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Silver Screen Time Machine: Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde and the Reframing of History
No full textBetween October 1932 and May 1934, businesses and law enforcement across the southern and midwestern United States were plagued by a gang of criminals led by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Their crime spree ended abruptly in May of 1934 when law enforcement, led by retired Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, killed the pair on a Louisiana backroad. Thirty-three years after the deaths of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the pair were resurrected this time through the fabled retelling of their story on the silver screen. Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde premiered to audiences in August of 1967. This paper explores how Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde reframed the concept of Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow, and their story. The paper discusses topics such as Color Theory – the use of color as a psychological tool – rewriting the crimes of Bonnie and Clyde, the perceived and official genres of Bonnie and Clyde, and casting choices
Engaging Honors Students through a Peer-to-peer Book Club
No full textAcademic libraries support diverse student populations, which can present challenges when building community across interests and schedules. This presentation showcases how a librarian and graduate students collaborated with Honors College staff to launch and sustain a peer-to-peer book club. Rather than follow a traditional model where all members read the same book, the team adopted a flexible, genre-themed approach that prioritized student led discussion. Presenters will share insights into initiating and maintaining the club, including format decisions, promotional strategies, digital and physical engagement spaces, and lessons learned. This session will benefit any library professional interested in low-cost, high-impact programming to support student engagement, especially in academic settings
From Beacon to Bonfire: Building a Brighter Library with LIT
No full textThirty-eight faculty members work in the Baylor University library system, covering areas such as archives, electronic resource management, research and engagement, and digital scholarship. While faculty meetings occur regularly, they don’t always offer insight into colleagues’ daily work. Listening sessions revealed a disconnect between knowing and valuing one another’s contributions. In response, the Library Faculty Leadership team launched Library Insight & Trends (LIT) sessions—intentional gatherings where librarians share their expertise with colleagues. This lightning talk explores how LIT fosters community and professional development, especially amid budget reductions and limited travel support. Presenters have included science and data librarians on institutional repositories, liaison librarians on evidence synthesis, and leadership on AI in academic libraries. With a successful semester completed and more sessions ahead, LIT provides a model for sustainable, peer-based learning. This talk will offer practical steps for implementing a similar initiative in any library setting to build collegiality and cross-functional understanding
Perceived social supports and the relationship between self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, and stress for mothers enrolled in psychology doctoral programs
No full textMothers who pursue graduate degrees face unique challenges to academic achievement and are associated with elevated anxiety, depression, and stress. Mothers balance academic studies, research commitments, and parental duties while competing with peers without children. Those with greater social support manifest lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. The purpose of this mixed method study was to explore if, and to what degree, social supports impact self-efficacy, anxiety, depression, and stress for mothers who are graduate students in the field of psychology in an APA (2023) accredited doctoral program. Self-Determination Theory and Self-Efficacy Theory serve as the theoretical frameworks for addressing research questions related to emotions and motivation. The choice of a mixed methods research design combines the use of inferential statistics to identify significant relationships, combined with richly textured descriptions of mothers’ subjective experience as graduate students. A purposive sample of at 52 female doctoral students, ages 18+, enrolled in clinical, counseling and school psychology programs who are also mothers participated. All of 52 participants completed a Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and 13 participated in semi-structured interviews. Mean participant age was 34.8 (SD= 5.9) and the mean number of children was 1.8 (SD=0.9). Quantitative analyses yielded significant relationships. Perceived support from family was a significant predictor of lower anxiety (p = .041), less depression (p = .041), and perceived support from a significant other was associated with lowered stress level (p <.000). After controlling for maternal age, household income, and number of children, social support from significant others was a predictor of reduced depression (p = .022). After controlling for maternal age, household income, and number of children, social support from significant others was a predictor of lower anxiety (p = .041), reduced depression (p = .022), and reduced stress (p = .010). Self-efficacy held no significant relationship to anxiety, depression, or stress. In terms of participants’ experience, mothers felt treated the same as other students despite having different circumstances. Social support among graduate student mothers can provide role models and additional resources too with difficulties and stressful events in unity that comes with motherhood. Additional research is needed to identify resources to meet the specific needs of graduate school mothers with children
Effects of dry needling and therapeutic exercise on sleep in individuals with chronic neck pain and sleep disturbance: A pilot randomized clinical trial
No full textAlthough there is evidence demonstrating a bidirectional relationship between sleep and pain, non-pharmacological interventions are lacking to address both sleep dysfunction and pain together. Therefore, research that investigates the effects of non-pharmacological interventions not only on pain but also on sleep dysfunction is warranted. As dry needling (DN) has been shown to influence biochemical substances that are associated with both pain modulation and sleep regulation, it has potential as an effective intervention in addressing sleep disturbance (SD) in patients with chronic neck pain (CNP). Before a large-scale randomized clinical trial (RCT) is carried out to examine the effects of DN for individuals with CNP and SD, a pilot study was conducted in order to examine the feasibility of an RCT. Therefore, the purposes of this pilot RCT were to determine: 1) the feasibility of an RCT aimed to examine the effects of DN in addition to therapeutic exercise (TE) in individuals with CNP and SD, and 2) the effect sizes of DN in order to estimate an appropriate sample size for a large-scale RCT. Thirty eligible participants were randomly assigned into two groups: DN plus TE (n = 14) and TE only (n = 16), but two from the TE group dropped out. The outcome measurements included total sleep duration using wrist actigraphy, sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), pain severity using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and disability level using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Sleep duration was collected four times: at baseline in week 1 and weekly in the following 3 weeks. The PSQI, NPRS and NDI scores were collected three times: at baseline, the 4-week follow-up, and the 12-week follow-up. The results demonstrated that a large-scale RCT is feasible and provided necessary insight into budgetary and personnel requirements. Additionally, a sample size of 68 was estimated for a full RCT. The effect size results suggest that PSQI is useful for detecting improvement in sleep quality for individuals with CNP and SD. However, total sleep time via actigraphy may not be a useful outcome measurement
Examining the lived experiences of African American men who live alone and utilize Medicaid home and community based services
No full textBackground: Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are an alternative type of long-term services and supports, which eligible individuals are available to elect in lieu of institutionalization. This study seeks to explore the lived experiences of African American men who utilize Medicaid HCBS and live alone. Three research questions were designed and studied:
Research Question 1: What are the lived experiences of African American men who use Medicaid HCBS and live alone?
Research Question 2: How do African American men who use Medicaid HCBS see their quality of life as a result of living alone?
Research Question 3: How do African American men who use Medicaid HCBS and live alone view the level of care they receive?
Methods: This qualitative exploratory study was designed as a hermeneutical phenomenological approach. Colaizzi’s seven step methodology was utilized to analyze data obtained via field conducted semi structured interviews.
Results: Colaizzi’s seven step methodology was utilized and the following six emergent themes were identified: (a) Dependence on Medicaid HCBS for ADLs and Health Management, (b) Satisfaction with Services but Desire for Improvement, (c) Autonomy and Control in Healthcare Decisions, (d) Challenges with Access to Care and Provider Consistency, (e) Emotional and Social Well-being, Aging, and Isolation, and (f) Importance of Trust, Dignity, and Respect in Provider Relationships. In alignment with Colaizzi’s seven step methodology, these six emergent themes were simplified into six overarching fundamental structures.
Conclusion: Medicaid HCBS services may be heavily relied upon by African American men who are looking to safely remain in the community setting and live alone. Medicaid HCBS programs should focus on availability in stable high quality HCBS providers, increase a focus on consumer direction to promote autonomy, and program revisions that promote the delivery of culturally competent care to this population
Childhood parent gendered-racial socialization and the endorsement of the Strong Black Woman schema in adulthood
No full textThis study aims to expand the current research on parent socialization of Black girls and the development of Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema endorsement in Black girls. The SBW schema has been linked to negative health outcomes such as stress and depression (Donovan & West, 2015; Abrams et al., 2019). Black women report that watching their mothers display attributes of the SBW schema was influential in how they handled hardships in their lives (Leath et al., 2023). The current study will further examine how particular gendered racial socialization messages influence Black women’s endorsement of the caretaking and strength components of the SBW schema. A cluster analysis will be used to create groups based on characteristics and frequency of gendered-socialization messages received based on Black woman pride, self-reliance, religiosity, sexual behaviors, oppression awareness, and the Black woman’s role in the family. Then, a MANOVA will be conducted to determine which clustered groups influence a high endorsement of caretaking and obligation to show strength
Smart Start: Milestone Compilation, Application, and Future Aspirations
No full textMy capstone project included continued research on Smart Start, a school readiness program for children with cerebral palsy (CP) at Scottish Rite for Children, beginning the exploration of a community partner for implementation, and the compilation of milestones and assessments. This capstone project produced evidence supporting the program with three more participants, information of preschools in the DFW area with criteria needed for successful implementation, a comprehensive 50-page document of milestones, a 54-page first draft of the gross motor section of a manual, and contribution to an assortment of scholarly writings.Scottish Rite for Childre
Widowhood Unveiled: Exploring Physical, Mental and Social Dimensions
No full textWidowhood, the loss of a spouse, is a profound and life-altering experience with significant implications for an individual's overall well-being. This article explores the impact of widowhood on physical, mental, and social health by reviewing relevant literature and empirical studies. The analysis highlights how grief, social support, coping strategies, and resilience shape the widowhood experience. Widowed individuals often face psychological challenges such as depression, anxiety, and existential struggles as they adjust to life without their partner and redefine their sense of self. Widowhood is linked to an increased risk of physical health issues, including cardiovascular problems, immune system dysfunction, and higher mortality rates. Despite these challenges, many widowed individuals exhibit remarkable resilience. Key factors such as strong social support networks, effective coping mechanisms, and finding meaning in loss contribute to reducing the adverse effects of widowhood. Understanding these protective factors can guide the development of nursing interventions that support bereaved individuals and enhance their well-being
Overcoming Barriers in Real Women Have Curves
No full textThe film Real Women Have Curves, powerfully depicts Ana’s journey as a young Mexican American woman navigating the challenges of gender, cultural, and socioeconomic constraints. This presentation examines how Ana García resists societal expectations, particularly regarding body image and education. I argue that by highlighting Ana’s resilience, Real Women Have Curves amplifies Latina voices and critiques restrictive norms. This presentation situates the film within broader Latina representation in U.S. media, showing how Mexican American women challenge oppression and claim autonomy