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Agency Actualization and Artistic Awakening: The Poetic Rhetoric of Freedom School Students
Get PDFThis paper analyzes the rhetoric of poems written by Freedom School students in Mississippi amidst the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Much of the rhetoric documented, explored, and valued from this era is of adults with the power and means to have their voices heard and respected; however, this paper argues the value of these students’ unique Black experience as one that is underexplored and greatly compelling. The social and political context surrounding the inception of Freedom Schools is discussed, as well as the need for further research and scholarship on the intellectual activity and rhetorical artifacts of the students of these schools
The Athlete Advantage: The impact of sport participation on auditory and visual reaction times
Get PDFReaction time is the amount of time it takes an individual to process information following a stimulus (Haen Whitmer, 2021). An aspect of daily life that heavily relies on reaction times is sports. Sports can be categorized into two different categories: open skill-dominated (OSD) and closed skill-dominated (CSD). OSD sports, such as football, occur in changing environments and athletes must react and make decisions quickly to perform well. CSD sports, such as swimming, occur in unchanging environments and athletes must react to a single stimulus quickly. In this research, participants reacted to visual stimuli and combined (visual + auditory) stimuli to analyze the effect stimuli type had on reaction time. Participants were subjected to two different types of reaction time tasks, either simple or choice, that measured participants\u27 reaction time when decision-making is involved. A three-way ANOVA suggested that reaction times are affected by stimulus type (visual or combined) (p = 0.004) and reaction time test type (p \u3c 0.001), but not sport participation (p = 0.209). However, overall participation in collegiate athletics was correlated with faster reaction times regardless of test or stimuli type (p = 0.007). Reaction time is one mechanism by which psychologists study perception-action, and this adds to current research surrounding perception-action within sports performance
The Effect of COVID-19 and the Media on Trust in the Healthcare System
Get PDFThe present study surveys the role that mass media consumption and COVID-19 plays on people\u27s trust in healthcare as well as their health behaviors. Current research has shown that misinformation about COVID-19 is likely to be spread by the media to influence people\u27s opinions on healthcare. This study provides a more in depth look on how media information impacts trust in the healthcare system and subsequent health behaviors in the midst of a pandemic. 202 participants completed a survey measuring media usage and health behaviors, with 38% identifying as students. The results revealed a strong positive correlation between trust in the media and trust in the healthcare system, indicating that the media has a significant effect on individuals\u27 health beliefs. The correlation between trust in media and healthcare provides an understanding that overall trust affects health behaviors and willingness to seek out professional medical assistance
The 1945 Purchase of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: How World War II Changed Racing History and Culture
Get PDFThe Indianapolis 500 did not occur from 1942 to 1945 because of World War II. And due to war efforts to conserve fuel and a suspension of all auto racing activities, Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner of the time, Eddie Rickenbacker, let the track deteriorate. The racetrack began to crumble, the infield became overgrown, stands began to fall apart, and many people thought that was the end for the legendary race course, and so to the Indianapolis 500. This thesis explores how the future of the track and race were secured through the efforts of two men, Wilbur Shaw and Tony Hulman. Shaw was a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner, who was able to get wealthy businessman, Hulman, involved in buying the course. Through the efforts of these two men, the race course was saved and repaired, improved even, and the Indianapolis 500 was given the green light to continue in 1946. These men were not only able to build the track back up to its former glory, but make it something much more, and by so doing, they also created their own culture around racing. Not only does the reopening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway depict the rise in entertainment following World War II, but it also shows the rise in the popularity of race culture, especially in the Indianapolis community. Since 1946, the Indianapolis 500 has brought hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway annually
Total Years Played in Sport versus Years Played Competitively as a Predictor of Sports
Get PDFSports performance is a heavily studied topic that is an important factor in recruitment for college and professional level sports as well as in the multi-billion-dollar sports gambling industry. One variable lacking in previous sports performance research is the number of years played an athlete has played in total as well as the number of years they played at a competitive level as a predictor of sports performance. Using a Qualtrics survey with a self-reported, subjective measurement of sports performance, data from 23 Butler University student-athletes was collected. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Findings are inconclusive due to the small sample size. Future researchers should create a standard self-report measurement for athletes. In addition, future research should include years in total playing a sport and years played competitively as variable affecting sports performance
A Note on Recent English Language Scholarship Constantine Joseph Beschi, S.J.
Get PDFTHIS article delves into the life and scholarly contributions of Constantine Joseph Beschi S.J. (1680–1747), an Italian Jesuit missionary renowned for his profound influence on Tamil scholarship and literature in India during the 17th and 18th centuries. Beschi, also known by his Tamil name Vīramāmunivar, is celebrated for his diverse literary outputs, including Tamil grammars, dictionaries, translations, and religious hymns. The centerpiece of his legacy, the epic Tamil poem Tēmpāvaṇi, is a notable work blending literary artistry with theological insights into the life of St. Joseph. This article critically reviews recent scholarly works that explore various aspects of Beschi\u27s life, his missionary strategies, and his enduring impact on Tamil culture and Christian theology. It highlights contributions from scholars like A. Susaimani O.S.M., Marguerita Trento, and Anand Amaladass S.J., who have significantly advanced the understanding of Beschi’s works. Moreover, the article points to the increasing availability of English translations of Beschi’s works, including the complete Tēmpāvaṇi by M. Dominic Raj, thus making his contributions more accessible to contemporary scholars. The article not only underscores the importance of Beschi\u27s works in the context of cross-cultural and religious studies but also encourages further academic exploration to fully appreciate the depth and breadth of Beschi\u27s impact on Indian scholarship