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Student Catalog 1965-1966
No full textEighteen page student catalog featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College
Facebook 1978-1979
No full textTwenty page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College
Facebook 1986
No full textThirty two page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College. Some text of this student catalog is not legible due to the phsyical construction of the publication
Romance, Vampires, and Choice: The Twilight Saga’s Legacy
No full textThis thesis, titled Romance, Vampires, And Choice: The Twilight Saga’s Legacy, examines the intersection of romance literature conventions, the evolving vampire archetype, and post-feminist theory within Stephenie Meyer’s The Twilight Saga. Romance novels traditionally emphasize emotional fulfillment, gender roles, and societal norms, often reinforcing patriarchal structures through female passivity and romantic dependency. However, recent scholarship suggests these narratives can also serve as spaces for subtle empowerment and agency. This study employs a post-feminist lens to explore how Twilight navigates and negotiates these dynamics, particularly focusing on the characters of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. Chapter 1 provides a historical overview of the vampire archetype, tracing its transformation from a monstrous figure in 19th-century folklore to a morally complex, sympathetic character in contemporary literature. This evolution mirrors shifting cultural anxieties and desires, with Meyer’s Edward Cullen epitomizing the modern vampire—combining romantic idealism with ethical ambiguity. Chapter 2 delves into the post-feminist dimensions of Twilight, analyzing how Bella’s and Edward’s choices reflect a balance between traditional romantic ideals and modern notions of autonomy and empowerment. Bella Swan’s journey illustrates a delicate negotiation of femininity and agency, while Edward Cullen’s character arc highlights a redefined masculinity that emphasizes emotional depth and mutual respect. The thesis argues that The Twilight Saga not only reinforces certain romantic and patriarchal tropes but also challenges and reinterprets them within a post-feminist framework. By presenting characters who navigate the tensions between autonomy and relational commitment, Meyer’s work reflects contemporary gender dynamics and offers a complex portrayal of choice and agency in young adult paranormal romance. Future research directions include expanding interpretations of masculinity in postfeminist contexts, where limited studies exist, and redefining femininity and traditional values in ways that empower female characters beyond the vilification of patriarchal norms. These avenues promise to deepen the understanding of gender dynamics in modern literature and contribute to ongoing discussions about empowerment and agency in post-feminist landscapes
The Gender and Worship of Guanyin in Chinese History
No full textThis thesis examines the feminization of Guanyin in China and how her devotees history were shaped by Chinese ideals, desires, social statuses, and gendered life experiences. have worshipped her throughout Chinese history. Originally a male Indian deity named Avalokitesvara, they were introduced to China around the first to second century via the Silk Road. Since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Guanyin has been a universally recognized female deity of mercy and compassion throughout East Asia, known as Kannon in Japan and Gwaen-eum in Korea. As a bodhisattva who delays their enlightenment to help others, Guanyin protects women, children, sailors, and those in peril. Many also worship her for giving birth to sons, advancing spiritually, and acquiring financial fortune. Existing scholarship has offered an overview of the physical evolution of Guanyin in China. However, a detailed study is needed to examine the intangible aspects of Guanyin\u27s feminization in China and how this transformation impacted devotees\u27 worship methods. This thesis, organized into two chapters, begins by exploring the process of the deity’s Sinicization and feminization from male and Indian to female and Chinese, then examines how this transformation shaped devotee worship. It argues that Guanyin’s feminization and how devotees worshipped Guanyin throughout Chines
DO WHITESPOTTED EAGLE RAYS DEMONSTRATE PREY PREFERENCE?
No full textUnderstanding foraging behavior in marine predators is essential for conservation efforts and understanding ecological roles. This study investigates whether whitespotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) exhibit prey preference in a controlled environment. Whitespotted eagle rays were offered eight different prey types across 16 trials over four weeks. In person and video analysis were used to record and analyze behaviors and metrics. There was no significant evidence of prey preference. However, a pattern of prey avoidance was observed, suggesting that certain prey types, such as fighting conchs, are consumed less. This is shown by low consumption rate, the high consumption time, and the high drop rate. This may be due to the behavior of the prey or shell morphology. These findings provide insight into predator-prey interactions that occur in marine ecosystems
Unseen Battles: The War\u27s Invisible Toll on Spouses and Children Through the Oral Traditions of Penelope and Telemachus of the Odyssey
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DEPRESSION SIMULATOR: A VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF DEPRESSION
No full textDepression is a challenge faced by many people in the modern world, and for those suffering from depression, it can direct the course of their lives. To spread awareness about how depression affects people, a virtual reality game called “Depression Simulator” was created. This game serves to create an abstract representation of the challenges faced by someone with depression, creating visual and interactive tasks to both engage the player and to better help them understand how depression affects people. The player starts by finding themselves in a wide open, greyscale field, with there being little to no color despite the scene taking place during the day. After this, the player will find themselves inside the bedroom of someone suffering from depression. In this room, the player will first learn, and experience an abstracted form of the challenges presented by depression. Each level set inside the bedroom holds one or more interactions wherein the player can learn about the challenges of depression. Starting with the simple difficulty some may find even getting out of bed, and continuing to the way people with depression may lose interest in hobbies that they once loved. Once they complete the tasks, and leave the bedroom, the players will find themselves in a large hallway with a single goal, to reach the end. After spending a long time walking down the hallway, they will reach the end. The game ends when the player finds themselves back in the first level, but this time the world is full of color, and the once dull field is now full of life. Ultimately, the goal of this game is not to create an exact representation of depression, as it is not currently possible to directly induce feelings. However, it serves to highlight and inform people of the many challenges that are faced by those suffering from depression
FINAL INTERNSHIP REPORT
No full textThis report presents an account of an internship completed at Williams Wealth Management Group (WWMG), a fiduciary financial advisory firm located in Bradenton, Florida. It opens with a thorough analysis of the wealth management industry, outlining its historical development, major regulatory changes, and evolving client expectations shaped by technological advances and shifting market dynamics. A variety of tasks, including retirement planning, managing required minimum distributions (RMDs), supporting profit-sharing strategies, and assisting with operational processes were completed during the internship. These experiences provided exposure to industry-standard financial tools and client service practices. The internship underscored the importance of regulatory compliance, personalized service, and building trust within client relationships. The report also explores broader industry challenges through strategic frameworks such as Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis. It concludes with reflections on overall professional development, emphasizing the internship’s role in strengthening communication skills, practical knowledge, and long-term career goals within the field of wealth management
EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT ON SEA TURTLE NESTING SUCCESS RATES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
No full textThe barrier islands of Sarasota County are one of the highest-density nesting areas for Caretta caretta (loggerhead sea turtle) and Chelonia mydas (green sea turtle) in Florida and the greater Gulf of Mexico region. Additionally, these islands (Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Manasota Key) are all highly developed with varying types of dominant structures on each key. This study aims to examine the different types of development on these islands over time (1974-2023) in conjunction with marine turtle nesting success rates. Findings include a higher number of nesting turtles overall, despite a great increase in development since the beginning of the study period. However, nesting success has slightly decreased over time. Contributions to this include most county parcels seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line being developed into residential and commercial structures. Subsequent factors of this development include artificial night lighting, shoreline hardening/armoring, and increasing rates of sand loss. Federal, state, and local regulations in recent years have made a positive impact on regulating development with marine turtle nesting habitat protection in mind, which is shown in the large increase in overall nesting in the last two decades. However, anthropogenic threats remain highly present for sea turtles, and their protection on the beach is largely in the hands of individuals and regional agencies that can educate others on the issues that threaten their habitat and work towards localized solutions to false crawl and disorientation events