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Twelfth Night | Image 13
No full textThis performance of Shakespeare\u27s Twelfth Night, set in 1915 in the United States against a background of jazz and a hurricane, was adapted and directed by Emily Duncan, with Carmine DiBiase as Dramaturg.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/shakespeare_proj_images/1122/thumbnail.jp
JSU Events, Club and Organization Documents
No full textThis collection is comprised of programs, schedules, booklets, leaflets, and other miscellaneous publications and materials that document events held on Jacksonville State University’s campus. These events are sponsored by JSU clubs and organizations, both faculty and student-related, along with JSU administration-hosted events, such as Faculty and Staff convocation. The materials were originally stored in the Alabama Gallery vertical file
Empowerment or Conformity? A Visual Critique of Gender Roles in Bic’s Ad
No full textThis critique examines a BIC pen advertisement aimed at celebrating Women’s Day, exploring how it reflects and reinforces traditional gender roles within professional contexts. The ad\u27s slogan, “Look like a girl, Act like a lady, Think like a man, Work like a boss,” suggests that women must embody both feminine and masculine traits to achieve professional success. While intended to empower, the advertisement mistakenly perpetuates stereotypes by implying that feminine qualities alone are inadequate for leadership. Through the portrayal of a confident, professional woman, the ad targets career-oriented women but reinforces the idea that success requires conforming to gendered expectations in both appearance and behavior. By invoking traits typically associated with masculinity, the ad subtly suggests that women must adopt masculine characteristics to be seen as effective leaders, thereby upholding traditional corporate standards. This critique highlights the complexities in media representations of gender, illustrating how attempts at empowerment can unintentionally sustain the very stereotypes they seek to challenge. The analysis underscores the need for advertising that genuinely redefines gender expectations, promoting inclusivity and authentic empowerment.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2025/1037/thumbnail.jp
Why Combat Athletes Lose Weight for Competition
No full textPlease note: no video is available for this presentation.
Rapid weight loss (RWL) is widespread among combat sports athletes seeking a competitive advantage. However, the methods and techniques vary generally and can significantly impact performance and health. The effectiveness and risks of weight loss depend on the methods used, their scientific basis, and athlete supervision.
This study investigates the prevalence, methods, and influencing factors of weight loss strategies in combat sports. It explores how cultural norms, coaching practices, and scientific guidelines influence weight-cutting decisions in different combat sports. It evaluates whether current weight-cutting practices align with evidence-based recommendations for safe weight management. Maintaining a healthy weight loss system is important due to the increased potential health risk the athlete could face if done incorrectly or neglectfully. By reviewing and analyzing weight loss trends across different combat sports and levels of competition, this research highlights where areas of improvement can occur to support the athlete more efficiently.
Most combat athletes undergo weight cuts multiple times yearly, typically losing 3-5% of body weight within 7-14 days before competition. The most frequently used strategies are controlled dieting, increased exercise, training in heated environments, and fluid restriction. However, some athletes turn to extreme methods such as laxatives, diuretics, diet pills, and self-induced vomiting, which pose serious health risks, including dehydration and hormonal imbalances.
Coaches significantly influence athletes’ weight-cutting strategies, but many rely on traditional, non-scientific methods, increasing the risk of unsafe practices. This increases the risk of unhealthy weight loss cuts for athletes since these methods tend not to be based on some form of scientific methods. Athletes should collaborate with sports nutritionists to ensure weight loss methods are both effective and safe. They can guide them on the proper way to lose weight safely and efficiently. With guidance from a health professional, an athlete can achieve successful weight cuts that should lead to less hindrance to their performance and increase their overall health.
While weight cutting is essential in combat sports, rapid weight loss over short periods poses serious health and performance risks. Some athletes follow safe weight management strategies, but others adopt extreme, harmful methods due to pressure or misinformation. A science-based, holistic approach to weight management is essential for optimizing performance while minimizing health risks.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2025/1030/thumbnail.jp
Silvanus in Ex Viso Inscriptions
No full textThis study explores ninety-five Latin inscriptions from Italy which include the phrases ex viso or ex visu, typically referring to visions or dreams of a religious variety. This type of votive inscription, primarily dating from the first and second centuries CE, were often written on marble altars or accompanied by carved depictions of the subject. Within the corpus, Silvanus and Jupiter are most frequently invoked, with Silvanus depicted in eighteen instances, twice that of Jupiter. The demographics of the dedicators showcase a diverse group including women, enslaved and freedpeople, Greeks, and individuals of Eastern origin, with no straightforward pattern of deity preference linked to these identities. While Silvanus’s prominence remains largely unexplained, his association with visions may indicate a particular availability or visual emphasis of his character. This collection of inscriptions also provides insight into the broader religious practices and material culture associated with Roman epiphanic experiences.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2025/1011/thumbnail.jp
Iron Deficiency and Athletics Performance: Implication, Interventions, and Strategies for Optimization
No full textIron is a crucial mineral that supports oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and muscle function. It is primarily stored in hemoglobin and myoglobin, facilitating oxygen delivery to muscles during exercise. Additionally, iron plays a role in critical metabolic pathways, such as the electron transport chain and enzyme activity. While adequate iron levels are necessary for optimal performance, excessive iron can be harmful, leading to oxidative stress and cellular damage. Hepcidin, a key regulatory protein, controls iron absorption and distribution, ensuring adequate levels while preventing toxicity. Increased hepcidin levels can limit iron availability, which is particularly relevant for athletes who experience iron loss through training and sweat. Iron deficiency, with or without anemia, is common among athletes due to increased iron losses from training and insufficient dietary intake. This can impair oxygen transport, reduce endurance, and negatively affect strength, power, and recovery. Iron is important for training athletes, as it is needed to produce red blood cells in response to low blood oxygen. An examination of iron metabolism in athletes with its impact on performance and the importance of iron for physical performance.
Athletes with low iron stores may benefit from supplementation, especially during high-intensity training or altitude exposure. However, excess supplementation in those with sufficient iron does not enhance performance and may lead to increased hepcidin levels, reducing iron absorption. Additionally, adequate levels of vitamins D and B12 can support iron metabolism and red blood cell production. For athletes, balancing vitamin D and B12 intake is essential for overall performance, energy, and recovery. Regular attention to dietary sources will help maintain these vitamins at optimal levels for athletic performance.
Iron is essential for endurance athletes, especially if they are trained hard. If an athlete has low ferritin, iron supplements can be taken to help their body produce red blood cells. But, if an athlete already has enough iron, taking more will not improve their performance. The current rules on iron management are unclear, so more research is needed to find the best iron levels and how to supplement them. Overuse of iron supplements can cause high levels of a protein called hepcidin, which can hinder your body from absorption and use of iron properly. However, increasing your intake of the right calories and enough vitamin D and B12 could help reduce levels and improve how your body uses iron.
In conclusion, Iron plays a vital role in athletic performance by supporting oxygen transport and muscle function. Deficiencies can significantly impair endurance and strength, while proper management of diet and supplementation can help maintain optimal iron status. Future research should refine guidelines for iron supplementation in athletes to maximize performance without causing adverse effects.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2025/1002/thumbnail.jp
Effects of Pomegranate Supplementation on Strength, Endurance, and Post-Exercise Recovery
No full textVarious studies show that pomegranate supplementation has positively affected exercise performance and recovery. Studies varied in exercise type and dosage; they regularly showed benefits for endurance and recovery. Given the increasing popularity of natural, plant-based supplements, this is significant because it explores a promising, antioxidant-rich option that could accelerate recovery and enhance performance in individuals. Understanding how pomegranates work could lead to a more sustainable and effective approach to health and fitness, especially for those looking to optimize exercise outcomes. Combining research on pomegranates helps us understand the impact on recovery markers like oxidative stress, inflammation, muscle soreness, and its effects on strength and endurance. The results continually showed that pomegranates have a positive impact on endurance.
Several studies have shown that pomegranate can boost VO2max, stamina, and aerobic capacity, making it a good option for improving endurance and speeding up recovery. Regarding strength training, the results are mixed. However, some studies suggest pomegranate can help with recovery post-workout and enhance performance during strength exercises; this likely depends on factors like exercise, dosage, and individual response.
On the recovery end, pomegranate shows potential in reducing inflammation and muscle soreness. This is due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Some studies show that it may help protect important enzymes and reduce harmful chemicals in the body that can cause damage. These powerful actions of pomegranate lead to suggestions that it benefits one’s body by protecting it from the damage that intense physical activity can cause.
Pomegranate’s antioxidants effectively enhance recovery by improving cardiovascular function, reducing oxidative stress, and reducing inflammation; this contributes to quicker recovery and less muscle fatigue. However, pomegranate properties have effectively enhanced exercise recovery and performance. There are variations across studies that make it difficult to conclude. Differences in dosage, exercise regimens, and study design complicate determining the most effective use of pomegranate supplementation. Higher doses have better results, but these may not work for everyone.
Pomegranate supplementation may benefit endurance athletes the most, but evidence for strength improvements is less consistent with factors like dosage and exercise type. Variability in protocols limits the conclusion on the best use of pomegranate supplements. While the exact benefits can vary, pomegranate has much to offer to support endurance and recovery. Further research and standardizing protocols are needed to unlock the potential of pomegranates and ensure they are used to their greatest advantage in recovery and training for athletes and coaches.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2025/1000/thumbnail.jp
Legends of Harmonia Wall 2
No full textWall display of three illustrated posters from Legends of Harmonia, showing key visual environments from the game.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/etds_mfa_images/1133/thumbnail.jp
