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  • Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal to Expand Internet Access

    Creator:
    Easdale, Matthew
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    Fast, reliable internet access is shown to have numerous economic benefits, including contributing to growth, increasing GDP, decreasing unemployment and depopulation of rural areas, and encouraging competition. However, in the United States, there are large sections of the population that are left severely underserved – mostly rural, low-income, and minority...
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    Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal

  • Trouble on the High Seas: An Analysis of Congressional Speech Patterns regarding Sea Level Rise in the 115th Congress

    Creator:
    Fuller, Joshua A.
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    When running for a political office, a candidate’s platform is important for the voter to understand what the that individual believes. Candidates do not always lay out a concrete platform and tend to stay away from salient issues, such as climate change and its effects, and run on platforms that...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Christopher Stout When running for a political office, a candidate’s platform is

  • An Analysis of Americans’ Trust in the News Media

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    Uskokovic, Andrea A.
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    With trust in the media reaching an all-time low among Americans, I wanted to explore what prompted this shift in attitude. This thesis analyzes how Americans’ perspectives on the credibility of modern-day media and the value they place on the freedom of the press are heavily influenced by their preferred...
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    : 10.1017/s002238161100123x. Bail, Christopher A, Lisa Argyle, Taylor Brown, John Bumpuss, Chen Haohan

  • The Effects of Language on Cognitive Flexibility and Related Properties of Executive Functioning

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    Hildenbrand, Lena
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    In the literature, a controversy persists over whether speaking multiple languages may result in what has been referred to as a bilingual advantage that is advantages for executive functioning (EF) skills. While evidence in favor of such a has been reported, the reliability of these findings has been questioned. To...
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    Christopher Sanchez In the literature, a controversy persists over whether speaking multiple languages

  • Interaction of Design Factors in the Truckload Relay Network Design with Mixed Fleet Dispatching Problem

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    Jenks, Christopher L.
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    Truckload carriers operating under a Point-To-Point (PtP) dispatching method seek to minimize miles driven with empty loads. This results in driving tours keeping drivers away from their homes for weeks at a time causing high turnover rates industry wide. One proposed solution combines Relay Network dispatching with existing PtP. This...
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    Christopher L. Jenks for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Industrial Engineering presented on

  • Variation in Irc7p activity amongst brewing strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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    Vega, Esteban A.
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    Polyfunctional thiols are sulfur containing compounds that are important to the flavor and aroma profile of some foods and beverages. S. Cerevisiae has been shown in wine yeast that it is capable of producing these thiols to create a fruity aroma and flavor profile. IRC7, a gene that codes the...
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    Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Esteban Vega A THESIS submitted to

  • Drone Strikes : The Moral, Political, and Legal Implications of the Changing Character of War

    Creator:
    Khalife, Ryan A.
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    Drone strikes have become a defining strategy in the US War on Terror. Since the first combat drone strike in 2001, the executive branch has intentionally increased the deployment of drones for counterterrorism operations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This thesis explores the moral and legal justifications for...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Christopher McKnight Nichols Drone strikes have become a defining strategy in the US War

  • The Effect of Instructional Technique on Perceived Musicality

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    Walchli, Ashley M.
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    Previous research has shown significant improvements in standard measurements of student learning in traditional classroom settings when constructivist instruction techniques are skillfully applied as opposed to its traditional counterpart, direct instruction. The purpose of this study is to apply the concept of constructivism in musical instruction. The working hypothesis is...
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    Technique on Perceived Musicality by Ashley M. Walchli A THESIS

  • The Effects of Movies on Political Opinions about Race

    Creator:
    Nixon, Cara Y.
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    Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin is known for altering the social and political landscape of the United States during a particularly tumultuous, divided period. The novel, which tells the story of enslaved man Uncle Tom, had wide influence and was considered to help “lay the groundwork for the Civil...
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    Race by Cara Nixon A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

  • The Effect of Gerrymandering on Voter Turnout

    Creator:
    Blaskowsky, Alexa T.
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    The relationship between partisan gerrymandering and voter participation has still not been fully understood. Although it is clear that there are many factors that affect voter participation, the effect of gerrymandering on voter participation still has not been studied. In this study, I will be examining if partisan gerrymandering affects...
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    by Alexa Blaskowsky A THESIS submitted to Oregon State