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This thesis explores the mental health challenges faced by members of Arizona State University's Greek community, with a focus on stressors such as societal pressure, body image concerns, recruitment, substance use, and interpersonal relationships. Research highlights that Greek-affiliated students often experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, exacerbated by unrealistic social expectations and harmful behaviors. Despite these challenges, mental health resources within Greek life remain limited. This project aims to raise awareness about these issues and promote mental well-being among fraternity and sorority members. By creating and distributing pamphlets at the Greek Life Community Center, this thesis provides accessible resources, highlights coping strategies, and encourages open conversations about mental health. My ultimate goal is to create a supportive and inclusive environment within ASU's Greek community, where mental health is prioritized and the stigma is reduced.
ContributorsTa, Jessica (Author) / O’Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Akahoshi, Stacey (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor)
Created2024-12
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by cognitive decline and pathological hallmarks such as phosphorylated tau accumulation. The increasing prevalence of AD worldwide makes it crucial to study particular neural networks that may be involved in this disease. The human nucleus incertus (NI), is a bilateral nucleus containing GABAergic neurons that express relaxin-3 (RLN3), a neuropeptide implicated in cognitive and arousal-related functions. This paper is a pilot study that investigates RLN3 and GABA levels in AD compared to non-demented controls. Using laser capture microdissection (LCM) on postmortem, frozen tissue, 100 neurons per case were captured. No significant differences were found in RLN3 or GABA-related mRNA expression between AD and control groups. While these findings do not support the initial hypothesis, the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Future studies with larger sample sizes and complementary methodologies are needed to further explore the potential role of the NI and RLN3 in AD pathophysiology.
ContributorsKhatri, Divyanshi (Author) / Mastroeni, Diego (Thesis director) / de Avila, Camila (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This project is a continuation of my senior capstone research on the War on Drugs, reframed through a deeply personal lens. Born in Bogotá, Colombia in 2002—amid the height of a violent era—my family, like many others, fled in search of safety, eventually settling in Canada. Though I grew up abroad, frequent visits to Colombia revealed a vibrant, complex country far beyond the narrow depictions I encountered—images shaped by media, stereotypes, and drug-related jokes. In response to this one-dimensional narrative, I shipped 15 disposable film cameras to Colombia, asking locals—families, workers, tourists—to document their everyday lives. The resulting photographs form a collaborative portrait of Colombia, capturing its warmth, resilience, and color. This book is a visual counter-narrative, offering a glimpse into a country too often seen in black and white. Through these images, Colombia speaks for itself.
ContributorsGutierrez, Sara (Author) / Sanft, Alfred (Thesis director) / Peña, Lisa (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Design School (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This capsule collection is a physical character study of Carl Jung’s literary archetypes. Over the past year, I have designed looks inspired by thesis sis of these characters: the Lover, the Magician, the Rebel, the Artist, the Ruler, and the Hero. The first four of these I constructed into wearable costumes that were displayed at the Uncertainty Fashion Show in Scottsdale Fashion Square.
ContributorsLee, Heather (Author) / Stephenson, Kathy (Thesis director) / Furr, Constance (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This research explores the intricate relationship between the economy and fashion, examining how economic conditions dictate what individuals purchase and influence fashion trends. I developed a marketing framework that provides fashion companies with a structured way of forecasting fashion trends, selecting merchandise, and making marketing decisions relative to financial conditions through seven theories. Through access to this model, the fashion industry can move beyond reactive decisions and toward proactive, economy-oriented marketing strategies, maximizing success.
ContributorsStokesberry, Tate (Author) / Lee, Christopher (Thesis director) / Shrigley, Lisa (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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My thesis is about me designing 3 basketball shoes for adidas that combine off-court style and high-performance functionality. This process involved examining the current landscape of adidas Basketball, gathering research and inspiration, creating a product brief and visual design brief, sketching multiple concepts, silhouettes, and designs, outlining a select few designs in Adobe Illustrator and adding callouts, meeting with industry professionals to receive feedback, and digitally rendering the designs with colors and materials.
ContributorsNgala, Myles (Author) / Leffeler, Christine (Thesis director) / Behnen, Maria (Committee member) / Sewell, Dennita (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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There are multiple present challenges that arise for the diaspora of African individuals once they set foot and build a life in the United States. One of these challenges is the preservation of cultural heritage and the fear of not being able to pass down said cultures to the generations to come. Growing up in predominantly white institutions can further the feeling of instability and insecurity concerning the cultural backgrounds of young African individuals. This in turn can limit the exposure of the creative, historical, and artistic facets of African culture to the global fashion industry. In this thesis, the aim was to participate in the organizational aspects of the African Students Association’s (AFSA) Annual AFROWORLD fashion show, titled “AFSA FOR THE WORLD”. By doing so, it was analyzed how this event promotes the further sharing of culture possessed by African minorities, provides opportunities for upcoming African fashion designers to break into the industry, and fosters a sense of community among African individuals where they can freely express themselves in a culturally affirming environment. In addition, the designing and construction of two African looks catered towards young African women adequately portrayed the beauty of African ancestry as well as what this culture has to offer the global fashion industry today.
ContributorsLawson, Rachel (Author) / Ju, Yang Soon (Thesis director) / Stephenson, Kathy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Molecular Sciences (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis explores new design possibilities for the streetwear brand, Lonely Ghost, by delving into the core aspects of loneliness. By defining loneliness and examining its causes, effects, and potential solutions, this study provides a deeper understanding of its impact as a global issue. Loneliness serves as a tool for humans, alerting us to dig deeper, connect more, and self reflect. Additionally, by analyzing the facets of fashion, this research highlights how clothing can serve as a tool to mitigate loneliness and its physical and mental effects. Fashion is a medium for storytelling, self expression, and connection.
ContributorsChmielewski, Ava (Author) / Ju, Yang Soon (Thesis director) / Kosak, Jessica (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor)
Created2025-05