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For my project, I engaged with the process of the Yi Jing 易經 (I Ching), by casting coins to identify hexagrams of the I Ching. I used the hexagrams to inspire creative writing of multiple short stories and organized them using the "nested story" structure, in which there are multiple short stories embedded within a larger narrative. Each short story includes four distinct components: a title, the hexagram, the Chinese language component, and the story/writing itself. Generation of these individual pieces was not always a linear process; some components of the story emerged before others, however, each story contains each of these parts. This creative work is designed to inform the reader of how the individual hexagrams may be interpreted and their connection to the story (stories) told through my writing.
ContributorsStone, Sofia (Author) / Giner, Oscar (Thesis director) / Bonini, Colin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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College students face significant challenges in maintaining healthy eating habits due to a complex web of socioeconomic, environmental, and psychological barriers. This project investigates the primary obstacles preventing college students from accessing and consuming nutritious food, including food insecurity, time constraints, lack of nutrition knowledge, limited cooking skills, and the influence of campus food environments. Through a comprehensive literature review and critical analysis of existing interventions, this research identifies both the shortcomings and successes of current approaches to improving student nutrition. Building on this foundation, the project proposes a practical, student-focused solution: a research-informed cookbook titled Fuel for Focus: A College Student’s Guide to Easy, Affordable, and Nutritious Eating. This cookbook was created using ChatGPT, and the methodology will be explained in detail. This resource is designed to meet students where they are—financially, logistically, and educationally—by offering low-cost, quick, and accessible recipes that can be made with minimal equipment. The cookbook addresses common barriers while promoting food literacy and self-efficacy, aiming to bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Ultimately, this project calls for universities to invest in student well-being by supporting initiatives that increase access to affordable, healthy food and empower students to make informed dietary choices that support their academic and personal success.
ContributorsRobert, Sheril (Author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Graff, Sarah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionSpaces: Exploring Phoenix communities is a magazine explore third places in the Phoenix area and how they serve and better communities and the lives individuals.
ContributorsEagerton, Audrey (Author) / Sepessey, Celeste (Thesis director) / Myers, Jordan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (Contributor) / Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Drawing from phenomenological reflection, current research, and personal experience during a study abroad semester in Alicante, Spain, this thesis explores how a country's cultural values can influence quality of life by comparing collectivist and individualist societies, specifically Spain and the United States. Spain's collectivist culture, emphasizing relationships, community, and universal healthcare, contrasts with the United States' individualistic values of self-reliance, achievement, and financial success. Through a review of literature, cultural history, and interviews captured in an accompanying podcast, this research argues societies that emphasize collective values over individualist values tend to lead to a better quality of life for its members due to greater access to social support in their everyday lives, cultivating a sense of belonging and stability.
ContributorsLewis, Haley (Author) / Short, Robert (Thesis director) / Young, Alex (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Effective communication is essential in dentistry, influencing both patient
outcomes and overall access to care. However, language barriers, cultural differences,
and limited health literacy can create significant challenges for both patients and dental
professionals. This thesis explores these issues through a qualitative analysis, highlighting the importance of developing structured approaches to improve provider-patient interactions, enhancing accessibility and quality of dental care.
ContributorsMeyer, Lucy (Author) / Don, Rachael (Thesis director) / McMullen, Mary (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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The misuse of personal pronouns when referring to individuals has increased immensely, and as a result, misgendering has become commonplace. This creates uncomfortable social situations and can exacerbate already stressful situations such as meeting new people or traveling to new places. Taking information from my own experiences with these issues when abroad and combining with personal experiences from other individuals, the added stress due to misgendering can be addressed effectively. Data collection occurred in order to address awareness of situations, inclusivity of locations, and language when referring to people. A survey was used as a medium to gather the data. Questions asked related to the relationship between inclusivity and misgendering as well as unfamiliarity and travel. Information gathered in this study yielded two major takeaways: misgendering occurs similarly between individuals familiar and unfamiliar with the knowledge of gender-inclusivity and misgendering, and that further awareness of misgendering should be brought to the public. Further suggestions were created to better address the conclusions. The simplest action is to ask for an individual’s personal pronouns or gender identity when meeting them for the first time. This eliminates the chance of misgendering by unfamiliarity by making the other party familiar with the gender identity. The second suggestion is to use more words that do not address one gender in particular.
ContributorsGlaser, Sam (Author) / Briggs, Georgette (Thesis director) / Thomas, Kathy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Chemical Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionGrey Matter is the poetry journal of the Narrative Medicine program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix. The anthology holds the work of 32 poets across the healthcare spectrum.
ContributorsShogren, Thea (Author) / Dombrowski, Rosemarie (Thesis director) / Raebel, Raena (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This guide is intended to give the reader a breakdown of the expectations and customs of the professional French environment. Whether one has French suppliers, partners, coworkers, or employees, it is important to understand the culture that guides their expectations and actions. This guide requires no previous knowledge of French language or culture and is meant to be an introduction to the topic.
ContributorsNicholls, Olivia G (Author) / Bahtchevanova, Mariana (Thesis director) / Winter, Marie (Committee member) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05