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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Arrests in the Mountain West, 2025
No full textThis fact sheet reveals data on the total Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests and daily average of ICE arrests between January 20, 2025 and June 10, 2025 for the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Originally reported by the New York Times (NYT) in “Immigration Arrests Are Up Sharply in Every State. Here Are the Numbers,” this fact sheet also details each Mountain West state’s national ranking for total ICE arrests between January 20, 2025 and June 10, 2025, as well as the percentage increase in daily average ICE arrests between 2024 and 2025 for each Mountain West state
Federal Funding in the Mountain West, 2021-2024
No full textThis fact sheet presents data on the number of federal funding awards granted to the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah between 2021 and 2024. These awards include investments authorized under major federal legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), CHIPS and Science Act, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), among other programs tracked by Invest.gov. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will see funding for these programs sunsetted (terminated as the above legislation expires)
Black Women & Feminism: SNCC, the Second Wave, and Balancing Identities of Gender & Race
No full textThis research paper discusses American Black women’s interactions with feminist movements with a focus on the story of one civil rights group, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). The paper tells the account of how advancing feminist thought in the 1960s was met with different reactions among SNCC’s racially diverse membership. With ideologies such as Black Power also gaining in popularity at this time, rifts among racial lines were created within SNCC that would echo later racial disparities in the second-wave feminist movement of the 1970s. The thesis of the paper largely speaks to the issue of intersectionality and how different identities, such as race, can create unique experiences when combined with other identities, such as gender
The Blood Moon
No full textWhat turns someone into a monster? Is it their nature—or what the world has taken from them? These are the questions at the heart of The Blood Moon, a short story that reimagines the origin of the werewolf myth through a tragic lens. Created for an upper-division honors course titled Monsters and Monstrosity, this project draws from literary research, folklore, and cultural analysis to examine how trauma, grief, and unresolved hatred can transform even the most innocent among us.
Set in a mythic past, The Blood Moon follows Warrei, a young, wolf-like creature known as a Wolven, who loses everything in a violent human attack. Consumed by vengeance, he transforms—physically and emotionally—into a being feared by the very people who made him this way. His final actions and words, misinterpreted by terrified survivors, give birth to the legend of the “werewolf.” Blending horror, empathy, and mythology, this story challenges readers to reconsider what makes a monster and who gets to define that term.
By humanizing the “beast,” The Blood Moon asks us to reflect on cycles of violence and the cost of unchecked hatred—not just for the world we live in, but for the futures we might lose when we fail to let go of our pain
Public K-12 School Start Times in the Mountain West, 2020-2021
No full textThis fact sheet presents data on public K-12 school start times in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah as of the 2020-2021 school year. The data are derived from the “School start time: Average public K–12 school start time and percentage distribution of public school start time, by state: 2020–21” report originally published by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This fact sheet highlights the average public K-12 school start times and distribution of public K-12 school start times for each Mountain West state
Urban Heat Islands in Mountain West Cities, 2024
No full textThis fact sheet presents data on Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) in six cities across five Mountain West states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data are derived from the 2024 Climate Central report, “Urban Heat Hot Spots in 65 Cities,” which includes data on how UHIs boost temperatures in 65 major cities across the United States. This fact sheet focuses on UHIs in six Mountain West cities: Albuquerque, NM; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; and Tucson, AZ
Native American Tribes and Federal Grant Funding in the Mountain West, FY2023-2025
No full textThis fact sheet presents state-level data on the impact of a federal government-wide funding freeze affecting Native American Tribes, focusing on the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data are derived from the Brookings Institution’s “A federal grant freeze could disrupt over $24 billion to Native American communities and undermine US obligations to Tribes” brief, which reports data from USAspending. The original report provides data on the federal government’s obligations, outlays, and remaining balances owed to Native American Tribes for all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
Becoming a Researcher: A Critical Multiphase Mixed Methods Study of Identity and Efficacy Among Graduate Students of Color
No full textGraduate student research participation and engagement are crucial as they are expected to complete research assignments, successfully finish a thesis/dissertation as a prerequisite for graduation, and engage in research dissemination. Unfortunately, literature on how students develop a researcher’s identity and self-efficacy is scarce. For diverse students, there may be a disconnect between their research interests and intents and the expectations of academia. In addition, there may be a cultural mismatch between students’ cultures and those of the research community. This multiphase critical mixed methods research (CMMR) study uses critical inquiry and reflexivity throughout the research process to (a) explore how diverse students define and conceptualize researcher identity (RI); (b) use participants’ insights to inform the development of a comprehensive graduate RI (C-GRIS) instrument; and (c) to examine the relationship between RI and research self-efficacy. Findings reveal that RI is a multidimensional construct of belonging, interest, recognition, performance and competence, positionality, and impact & societal change. Qualitative narratives provide context to the paradoxical negative significant relationship between research interest and research self-efficacy. Understanding these relationships can have significant implications that can lead to greater research productivity, a more robust academic community, and equitable educational outcomes that lead to student achievement and success both in their graduate programs and postgraduation
Beyond Survivance: Sumud Through Food -Oranges, Olives & Watermelons
No full textThis thesis explores the media symbols of resilience through the cultural lens of food, specifically focusing on native olive trees, the watermelon as a representation of the flag, and Jaffa oranges. These elements are not merely culinary staples; they are symbols of identity, resistance, and survival within struggle. By examining the historical, cultural, and political significance of these symbols, this study aims to shed light on how food transcends its primary function to become a medium of cultural expression and resistance.The olive tree\u27s significance extends beyond its economic and cultural dimensions to showcase a deep spiritual and symbolic role within society. It is a living example of tenacity, often outliving the individuals who plant and nurture it. This intergenerational connection reinforces a sense of belonging, binding communities together through a shared heritage. Thus, the olive tree serves as a powerful symbol of resistance, with its roots entrenched in the land, symbolizing the steadfastness or “sumud” of those in the face of occupation. The watermelon has emerged as a symbol of nationalism, particularly for its visual resemblance to the flag. The green rind, white flesh, red interior, and black seeds correspond to the flag\u27s colors, transforming this fruit into a subtle, yet powerful symbol of resistance. Its use in art, media, and public demonstrations showcases its role in the cultural narrative of resistance, serving as a form of peaceful protest and a reminder of identity under occupation. Jaffa oranges symbolize loss and resilience. The city of Jaffa historically has had oranges as a major export, making it well-known across the Arab world. The Nakba in 1948 and the occupation of orchards by Israeli entities turned the citrus into a reminder of displacement. Their commercialization under Israeli branding obscured their origins and highlighted cultural erasure. Despite this, Jaffa oranges remain a powerful symbol of pre-1948 society and national pride, preserved in art, literature, and oral histories. They encapsulate the dual themes of loss and resilience, reflecting the struggle to preserve cultural identity and heritage amidst hardship. This study employs a dual methodological approach, combining narrative contextualization and ethnography, to explore how media symbols such as watermelons, oranges, and olives represent resilience through food. By analyzing the power of these symbols, the study reveals how to express and maintain their identity and agency amidst ongoing challenges. This exploration contributes to food studies and cultural resistance by demonstrating how everyday items hold deep political and cultural significance. The thesis highlights the association of food, identity, and resistance, showcasing ingenuity and resilience in preserving heritage and asserting their rights. Ultimately, it underscores the role of cultural symbols in sustaining collective memory and fostering continuity and hope amidst adversity
Identifying Alternatively Spliced Events and Exons Between Blood Cell Types
No full textTranscript isoforms arising from alternative splicing events can contribute to the development of a cell’s identity and function and overall protein diversity. Peripheral blood is a useful model to study and evaluate computational methods for alternative splicing detection due to its abundant data across various sequencing protocols. The alternative splicing events across different blood cell types have not been completely identified and detecting alternative splicing through short read sequencing is still a challenging problem. Here, we propose to integrate multiple bulk RNA-seq datasets of purified blood cells using a novel integration method to identify the cell-type specific alternative splicing events in different blood cell types. We applied the detection methods to three data sets across two cell type comparisons. We show that we can integrate the results of two independent approaches of alternative splicing detection that were previously considered too different to be reconciled. The results show very little concordance between the different approaches. It also allowed us to identify the few confident events that are commonly detected by both approaches. The integration allowed us to re-analyze past studies and produce a comprehensive list of alternatively spliced events based on multiple software. In conclusion, this work achieves an overarching list of significant parts/events associated with different cell types by integrating across multiple softwares and datasets