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  • The Knee That Shook America: A Case Study of Colin Kaepernick and Historical Analysis of Protest

    Creator:
    Okonkwo, Charles
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    America is said to be the land of the free and the home of the brave. With the unfair treatment of people of color in this country, however, one would believe that somewhere in the fine print, they were excluded from that phrase. The very foundation of this country was...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of my committee, Professor Aaron Lewis and Dr. Robert Thompson. Their constant encouragement

  • James Baldwin's Pedagogy of Love: A Method for Transforming American Political Thinking and Pedagogy in the Academy

    Creator:
    Saleem, Ikhzaan
    Abstract:
    My thesis examines how the American identity is constructed through thinking shaped by deception and domination, as James Baldwin argues in the corpus of his work. I rely on the work of Eddie Glaude Jr., Sean Kim Butorac, and Joel Schlosser to forward love in Baldwin’s political vision as being...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Betjemann and Dr. Robert Thompson, for agreeing to oversee this project. Thank you for your time and

  • Journey to the Center of GW170817: Bayesian parameter estimation of outflows from binary neutron star mergers

    Creator:
    Rodriguez, Isabel J.
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    The discovery of GW170817 provided the first empirical evidence that merging binary neutron star systems are both progenitors of short gamma-ray bursts, as well as the primary sites of the nucleosynthetic rapid-neutron capture process. Initially detected as gravitational wave (GW) and gamma-ray burst (GRB) triggers, GW170817 was well-localized and follow-up...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Isabel J. Rodriguez for the

  • Tragedy at Sandy Hook and the National Rifle Association's Propaganda Response

    Creator:
    Gundlach, Andrew
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    This research examines the response from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Specifically, the research seeks to conclude whether the NRA engaged in propaganda, and if so, what the ethical implications of such use are. Using literature from...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Robert S. Iltis This research examines the response from the National Rifle Association

  • Latinx Students in Latinx Fraternities and Sororities

    Creator:
    Martinez, Clara L.
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    The purpose of this study was to look at how Latinx fraternities and sororities influence a Latinx student’s identity development, academics, and their sense of belonging at a historically white university. A qualitative narrative study was utilized to understand the experiences of the four participants and their responses to the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    like to acknowledge: Kim McAloney, Jesús Ramírez, and Robert Thompson. Thank you for serving on my

  • The Experiences of Student-Athletes from Marginalized Communities Through Critical Dialogic Spaces

    Creator:
    Ekabutr, Amanda S.
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    On top of time demanding athletic and academic constraints, Division I student-athletes must balance many social identities, that include their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, religious affiliation, etc. This study attempts to fill the gap by providing student-athletes with marginalized identities a platform to (1) offer their own...
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    completing this thesis. I would also like to acknowledge my committee members: Robert Thompson, Michael

  • Sediment Pulse Behavior in Gravel-bedded Rivers

    Creator:
    Pace, Kylie M.
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    As dams approach the end of their useful life, there is need to predict where and how accumulated sediment will move following their removal to estimate impacts on aquatic habitat and infrastructure. Flume studies suggest that sediment pulses disperse in place for most dams, but it is hypothesized that a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ! funded.!Not! only!was! I! funded,! the! CEOAS! staff! and! especially! Lori,! Robert,! Stacey,! and

  • Diversity and Civil Leadership Programs : Is there a window of opportunity for equity and inclusiveness in the City of Portland's public involvement?

    Creator:
    Le, Khanh
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    Civic participation has been perceived to be an important aspect in the City of Portland. Portland‟s civic engagement model and the high level of public participation from Portlanders have drawn praises. Not all communities, however, have been included in the democratic process, which should be accessible to all Portlanders. Communities...
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    Capstone Project
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    ______________________________________________________________________________ Robert Thompson, representing Ethnic Studies I understand that my thesis

  • Is "Smart Growth" smart? : health effects of urban renewal in Portland, Oregon

    Creator:
    Buerger, Catherine F.
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    This thesis examines the impact of urban renewal on individual health, specifically focusing on an urban planning model called Smart Growth that is being used in Portland, Oregon. Findings are based on qualitative and quantitative analyses of interview and survey data from study participants living in a community where renewal...
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    committee, Dr. Nancy Rosenberger, Dr. Robert Thompson, and Dr. Kate MacTavish, for their guidance and

  • Revolutionary Love: Solidarity in the Vietnam Anti-War Movement

    Creator:
    Nguyen, Darlene
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    The Vietnamese population that migrated to the United States is largely tied to South Vietnam. As the population settled, their strong opposition to communism has driven many in the community towards political alignment with the alt-right and even white nationalists. The proximity to these movements and their seeming tolerance of...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Robert Thompson, Committee Member, representing School of Language, Culture, and Society