Tisha Solopa - “Gendered Power and Social Authority in One Hundred Years of Solitude ” (poster session I) This presentation answers the question: What role does gender play in acquiring influential social power in One Hundred Years of Solitude ? By applying feminist literary criticism which examines how texts reflect, reinforce, or challenge patriarchal power, gender inequality and gender theory the project analyzes how authority is built through male and female characters within the generations of the Buendia family. Figures such as Colonel Aureliano Buendia and Arcadio have visible political and military power but their authority is unstable, performative and short-lived. However, female characters such as Úrsula Iguarán and Pilar Ternera seem to influence more in domestic settings, economic management and preservation of cultural memory. By drawing on scholarly sources and close textual analysis the project further argues and challenges patriarchal beliefs. This begins through presenting women as more enduring and central to the continuity of the Macondo’s social structure. Tia Storms - “Social Media and Dehumanization in the Digital Age” (session 5) This paper will discuss how social media platforms play a role in dehumanizing other people in modern society. Dehumanization occurs when individuals begin to view or treat others as less than fully human, often leading to harmful thoughts and actions. This paper will utilize the arguments provided by author David Livingstone Smith on dehumanization as a theoretical framework in explaining how social media plays a role in the access of dehumanizing other people in digital society. This paper will also utilize real life cases of cyberbullying, online harassment, and hate speech in politics to demonstrate how these behaviors reflect dehumanization patterns. By connecting Smith’s ideas to contemporary online interactions, this research will show how digital environments have the potential to weaken moral perception and encourage harmful communication. Understanding these dynamics is important for recognizing how technology shapes human behavior and for encouraging more ethical and moral communication in online spaces. Eddie Strong - see Ward et al. “Project Real Talk: Health Awareness Service Project – The Six Steps to Strength” (session 5) Kelby Thomason - Muller et al. “Student Mental Health Outreach” (session 17) Our project focuses on evaluating mental health awareness among college students at Missouri Valley and finding ways to improve support and reduce the stigma of asking for help. Our project is to better understand how students view mental health and find better ways to reach out to them. This will also give students an opportunity to share their own input on changes that could be made on campus.
or burn care without the potential risks associated with pharmacological interventions. Additionally, studies have demonstrated that using honey sourced from local hives can be beneficial in relieving sinus allergy symptoms without the side effects of oral antihistamines. In locations where pharmaceuticals are hard to obtain or too costly, some turn to a more homeopathic resource, such as honey, which can be beneficial and cost-effective. This project reviews the therapeutic benefits of honey and expands the general population’s knowledge base through an educational pamphlet. It is hoped that the use of this educational pamphlet will offer an alternative homeopathic option to populations who either prefer not to use pharmacologic relief methods or are unable to access these methods. Tisha Solopa - “Independence, Love, and Self- Discovery” (session 3) I will be reading a series of free verse poems that talk about emotional conflict among independence, love, and self-discovery through both separation and reassurance. “Letting Her Go” illustrates the internal struggle of parents dealing with the fear and need to allow a young woman to follow her own journey, highlighting the balance between safeguarding and individual development. “Object of Affection” presents a symbolic object that signifies lasting maternal love, stability, and emotional support amid distance and challenges. This symbol is expanded in “Dear Me,” where the poet’s internal love serves as a foundation of strength, self-confidence, and inspiration during times of uncertainty. Together, the poems explore the shift from reliance to self-sufficiency, emphasizing how family connections develop instead of weakening. Using powerful emotional imagery and tone, the piece implies that love, despite physical separation, continues to be a vital influence that molds identity, purpose, and resilience. Tisha Solopa - “The Influence of Media Narratives on Views of Police Brutality” (poster session II) This presentation asks how media framing of police brutality incidents influence public perception on officer responsibilities. There is a distinction of how police brutality can be instilled in the public and their reaction towards incidents. The media limits them from fully exploring the incident before drawing conclusions as most times emotions are involved. Foundational research published by Chiricos, T., Welch suggests that most people have little to no direct experience with street crime; therefore, they must rely on other sources for information about crime, victimization, and the response of the justice system. Incidents such as the shooting in Ferguson, Missouri and death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor expose the immense power the media holds in shaping narratives viewed by the public. Surveying the Missouri Valley College community answers the question of media framing of police and understanding of incidents.
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