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The Association Between Teen Dating Violence and Suicidal Behavior: Risk Factors, Theoretical Frameworks & Clinical Implications
(2020-05)Teenage dating violence (TDV) and suicidal behaviors are prevalent and serious issues that impact adolescents in the United States. Despite the gravity of these issues, data regarding the relationship between teenage ... -
Can I Do It: An Examination Into the Relation Between Stereotype Threat, Accountability, and Performance
(2020-05)This study aims to test whether accountability systems can mitigate the effects of stereotype threat on women. I specifically hypothesize that process accountability will mitigate the effects of stereotype threat on women, ... -
Building on a Vision: An Analysis of 103 Years of Ideological and Material Development of the University Avenue Church of Christ
(2020-05)I take a multifaceted approach to addressing the following overarching research question: How does the 103-year-old University Avenue Church of Christ come to function as it does in the present day? To address this question, ... -
Tension in the Industry: An Analysis of the Conflict Between Recording Artists and Record Labels over the Rights to Music Ownership
(2020-05)In a standard record deal, record labels require that recording artists sign over the rights to their master recordings to them as a form of repayment for investing in the artists’ careers. However, artists feel that this ... -
Got S(e)oul?: The Cultural Implications of Performing Blackness in K-pop on South Korean Youthin K-pop on South Korean Youth
(2020-05)My thesis examines the appropriation of Black culture into Korean Popular music, or K-pop, as a) a tool that is used to authenticate the performances of K-pop idols, and b) an aspect of the industry that perpetuates negative ... -
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Educating Novice Programmers
(2020-05)Programming is an inherently difficult skill to acquire and develop. Those who attempt to learn programming may be easily discouraged. The current landscape for computer science education does not address the needs of every ... -
Scaling the Digital Divide: The Effects of the Digital Divide on Rural Texas Students
(2020-05)Nearly 275,000 Texas students lack bandwidth needed for digital learning and there are more schools in rural areas in Texas than in any other state. The question my thesis will be exploring is: To what extent does the ... -
An Analytical Solution to Nonlinear Flow Response of Soft Hair Beds
(2020-05)Beds of passive, hair-like fibers can be found in many biological systems, including inside ourselves. Intestines, tongues, and blood vessels contain these types of surfaces, making us ‘hairy’ on the inside. A coupled ... -
The Social Value of Children: A Cross Cultural Examination of Infertility in Japan and Nigeria
(2020-05)We often hear about the lengths that a woman will go to hide or rid herself of an unwanted pregnancy. Rarely do we learn about the plight of the childless woman. This expository paper takes a look into the lives of infertile ... -
The Future of Technology and Innovation: A Cultural Analysis of Data Regulation in the United States and France
(2020-05)Our ease of sharing and receiving personal and private information through technology has enabled an environment where individuals and organizations capable of articulating that data have the advantage in advancing ... -
Middle School Mental Health Curriculum in the State of Texas: Addressing a Gap Within Our Education System
(2020-05)Mental health issues are prevalent in our society. Although efforts have been made to increase mental health awareness, stigmatization still exists and contributes to people's misconceptions about those with mental health ... -
Saint Town
(2020-05)Saint Town is a collection of short stories that focus on Mexican American women living in a fictional United States town. This thesis examines the generational gaps between immigrants/first generation Latinx people and ... -
"Rags to Riches" The Upward Mobility of Black Athletes
(2020-05)My thesis is attempting to answer one main question, “do Black college football athletes view the National Football League as a way to achieve upward mobility?” Throughout the history of sports “rags to riches” has been a ... -
Dough for Dough: How Socioeconomic Status Affects Gluten-Free Eating
(2020-05)With the growing number of gluten-related conditions around the world, it is important to identify the circumstances of people in low socioeconomic communities that influence and potentially deter healthy eating patterns ... -
Memoir of a Nobody: Identity in Pursuit of Legacy
(2020-05)A 2012 study found that “fame for its own sake” was the most popular future goal among a group of ten- to twelve-year-old’s, trumping aspirations for wealth or a sense of community. The thesis examines the human urge to ... -
Is Austin Still Austin? A Cultural Analysis Through Sound
(2020-05)For the second half of the 20th century, Austin, Texas was defined by its culture and unique personality. The traits that defined the city ushered in a progressive community that was seldom found in the South. In the 1960s, ... -
Brownscale
(2020-05)Brownscale is a collection of three short stories and three poems about queer Black women in America. Through the understanding of intersectionality, the collection uses intergenerational relationships, heteronormative ... -
Evaluating Texas' Success in Providing AP Access to Disadvantaged Students
(2020-05)College is a valuable resource often vital for upward mobility. As college becomes more common, so, too, does the issue of access. The literature shows that passing AP exams is an indicator of future success in post-secondary ... -
Hate Speech in the Marketplace: An Economic Analysis of the Efficacy of Hate Speech Restrictions
(2020-05)The phrase ‘marketplace of ideas’ has often been invoked in arguments in favor of free speech. The metaphor is used to suggest that, in the same way that the economic marketplace naturally promotes the success of the ... -
Women in Carnatic Music
(2020-04)Carnatic music traces its roots back to the ancient traditions of South India. This ancient art form has undergone the most musical and social transformation over the last few hundred years. Particularly in the realm of ...
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