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This paper analyzes three Pixar movies to determine if a genre exists among them and if so, what are characteristics of the genre. I uncover rhetoric in Pixar’s animated movies that we may have watched as kids. Pixar is the rhetor in the study that uses symbols, which can be anything from themes, characters, settings, words, and imagery to communicate to the audience. Findings help audiences understand possible messages movie creators at Pixar send without us realizing. Analysis of the three artifacts help us understand Pixar’s creative strategy, the nature of contemporary Hollywood animation, and underlying elements of Pixar movies.
Using an auto-ethnographic frame and my experience with the Soliya Project, this research project attempts to close the gap in literature researching the presence of an American Southern dialect within cross-cultural settings. This research seeks a deeper understanding of how a perceived linguistic bias toward a Southern Dialect affects self-disclosure. Consequently, I explore an understanding of cross-cultural communication in light of linguistic biases and insecurities, their influence on self-disclosure, and cultural variations in the use of silence, specifically within computer-mediated communication.
This op-ed discusses how screen time is known to cause anxiety and feelings of loneliness, especially when spent on social media. Anxiety and loneliness generate an array of symptoms. Overuse of smartphones and social media increase the likelihood of social isolation, causing individuals to be stuck in a loop. In order to combat social isolation, particularly since the pandemic, individuals and parents need to be made aware of harmful effects. By gaining understanding, we can become more intentional with how much time is spent on social media and on our phones in general.
This study investigates the variables of family structure, resilience, and academic performance among Campbell University undergraduates. Family structure in this study is defined as: (a) Parents are married/cohabitating, or (b) Parents are divorced/separated. Previous research has highlighted negative correlations on resilience and academic performance when compared to parental divorce (Schaan & Vögele, 2016). The study utilizes an independent samples t-test to assess the data. Results are as followed; GPA (t(52) = 0.624, p = 0.536), and resilience (t(52) = -0.227, p = 0.821) when comparing the two familial structures. Limitations include a homogenous sample and potential respondent fatigue.
Within the past decade, virtual reality has enhanced the well-being of individuals in both the exercise and rehabilitative realms. Pertinent studies have concluded that virtual reality as a medical and kinesiological device shows promising results boosting proprioception, physical function, and performance while minimizing risk. In similar populations, improved mood and an enhanced perception of physical well-being have been observed. Virtual reality immersion games in which it is possible to simulate realistic sports scenarios are hypothesized to mimic the same effects in Division One athletes undergoing rehabilitation. Using a cardio-based application, our study aims to broaden this collection of research.
The beauty standard refers to physical traits that society deems beautiful. This can include an individual’s body weight and shape, height, and facial features. The positive relationship between attractiveness and benefits presented to attractive individuals leads people to seek to be ‘beautiful’ by society’s standards. Beauty ideals are often influenced by mass media and social media platforms which have negative impacts on an individual's mental well-being. Heavy media exposure to social media representations of the beauty standard has negative consequences for adolescents’ mental health and self-esteem. While social media use has numerous downsides, there are beneficial applications to its use.
The purpose of this research was to examine how Greek life impacts students’ academic performance, campus involvement and mental well-being. Results will be discussed in terms of understanding college life, student engagement, and possible changes that could be made to support academic success.
Wapello is a rural community in Louisa County, Iowa that serves as an integral part of the broader region with its many anchor institutions, including the courthouse, high school, and historical society museum. However, Wapello’s current issues with food security and limited healthcare access are emblematic of the issues of many other rural American communities. Through interviews and data analysis, this case study seeks to understand the local employment decline, physician shortages, and Wapello’s classification as a food desert. I conclude that the town’s issues can be mitigated through its community capitals and an appreciative inquiry approach to community development.
An artist's talk focused on our current work as individual artists. The talk will showcase artworks and explore the intricacies of various artistic processes while also discussing chosen mediums and highlighting the materials and techniques that define our work. Additionally, we will each share our unique approaches to art-making, demonstrating how our perspectives influence our creative decisions.
While it is commonly agreed that human trafficking is a horrendous crime and action should be taken to prevent it, the question arises of whether governments actually allow or even encourage trafficking to take place. The European Union (EU) has explicitly been working against trafficking for a number of years, yet the crime still frequently occurs in the region. As many countries in the EU have legalized prostitution in some way, one would wonder whether there was a relationship between legislative leniency towards prostitution and human trafficking, specifically of a sexual nature. This research seeks to test the question: how does the legalization of prostitution affect human trafficking in the European Union?
