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Fantasies of Transgression: Troubled Identity and Idealism in Postwar U.S. Horror Films.
Get PDFIn studying these films, I'll be looking at how they comprise a sample of the postwar horror landscape- specifically, the slasher era of the late 70s and early 80s. In analyzing the elements at play in each film, I'll be discussing how the tension between an earlier advertised ideal and transgression from that ideal shape the themes within all of these films. Crucially, the tension in relation to these ideals is on a spectrum from a place of repression to transgression. In the final breakdown of this continuum, these films reveal something about the terrifying, but also freeing, state that arises from being faced with a possible self on the other side of transgression.
The discussion of these films are separated into three sections, as they operate in different registers of ideals and norms. The first section covers the films The Thing, Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, Night of the Living Dead, and Dawn of the Dead, in terms of how they operate within and against larger-scale norms of scientific thought, hierarchies of power, and mass communication. The second section, covering the films Carrie, the first two A Nightmare on Elm Street films, and Sleepaway Camp, and how they operate in terms of smaller-scale norms of the family unit, suburbia, and adolescent expectations of a gendered identity. Finally, in the third section, I'll be discussing Halloween, the first four Friday the 13th films, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. In this concluding section, these films continue to operate under the norms of the previous register, but they are whittled down to a duology of characters- that of the killer and the final girl. In this confrontation, the tensions between a repressive expectation of identity and a transgressive possibility uncover a pure escapist terror in the clash between the self and the other.Purchase College SUNYArt HistoryMaster of ArtsWesterman, Jonah G
Sonic Resistance: Finding Community, Expression, and Resistance in Brooklyn's Tranny-Punk and Queercore Scenes
Get PDFMy senior project is a bio-ethnography detailing my experiences, findings, and analysis of the Brooklyn and surrounding area's scenes of sonic queer expression, with an emphasis on tranny-punk, over eight months of fieldwork.Purchase College SUNYAnthropologyBachelor of ArtsMcGlotten, Shak
You Are Not Alone: Exploring the Role of the Audience to Encourage Community in Every Brilliant Thing
No full textThis Senior Project Essay in Theatre & Performance explores the role of the audiences in theatre and how they can be used to encourage community building through the critical analysis of the play "Every Brilliant Thing" by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, along with other academic sources. It also includes my process as producer, actor, deviser, and sound and projection designer in the original devised piece Homesick, which was put up in the Fall of 2024 at Purchase College.Purchase College SUNYTheatre and PerformanceBachelor of ArtsThome, Andrea C
Is the Fool the Smartest in the Room? An analysis on Comedic Theatre and Social Critique in Starkid' "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals"�
Get PDFAn analysis on the sociopolitical themes present in Starkid Productions' "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" through consideration of characters and their tropes--and how they relate to present day strife and conversations. The show, a satirical musical theater piece rooted in comedy, makes poignant social critique veiled in intentionally based comedy through characterization of the main cast. To understand how each character plays their own role in the show and survival, it is important to also consider that each trope of comedy they perpetuate is laden with a serious undertone that may be easy to miss if not searching for it. In dazzling dance numbers there are themes of authoritarian critique, police injustice, hive mind mentalities, and..a lot of blue goo.Purchase College SUNYTheatre and PerformanceBachelor of ArtsBassuk, Davi
A Comparative Analysis of Annual Bioblitz Events at Purchase College: 2023 and 2024
No full textThis study examines biodiversity trends at Purchase College through comparative analysis of two annual bio blitzes held in 2023 and 2024. Bioblitzes– community driven biodiversity survey–serve as tools for assessing species richness, diversity and ecological health. Data collected via the iNaturalist platform was analyzed using Shannon- Wiener Diversity Index. Results revealed a 23.95% increase in observations and a 10.26% rise in species richness from 2023 to 2024, alongside higher community participation. The diversity index increased from 2.35 to 2.62, indicating more species distribution in 2024. While plant species remained the most recorded taxa, the 2024 event saw broader taxonomic representation. However, the majority of observations remained non-research grade, highlighting the need for improved verification. Despite limitations such as weather inconsistencies and identification biases, this study demonstrates the value of community science in ecological monitoring and emphasizes the importance of continued effort to enhance data and participation in future bioblitzes.Purchase College SUNYEnvironmental StudiesBachelor of ArtsJackson, Allyson K
The M Signature
Get PDFThe M Signature is a collection of poetry that I have been writing and editing throughout my 4 years of college. This collection portrays the relationship I have with myself, family, nature, music, and writing. In writing, some authors practice signing their signature at the end, which is an act of self identification. In my poetry I attempt to explore self discovery and how it is the key to answering the question of who I am as a person while also reflecting on my journey of personal growth.Purchase College SUNYCreative WritingBachelor of ArtsFerrell, Monic
Apoptosis, or Cell Death
Get PDF"Apoptosis, or Cell Death" is a short fiction collection depicting the connection between womanhood and grief.Purchase College SUNYCreative WritingBachelor of ArtsOkasi, Mehd
The Knit Stitch
Get PDFIn The Knit Stitch, the main character, Purl, stays with their Grandmother for the summer. During this time they learn to knit and discover both the magic they and their grandmother are able to do through their knitting and how this knitting magic can be used to explore their gender identity.Purchase College SUNYCreative WritingBachelor of ArtsConell, Le
Fred in Red
No full textWhen Eleanor faces familial ridicule and repercussions following her lack of success at the Home Décor Store, she teams up with Fred in hopes of saving her business and her family. A seemingly kind duo at first, both Fred and Eleanor begin to exhibit some less than heroic tendencies as they are each haunted by ghosts of their past. These ghosts, Fiona and Birdie, appear as the conscience of Fred and Eleanor respectively; guiding them through their present, with the weight of their past. A campy- dark comedy, Fred in Red tells the story of Christmas miracles, and perhaps some yuletide crime.Purchase College SUNYPlaywriting and ScreenwritingBachelor of ArtsStafford, Pegg
LED ON THE NUMBER 6
No full textThis thesis details Adrian Rochester's artistic practice, investigating his mindset when creating his work and the influences behind it. His thesis revolves around the depiction of people. He crafts narratives through his work, combining illustration and traditional painting methods.Purchase College SUNYPainting and DrawingBachelor of Fine ArtsWagner, Virgini