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Ballot Binge is a Tinder-style app designed to help you learn about political candidates and propositions at both the national and local level. The app gives you clear, unbiased, and easy-to-understand information, so you can feel confident about the choices you make when voting.
Whether you're deciding on a new mayor, a school measure, or even the next president, Ballot Binge makes it simple to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
ContributorsHumble, Kennedi (Author) / Jarnagin, Kenzie (Co-author) / Hebert, Mckenzie (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Pierce, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Ballot Binge is a tinder style app designed to help you learn about political candidates and propositions at both the notional and local level. The app gives you clear, unbiased, and easy to understand information, so you can feel confident about the choices you make when voting. Whether youre deciding on a new mayor, a school measure, or even the next president, Ballot Binge makes it simple to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
ContributorsJarnagin, Kenzie (Author) / Hebert, Mckenzie (Co-author) / Humble, Kennedi (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Pierce, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionExamines healthcare inequity regarding neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disabilities. Discusses implications in regard to race, income levels, geographical location, and culture. Proposes policy recommendations for discussed issues that were found.
ContributorsCooper, Andrew (Author, Co-author) / Lynch, John (Thesis director) / Takada, Emy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Thunderbird School of Global Management (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionStasia’s Formulation is a clean, effective skincare line promoting confidence while educating users on the ingredients through an accessible QR code on the products. This creates a sense of comfort when using the products. We focused specifically on a healing lip serum.
ContributorsLepore, Sophia (Author) / Schmidt, Lindsey (Co-author) / Waterworth, Alysa (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / McCreless, Tam (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Whether countries have a moral obligation to open or close their borders is one of today's most urgent ethical and political questions. Immigration is frequently considered a threat to national security, impacting public sentiment and creating anxiety and hostility; yet, a lack of effective strategies to control these dynamics has only exacerbated negative rhetoric and resulted in ineffective policy responses. This paper examines the arguments posed by different authors both against and for open borders. Christopher Wellman and David Miller advance arguments for closed borders, and arguments for open borders are advanced by Chandran Kukathas and Bas Van der Vossen. In this paper, I will defend open borders and offer the strongest arguments against this view; then, I will respond to these objections to defend my conclusion. In my view, open borders allow the permissible entry of individuals such as refugees, asylum seekers, economic immigrants (including permanent or temporary work and school visas), and guest workers. This paper advocates for a balanced strategy to open borders that preserves the moral obligation to promote free mobility while also addressing concerns about security and resource management. While I accept the ethical case for open borders, I also suggest practical steps like background checks and reasonable surveillance to reduce security threats. This paper advocates for legal immigration pathways rather than providing residency or citizenship to undocumented individuals who entered the nation illegally.
ContributorsYakpogoro, Lelee (Author) / de Marneffe, Peter (Thesis director) / Botham, Thad (Thesis director) / Woodall, Gina (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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The idea that society was at one point matriarchal, whether or not true, has an important impact on not only feminist studies, but across many disciplines. My thesis is an intersectional analysis of matriarchal prehistory focusing mainly on the discourse surrounding the myth amongst feminist scholars, but also makes space for historical, anthropological, and theological studies as well. By studying prevalent myths about prehistory, we can understand how they influence our personal and social interactions with all these fields.
ContributorsMartin, Sarah (Author) / Wright, Kent (Thesis director) / Rap, Emily (Thesis director) / Ripley, Charles (Committee member) / Graboswki, Hannah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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The increasing demand for sustainable food systems has led to the widespread adoption of certification labels that claim to uphold environmental, social, and economic responsibility in food production. However, the extent to which these labels truly reflect sustainability remains a subject of debate. This research examines three widely recognized food labels—USDA Organic, Fair Trade Certified, and Rainforest Alliance Certified—using a structured scorecard based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework. The study evaluates the effectiveness of these labels in addressing the Triple Bottom Line (environmental, social, and economic sustainability) by systematically analyzing publicly available documentation. Contrary to the author’s hypothesis, the Rainforest Alliance Certified label scored the lowest (0.29), while USDA Organic performed the best (0.50), with Fair Trade Certified falling in between (0.42). The findings highlight inconsistencies in how sustainability is measured across labels, with significant gaps in supply chain regulation, transportation emissions, and demographic representation. Moreover, the study underscores how government-mandated labels, such as USDA Organic, tend to exhibit stronger scientific backing and regulatory enforcement, leading to more rigorous sustainability criteria. The research ultimately reveals that while sustainability certification labels offer a useful framework for guiding consumer choices, they lack comprehensive oversight and standardization, limiting their efficacy as true indicators of sustainability. Future work should focus on refining sustainability metrics to better integrate supply chain considerations, packaging sustainability, and equity in food production.
ContributorsReiter, Grace (Author) / Boyer, Treavor (Thesis director) / Mahalov, Alex (Committee member) / Eikenberry, Steffen (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionThis thesis focuses on the growth and spread of European alt-right groups through their use of graffiti and street art. Furthermore, the thesis investigates how the urban environments where graffiti exists is molded by the art work and how groups targeted by this material exist within these cities.
ContributorsPardini, Luciano (Author) / Soares, Rebecca (Thesis director) / Levin, Irina (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis presents the Galia Model as a more all-encompassing substitute for American urban development and challenges the "smart city" idea of the World Economic Forum. It contends that true sustainability and well-being call for changing the financial structures supporting suburban sprawl and car-centric architecture. Beyond technology-driven solutions, the Galia Model integrates ecological design, mental health, and social equity to create inclusive, resilient, and human-centered cities. The thesis investigates the viability and difficulties of this change by offering pragmatic ideas and suggestions for legislators and planners dedicated to reimagining urban life around people, place, and the Earth.
ContributorsGalia, Christian (Author) / Hill, Alexander (Thesis director) / McGregor, Joan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Myxoma Virus (MYXV) is a poxvirus being studied as a potential oncolytic virotherapy (OVT) due to its tumor-specific tropism. Oncolytic viruses (OVs) can infect and lyse cancer cells, trigger an antiviral immune response, and establish long-term anti-tumor immunity. Understanding host responses to oncolytic MYXV and how MYXV modulates such is crucial for predicting patient outcomes and improving OV safety and effectiveness. This study examines the antibody response to different MYXV delivery routes in an immunocompetent mouse model. Two delivery routes, intraperitoneal (IP) and retroorbital (RO), were compared. Each mouse received one dose of MYXV per week for three weeks. IVIS imaging was performed daily after infection until viral clearance and serum samples were collected weekly. The presence of MYXV-specific neutralizing antibodies in serum samples was quantified using Plaque Reduction Neutralization Tests (PRNT).
Luminescence analysis from IVIS imaging revealed that repeated MYXV delivery led to accelerated viral clearance, with RO delivery facilitating faster clearance than IP. PRNT results confirmed the presence of MYXV-specific antibodies, and both delivery methods enhanced neutralizing antibody levels after three infections. RO delivery induced sustained antibody production, increasing over time, while IP delivery led to a more immediate but less sustained neutralization. These findings demonstrate that in-vivo MYXV infection generates neutralizing antibodies that increase with repeated exposure and that RO delivery is a more effective method for inducing robust antibody responses, potentially enhancing long-term antiviral immunity. These results highlight the importance of delivery method and antibody response in optimizing MYXV-based oncolytic virotherapy for safer, more effective cancer treatment.
ContributorsCochrane, Kameron (Author) / Rahman, Masmudur (Thesis director) / Carmona, Jacqueline (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor) / School of Molecular Sciences (Contributor)
Created2025-05