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Plate 91: Wild Rice River Sheet 5
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Plate 92: Wild Rice River Sheet 6
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Plate 38: Mille Lac Lake Sheet 1
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Cripping Girlhood [book review]
Get PDFThis book studies representations of disabled girlhood in twenty-first century United States media, unpacking messages about care, nationalism, and futurity
Emporia State Women’s Soccer Coach Alleges Title IX & First Amendment Violations after Firing
No full textOn December 23, 2024 Bryan Sailer, the former women’s soccer coach, filed a complaint against Emporia State University (ESU) and Athletic Director David Spafford seeking a remedy for gender equity complaints in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 § U.S.C. 1681 and a violation of his First Amendment rights of the U.S. Constitution. While Sailer was fired, per ESU, after an investigation into an incident related to players drinking alcohol, Sailer believes his firing was in response to his complaints about “inequity issues” within the athletic department. In addition, Sailer alleges the university and athletic director retaliated against Sailer for using his First Amendment rights
Directing The Temperamentals: Exploring Identity, Activism, and Historical Resonance in LGBTQ+ Theater
Get PDFThis thesis presents an in-depth analysis and directorial approach to Jon Marans\u27 play, The Temperamentals, which dramatizes the early struggles of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in 1950s America. The production focuses on the personal and political dynamics surrounding the formation of the Mattachine Society, one of the first sustained gay rights organizations in the United States, through the lives of its co-founders, Harry Hay and Rudi Gernreich. This analysis explores the relevance of the plays\u27 themes in the contemporary socio-political landscape by exploring the interaction of personal identity, societal repression, and collective activism depicted in the play. These chapters detail the pre-production analysis, historical context, directorial concepts, and the challenges encountered during the production process, including generational gaps in understanding historical context and the integration of modern LGBTQ+ issues. This work serves as both a historical reflection and a call to action, urging theatre practitioners to engage critically with ongoing struggles for equality and human rights
Cultivating the Competitor: Advocacy, Competition and Education
Get PDFThis thesis explores the intricate balance between advocacy, competition, and education within collegiate forensics, aiming to understand how these elements coexist and influence the experiences of students and coaches. The literature review highlights the multifaceted nature of student success, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach that includes personal development, emotional well-being, and societal contributions. The research examines the critical role of self-efficacy and motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, in driving student achievement. It also addresses the tension between competition and education, advocating for a balanced approach that supports holistic student development. Through semi-structured interviews with current competitors, coaches, and former competitors, the research delves into the motivations, perceptions, and outcomes associated with forensics participation. The study reveals that advocacy, competition, and education are not mutually exclusive but rather interconnected components that collectively foster personal and professional growth. Ultimately, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the forensics community, dispelling the narrative of a dichotomy between education and competition. It proposes the creation of a comprehensive forensics archival site to guide teams in achieving a balanced approach, maximizing the benefits of the activity for all participants
The El Mozote Massacre of 1981: Central American Human Rights and United States Cold War Policy
No full textThis research explores the motivations behind the denial of the 1981 El Mozote Massacre in El Salvador. In this event, the US-backed Atlácatl battalion of the Salvadoran Army brutally killed over 500 Indigenous peoples in the department of Morazán. Despite multiple eyewitness accounts of the massacre, both the United States and Salvadoran governments repeatedly denied responsibility for the event.
This project is based on official US governmental documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, Department of State, and Congress. These documents illuminate conversations within the government concerning knowledge about the massacre, plans for continuing foreign aid, and further military actions. This information is supplemented by eyewitness accounts of the massacre and reports made by international human rights groups, which significantly differ from what is presented in the governmental documents.
Although few scholars have closely examined El Mozote, there is a significant body of scholarship that explores US Cold War foreign relations and the primacy of militarization in foreign policy decisions. Scholarship on Latin American human rights is scant, exploring general trends in rights violations across the continent. Most American research does not consider Spanish-language sources.
This investigation adds to foreign relations and human rights scholarship by presenting original, bilingual research on this insufficiently examined event. Research findings clarify the motivations of US Cold War foreign policy in El Salvador and highlight its overlooked effects on human rights. This project seeks to promote greater awareness of the El Mozote massacre, along with current human rights violations involving the US and El Salvador, to encourage support for the achievement of justice for the victims and their families