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The Construction Of National Identity Through The Production Of Ritual And Spectacle: An Analysis Of National Day Parades In Singapore, Lily Kong, Brenda S. A. Yeoh

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

In this paper, we adopt the view that 'nation' and 'national identity' are social constructions, created to serve ideological ends. We discuss this in the specific empirical context of Singapore's National Day parades. By drawing on officially produced souvenir programmes and magazines, newspaper reports, and interviews with participants and spectators, we analyse the parades between 1965 and 1994, showing how, as an annual ritual and landscape spectacle, the parades succeed to a large extent in creating a sense of awe, wonderment and admiration. Discussion focuses on four aspects of the celebrations: the site of the parades, their display and theatricality, …

Ua35/4 International Outlook, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Wku International Programs

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Newsletter created by and about WKU International Programs.

Ua35/4 International Outlook, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Wku International Programs

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Freedom Of Expression: The Continuing Revolution In Japan's Legal Culture, Lawrence W. Beer

Maryland Series in Contemporary Asian Studies

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Communications And China's National Integration: An Analysis Of People's Daily And Central Daily News On The China Reunification Issue, Shuhua Chang

Maryland Series in Contemporary Asian Studies

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Media-Coverage On Taiwan In The People's Republic Of China, Jorg-Meinhard Rudolph

Maryland Series in Contemporary Asian Studies

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Ua12/2/1 March Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald featuring articles:

• Campbell, Jan. Ceremonies: Graduation, Marriage & the Subtle Message
• Pinkston, Janet. New Experiences in an Old Rock House – Indochinese Refugees
• Fish, Tim. Can’t Everybody be Everything – Clint Allen
• George, Tommy. People’s Choice – Intramurals

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 60, Wku Student Affairs

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• Hofsass, Susan. Ku Klux Klan Members, Citizens Group Seek Support for Their Beliefs – Demonstrations, Protests
• Brann, Suzanne. All Dorms Full; Search for Housing Begins
• Madrid, Tina. Labels Help Refugees Learn New Language – Laotians
• Coffey, Judy. Seven Faculty Cited for Teaching, Research
• Parker, Brian. Sea Creatures Invade Diddle Arena; Class Earns Lifetime Certification – Scuba
• Delegates Attend Convention This Weekend – Second Congressional District Democratic Convention
• Spencer, Donna. A New Look . . . Kentucky Building Scheduled to Open July 4
• Spaulding, Paula. James …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 46, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Highland, Jim. Reflections - A Seventy-Six Series
• Dr. Ray Franklin Delivers Four Lectures
• Dickey, Debbie. The Maestro Returns to Carnegie Hall, Bennie Beach
• Conway, Sheila. A Tax Study Best Seller, Stephen Lile
• Harvey, Debbie. ROTC on the Rebound
• Given, Ed. Hilltoppers in Ohio Valley Conference An Established Dynasty
• Just, Paul. Remember 1930-31
• Snodgrass, Jim. Weather Risk Assessment Tornado!
• Ashcraft, Betsy. Wandering Scholar - Reza Ahsan
• Grise, Richard. Guatemala Esta En Pie
• Bruce Edwards, Photographer
• Shelton, Larry. What You Can Do to Keep America Great
• Russell, Marvin. Tribute Paid to Dr. C.P. McNally
• Bowling …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 42, No. 3, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Corts, Paul. Western's Honors Program Forges Ahead
• Gray, David. Students Still Work Their Way
• Mefford, David & Roy Reynolds. Reaching Out for the Good Student
• Lawrence, Fred. Nick Rose All American
• Yeager, Randolph. A Westerner Remembers Harry Truman
• Scarborough, Clarice. Western Goes to Mexico
• Dillard, Gary & Rudolph Prins. Western at Tech Aqua
• Lawrence, Fred. Student Teaching - a la Guatemala
• Corts, Paul. Theatre Study Goes British
• Thompson, Kelly. The Most Unforgettable Person I Have Ever Known . . . Henry Cherry
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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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• Tucker, Bruce. No Cases Reported of Discrimination
• Regents Announce Promotions; Paul Cook Named to Assist Dero Downing
• E.A. Diddle Improving
• Harris, Mike. Dero Downing Takes Negative View of Superboard
• Vacation Begins Friday for Most
• University Involvement Needed in Housing Cases
• Nixon’s Troop Cuts
• Christmas Comes, Goes but Poverty Remains
• Fuller, Thomas. Would Retain College High
• Barlow, Sharon. Enough on Dixie
• Huff, Gary. Wants Busses
• Lyne, John. Faculty Pressured to Avoid Students?
• 269 Needed from Pool for Draft Next Month
• Christmas Party Scheduled Today – Panhellenic …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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• Neumayer, Rick. Social Issues Dominate Dialogue
• Atkinson, Marthalee. Caretaker Continues Run with Weekend Performances
• 21 Local Merchants Sign with Discount Program
• Wilkerson, Larry. Construction Projects to be Completed Soon – Pearce-Ford Tower, Parking Structure, Maintenance Services Building, Tate Page Hall, Downing University Center, Cravens Graduate Center & Library, Service & Supply Building
• Newman Schedules Movie for Monday
• Linda Mooney Wins American Association of University Women Speech Meet
• Allan Trout Schedules Visit to Kentucky Building
• Scholarship Fund Receives Donation
• Symposium Shows Changing Times
• Associated Student Government; …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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• Atkinson, Marthalee. Caretakers Debut Billed Tomorrow in Theatre
• Whitney Young to Lecture on Campus Tonight
• Students to Quiz Administrators
• Wilkerson, Larry. Assaults May be Increasing on Campus
• A Time to Lead Not to Follow
• Taking Safety Measures Could Avert Assaults
• Students Should Attend Administrative Symposium
• Stoops, Chris. No Permit for Destruction
• Jacobs, Gwen. Wants Dixie
• Eaton, Stewart. Thanks Western Grill
• Wreath Lighting Slated – Cherry Hall
• Connelly, Linda. Associated Student Government Urges Probe of Student Housing
• Gamma Sigma Sigma Plan Christmas Dance
• Footballers Sign High …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Neumayer, Rick. Group to Study Student Role
• Whitney Young Speaks Here Tuesday
• White, Alana & David Sutherland. Lettermen Demonstrate Ability to Hold Their Own in Rock Show
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• Atkinson, Marthalee. Western Players Bill Caretakers to Begin Next Wednesday
• Wilkerson, Larry. ROTC Enrollment Decreases; More Cadets Complete Program
• Wilkerson, Larry. John Lyne Represents Kentuckians in Nation’s Draft Lottery
• State Studies Fee Increase
• Dance Scheduled
• Draft Oppresses Young and Poor
• Honor Societies Reflect Academic Atmosphere
• Keen Hall Lot Needs Attention
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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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• Associated Student Government to Issue Discount Book
• Reflections Experiment in Theatrics
• Mame Ends Successful Run in Van Meter this Weekend
• Pianist Set to Perform in Concert – Claude Frank
• Lettermen to Return for December Concert
• Harris, Mike. Student Court Gets Power to Oversee Auto Forgeries
• Philosophers Convene for State Meeting Here
• Todd, Tom. Bruce Goodman Captures Ogden Speech Meet
• Tomorrow Dubbed Sadie Hawkins Day
• Discount Offers More for Money
• Student Court: Jury of Peers
• Attorney General Must Go – John Mitchell
• McDermitt, Kathy. Expects Respect …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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• Associated Student Government Forms Committee to Study Participation
• Western to Request $53 Million Budget
• War Dead List Read in Candlelight Vigil
• Neumayer, Rick. Reapportionment of Congress Causes Controversy
• Wilkerson, Larry. Dr. Marvin Russell Watches Apollo 12 Launch
• Tuell, Gwynne. November Nonsense Set in Ballroom Tonight
• Murray Brass Quintet to Play Tomorrow
• Atkinson, Marthalee. Western Students Honored at Conclave of Southern Writers
• Ronald Spears Wins Finley Grise Grant
• Efforts Intensify for Prisoner Aid
• Space Program Adding Invaluable Information
• Zielke, Lawrence & David Porter. Associated Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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• Neumayer, Rick. Unique “Mame’ Run Continues
• Poets Plan Conclave Tomorrow
• S.L.A. Marshall Calls Bombing Halt Greatest Error by A President
• Tokenism and Timidity: Academic Council Delays Action Without Student Opposition
• Genesis II Set Tonight – Cinema Guild
• Dr. Marvin Russell Watches Apollo Launching
• Chi Omega Bills Nonsense Tuesday in Ballroom
• Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Hosts Parents
• Seniors Need to Complete Requirements
• Annual Turkey Shoot Scheduled Next Week
• Peaceful Dissent Should Continue
• Gen. Marshall Epitomizes Dr. Strangelove Image
• Culture Abounds on Campus
• Tate, Boyce & Marvin …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Neumayer, Rick. Mame Opens Thursday
• S.L.A. Marshall to Speak on Campus Tonight
• Atkinson, Marthalee. Contemporary Writers to Appear at Poetry Conclave Saturday
• Little Anthony Concert Set for 8 P.M. Tomorrow
• Reading of War Dead Scheduled Tuesday
• Sullivan, Marta, Marthalee Atkinson & Larry Wilkerson. NBC’s Irving R. Levine Warns of America’s Internal Dangers
• Neumayer, Rick. Academic Council Delays Student Vote
• Danforth Scholars Nominated
• Putting Off Until Later What Could be Done Today – WKU Academic Council
• Evaluation Progress Exceeds Expectations
• Flowers, Mrs. Edward. UNICEF Thanks
• Sims, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Neumayer, Rick. Associated Student Government Committee Compiling Teacher Evaluation Results
• Noted Military Historian to Speak Tuesday Night – S.L.A. Marshall
• Wilkerson, Larry. Political Machines Dismantled in Local and State Elections
• Debaters to Invade Today for Invitational Tourney
• Connelly, Linda. President Nixon’s Plea for Support Fails to Outline Specific Timetable
• International Cultural Center Sets Open House
• Concrete Strike Threatens to Halt WKU Construction
• Herald Regrets Story Error
• Nixon Lulls the Great Silent Majority While the War Drags On and On
• Beavers, Danny. Vietnam Moratorium & Media …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Neumayer, Rick. Associated Students Enlisting Merchants for Student Discount Plan
• Irving Levine to Lecture Here Thursday Night
• Wilkerson, Larry. Balloting Today to Decide Local Races, Crucial Issues
• University Press of Kentucky Representative to Visit WKU Campus
• Science Prof Delivers Papers – Elmer Gray
• Interfraternity Council Adds Presidents
• November Program Set for Planetarium
• Laotian Intervention Parallels Vietnam War
• Drug Proposal Ignores Nature of Marijuana
• Seeger, Ronald. Letter to the Editor
• Neumayer, Rick. Associated Student Government Returns Constitution, Limits Further Study
• Lyne, John. Oscars for Commercial Expertise? …