, December 2, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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The Prospector, November 18, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: No More: El Paso Continues to Stop Domestic Violence

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Headline: Living on the Edge

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Headline: Basketball Issue: Two Teams Two Different Paths

The Prospector, October 28, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Expression or Suppression: Sexy is the New Black for Women on Halloween

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Headline: I Want You at the Polls

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Headline: Take Care of Yourselves Women

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Headline: Centennial Homecoming

Minero Magazine, Volume Xix, Fall 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Cover Story: The Centennial Issue

The Prospector, September 30, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Got Pot?

The Prospector, September 23, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Truce: College Republicans and University Dems Strive to Get Students to Vote

The Prospector, September 16, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Perceptions Change Ink Doesn't

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Headline: The Centennial Issue: A Century of Impact

The Prospector, July 22, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Volunteers Work with Immigrants at Local Shelter

The Prospector, July 15, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Voiceless and Undocumented

The Prospector, July 8, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Call for Action

The Prospector, June 24, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Better Business Ballpark

The Prospector, June 17, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: El Paso Needs to Become Bike-Friendly

The Prospector, June 10, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: SGA President Sworn In

The Prospector, May 6, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Graduation Issue Celebrating UTEP's 100th Anniversary

The Prospector, April 29, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Art Against All Odds

The Prospector, April 22, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Recycling in Style

The Prospector, April 15, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: No Money Mo' Problems

The Prospector, April 8, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: It's a Man's World

The Prospector, April 1, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Health & Wellness Issue: Vices Unmasked

Minero Magazine, Volume Xviii, Spring 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Cover Story: Will Learn For Food

The Prospector, March 25, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: ¡Sí Se Puede! : UTEP Prepares for César Chavez Day

The Prospector, March 18, 2014, Utep Student Publications

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Headline: Vámanos al Simicare