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Plate 69: Rum River Sheet 2
No full texthttps://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/maps-mn-river-surveys-volume2/1065/thumbnail.jp
Plate 80: St. Louis River Sheet 5
No full texthttps://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/maps-mn-river-surveys-volume2/1076/thumbnail.jp
Challenges and Effects: A Qualitative Analysis of the Unique Challenges Faced by Black Male Care Givers in Long-term Care
No full textThe existing literature on caregivers working in long-term care focuses on the challenges ranging from being overworked, mental stress, low wages, and abuse. However, little is known about the unique intersectional experiences of Black male caregivers, particularly regarding how race and gender shape their professional encounters, societal perceptions, and coping strategies. The present study analyzed unique stressors of Black male care givers in long term care using their personal experiences and how these stressors impact their mental health. The effects of societal expectations, client biases, and workplace stereotypes significantly affect Black male caregivers are also examined against the background that many acknowledge the impact on their mental health but often refuse support or admit challenges. The project intends to enhance diversity and inclusiveness in caregiving research by prioritizing individuals\u27 experiences, providing valuable insights that go beyond the demographic being examined. The results emphasize the significance of acknowledging and tackling the complex difficulties experienced by black male caregivers. It calls for enhanced support systems and mental health programs in long-term care settings
No More Pinkwashing at the Pink Pony Club: A Feminist Media Analysis of the Potential Shift in Queer Popular Culture to Decenter Homonationalism and Pinkwashing
No full textPrevious research on queer popular culture highlights the influence popular culture has had on the United States’ legal and political protections for queer people—specifically cisgender gay men and cisgender lesbians with the legalization of same-sex marriage and the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” However, some scholars and queer activists critique the homonationalist and pinkwashing agendas deployed by LGBTQ popular culture activists. This research examines whether or not there has been a shift in dominant queer popular culture that decenters homonationalism and pinkwashing. Using a feminist media analysis, this research examines contemporary queer musicians’ activism against the United States’ involvement with the genocide in Palestine. This research draws from discourses and previous research on homonationalism, pinkwashing, and queer popular culture to explore the potential shift in dominant queer popular culture that decenters pinkwashing and homonationalist politics. This research has considered online published interviews and articles about the activism from contemporary queer musicians—Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, and MUNA. I examine four main themes that emerged within the research to provide insight into the potential shift in queer popular culture. Further, this research engages in a queer of color critique to examine the role of whiteness in this activism and gain insight into the emerging power dynamics in this recent shift in popular culture and the queer American imagination
The Role of Thyroid Hormone Transporters Mct8 and Oatp1c1 in Cochlear Myelination and Ossicle Bone Development
No full textThyroid hormones (TH) are essential for the development of multiple organ systems, including the auditory system. Adequate TH levels are required before the onset of auditory function to ensure optimal development, and disruptions in TH signaling can lead to irreversible auditory deficits. The Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome (AHDS) is an X-linked disorder caused by mutations in the SLC16A2 gene encoding the monocarboxylate transporter 8 (MCT8). Previous work in our lab showed that mice phenocopying AHDS, generated by knocking out both the Mct8 and Oatp1c1 transporters, display abnormal hearing. Here, we studied the individual and combined roles of Mct8 and Oatp1c1 in auditory development and determine how their deficiency affects cochlear myelination and ossicle bone development. RT-qPCR results demonstrated a significant increase in the mRNA expression of myelin basic protein (MBP) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) in dKO mice compared to wild-type controls at postnatal day 14 (P14). However, no significant differences were observed in MBP or MOG expression at P60. MPZ expression was not significantly different at any age. Furthermore, cell count of the transition zone for both Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells did not present any significant differences between the groups at either timepoint. These results suggest an upregulation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells in the transition zone of the cochlear nerve while there is a downregulation of mature oligodendrocytes. Ossicle measurements revealed an enlargement of the bones at P60. Together these results suggest that the auditory abnormalities previously found in dKO mice may be caused by a combination of myelin and ossicle abnormalities
Counter-cartographies [book review]
No full textAn examination of the work of performance artists as that art relates to pre-DSM 5 diagnostic concepts of autism. French anti-institutionalization activist and experimental filmmaker Fernand Deligny is the artist under primary discussion. Some attention is also paid to the art of Pope.L and Mel Baggs
Mountain Gorillas at Risk: Saving these Great Apes
No full textMountain gorillas have characteristics that protect them from predators, from their intelligence and thick skin to their tendency to live in groups. But these great apes are endangered. Habitat loss, poaching, and disease are causing more and more of them to die. Readers will learn why mountain gorillas are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/university-archives-msu-authors/1504/thumbnail.jp
El tiempo al revés
No full textEl tiempo al revés es una colección de poemas que explora la naturaleza del tiempo y el espacio a partir de hilvanar en sus versos la cotidianidad y el quehacer del escritor. Este es un poemario que invita a la pausa, al encuentro con el espíritu juguetón que se esconde tras el proceso creativo tanto del escritor como de la naturaleza.
Time Backwards is a collection of poems that explores the nature of time and space by weaving together the everyday life and work of the writer in its verses. This collection of poems invites us to pause, to encounter the playful spirit hidden behind the creative process of both the writer and nature.https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/university-archives-msu-authors/1487/thumbnail.jp
Intercultural Communication: Globalization and Social Justice
No full textIntercultural Communication: Globalization and Social Justice introduces students to the study of communication among cultures within the broader context of globalization. Kathryn Sorrells and new co-author Sachi Sekimoto highlight history, power, and global institutions as central to understanding the relationships and contexts that shape intercultural communication. Based on a framework that promotes critical thinking, reflection, and action, this text takes a social justice approach that equips students with the skills and knowledge to create a more equitable world through communication. The new Fourth Edition includes additional case studies and expanded discussions of the backlash to globalization, the rise of ethnonationalism, decline of democracy, new media and new technologies, and implications for intercultural communication.https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/university-archives-msu-authors/1508/thumbnail.jp