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A Map for Purchase College and Myself
No full textWhat would a better interactive map for Purchase College even look like? And what would it take to make one? In this project, I aim to reimagine the current interactive map by applying UI/UX design principles with a focus on wayfinding, the science of navigating and orienting oneself within the physical environment. It entails a literature review of contemporary materials, a research campaign, and consultation of campus clubs and organizations. This all culminates in the development of a web-based application with touch-based interaction.Purchase College SUNYVisual ArtsBachelor of ScienceWilson, Davi
Culture as Catalyst: Arts-Driven Growth and the Fight for Equity
Full text linkThis study explores the impacts of investing in and planning for the arts within urban environments. Specifically, it investigates how cultural development can contribute to increased social cohesion and economic revitalization in cities. By examining the mechanisms through which cultural cities are shaped, such as public policy, government, private funding, and grassroots advocacy, this research aims to comprehensively understand how artistic and cultural initiatives are integrated into broader urban planning strategies. Through an analysis and case study of Miami-Dade County this paper will examine how these strategies have led to immense change in the fabric of local communities. A key will be placed on the complex relationship between state-sponsored cultural growth and its effects on marginalized communities highlighting the neighborhoods of The Design District and Wynwood in Miami. While the arts can serve as a powerful tool for inclusion and empowerment, they can also become vehicles for displacement and gentrification if not implemented with equity in mind. This study, therefore, seeks to identify how such consequences can be anticipated and mitigated through inclusive planning practices, ensuring that the benefits of cultural investment are shared equitably among all residents.Purchase College SUNYArts ManagementBachelor of ArtsShue, Jordan E
Geryon: Dramaturgical Casebook
Full text linkThis casebook is a cumulative review of the dramaturgical work done on Geryon, a theatrical adaptation inspired by Anne Carson's Autobiography of Red. It includes a dramaturgical overview, a sourcebook (which embodies the pre-production research), a record of the audience-focused draamturgy (such as the lobby display), and a post-production reflection of the process.Purchase College SUNYTheatre and PerformanceBachelor of ArtsNarayan, Gaur
Revamping The Beat: A DIY Publication Overhaul
Full text linkThis paper dives into the publication overhaul of SUNY Purchase's arts and culture magazine, The Beat. It explains how The Beat's team updated the look, style, and content of the magazine to better show off the campus's creative community through our 20th issue, "Escaping the Ordinary." It also shows which areas are still lacking and provides recommendations on how the publication can improve.Purchase College SUNYJournalismBachelor of ArtsBreen, Virginia M
The Uncanny, The Abject, and The Monstrous Feminine in Contemporary Body Horror / Perfecting Audrey
No full textThis thesis explores how contemporary women-centered body horror films subvert traditional representations of femininity by externalizing psychological trauma and societal pressures through grotesque transformations of the female body. Using Sigmund Freud's concept of the uncanny, Julia Kristeva's theory of abjection, and Barbara Creed's notion of the monstrous feminine, the paper analyzes Black Swan (2010) and The Substance (2024) to reveal how horror operates not just as a spectacle of fear but as a space for cultural critique. Through the uncanny motif of doubling, both films expose the internalized tension between personal desire and oppressive social expectations. Freud's uncanny is illustrated through the protagonists–doubles–Lily and Beth in Black Swan, and Sue in The Substance–who embody repressed fears and fractured identities. Kristeva's abjection is rendered vividly in bodily breakdowns, from Nina's feathered metamorphosis to Elisabeth's decaying flesh and final monstrous fusion with her younger self. Creed's monstrous feminine framework illuminates how these abject bodies resist containment, challenging patriarchal norms by transforming female ambition into sites of horror. Ultimately, the thesis argues that while these films reflect a recurring pattern in horror–where women who seek power or transformation are punished–they also critique the societal forces that make female self-destruction feel inevitable. In doing so, Black Swan and The Substance demand that we reconsider how horror can be a vehicle for feminist resistance, even when it ends in annihilation.
Perfecting Audrey is a psychological horror script that explores grief, female identity, and the consequences of emotional erasure through the lens of body horror. After a traumatic stillbirth, Audrey undergoes an experimental procedure that promises to "fix" her pain, only to find her body and mind unraveling into grotesque, fractured versions of herself. As her sense of self deteriorates, the horror becomes both physical and existential, culminating in the murder of her emotionally manipulative husband. This script ties directly into my thesis by examining how horror externalizes internal trauma, particularly female suffering, through bodily transformation. Like the films discussed in my research, Perfecting Audrey critiques societal pressures for women to suppress grief, presenting bodily monstrosity as both a symptom of trauma and an act of rebellion.Purchase College SUNYCinema and Television StudiesBachelor of ArtsHolmes, Natha
Fiskul'tura in Soviet Visual Art of the 1930s
Full text linkThis essay seeks to answer why the Soviet Union platformed works of art on the theme of sports and fitness-culture (fiskul'tura) and analyzes how these artworks communicate ideas about the ideal Soviet citizen.Purchase College SUNYArt HistoryMaster of ArtsWesterman, Jonah G
Effects of European Green Deal on the European Union
No full textThis paper studies the economic and policy implications of the European Union and
surrounding countries from policy, specifically the European Green Deal. With a data set
including emissions, expenditures, tax revenue, population, and inequality measures, this study
aims to further understand what can be used to explain emission levels. Results indicate that
energy tax revenue is positively correlated to lower household emissions, higher GDP per capita
is linked with higher emissions. Energy tax is positively correlated with total emissions
highlighting the effects of other sectors on the environment in the EU such as manufacturing and
transportation. Gini coefficient was not statistically significant, indicating the nuances of
quantifying emission reduction targets among many countries within an economic union.Purchase College SUNYEconomicsBachelor of ArtsCeulemans, Cedri
"Girlfriends Don't Belong on the Field"
Full text link"Girlfriends Don't Belong on the Field" dives into what it's really like to be a woman in the sports world; whether you're a fan, an athlete, or working behind the scenes. It challenges the outdated idea that women don't belong in these spaces and instead shows how we're showing up, speaking out, and making an impact. Through personal stories, research, and real examples, this project explores how women are breaking stereotypes, earning respect, and changing the game on and off the field.Purchase College SUNYMedia StudiesBachelor of ArtsMcGlotten, Shak
The Case Study analysis of Spanish Learning using the Mango Languages software.
Full text linkThis case study analyzes the effectiveness of Mango Languages as a digital tool for learning Spanish, particularly at the beginner to early intermediate level. Using personal experience, academic research, and expert evaluations, the study examines the platform's strengths in usability, cultural integration, native speaker audio, and practical vocabulary instruction. It also identifies limitations, including a lack of in-depth grammar instruction, minimal writing and speaking production activities, and the absence of formal assessments. The findings suggest that Mango Languages is a valuable asset for building foundational skills and confidence in Spanish, especially when paired with formal instruction and additional practice resources.Purchase College SUNYLanguage and CultureBachelor of ArtsLaguardia, Gar
¿cual color?
Full text link¿cual color? is a dive into the complexity of colorism within the Latin community. An experimental typographic exploration of the question of 'what color should a Latine be?' in terms of skin color.Purchase College SUNYGraphic DesignBachelor of Fine ArtsDeere, Bil