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This thesis aims to analyze the bar and restaurant industry with an emphasis on the concerns of young adults regarding sustainability, affordability, and healthy living. Happy Hour is a unique two-story establishment hoping to redefine the dining and nightlife experience in Tempe, Arizona, with a combination of globally inspired small plates, innovative beverage options, and a vibrant atmosphere. With a focus on inclusivity, affordability, and innovation, this venture capitalizes on emerging trends such as the rise in mocktails, CBD-infused drinks, and wellness-conscious dining. The research and ideas presented evaluate multiple aspects of starting a business and creating a business plan that represents my vision of Happy Hour.
ContributorsFierabend, Shaye (Author) / Eaton, John (Thesis director) / Mokwa, Michael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Thrive fosters an inclusive and accessible sports community at ASU, encouraging students to prioritize physical health while building meaningful friendships. By transforming casual play into a powerful tool for connection, Thrive helps students feel a deeper sense of belonging. More than just sports, Thrive creates an energized, welcoming environment where students can engage, grow, and thrive together
ContributorsModi, Sahil (Author) / Steenhard, Lily (Co-author) / Niziolek, Danielle (Co-author) / Singer, Haley (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Lee, Christopher (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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I created three short videos that use pop culture to introduce and teach economic concepts. Other economic content creators and professors have used pop culture examples and humor to spark interest in students. In using pop culture and economics, professors and content creators help students understand economic concepts and develop their ability to recognize economic concepts in a wide range of contexts. The ability to recognize novel patterns, extend applications, and understand the connections between economics and various disciplines is increasingly important in solving the interconnected challenges of the 21st century. This project similarly aims to use pop culture as a hook or example to explain economics to appeal to students who would otherwise not be interested in the discipline. The videos use “Barbenheimer” to introduce stag-hunt theory, “recession pop” to illustrate how preferences are shaped by economic conditions, and Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” to discuss economic data collection.
ContributorsWoodhead, Mckenzie (Author) / Wong, Kelvin (Thesis director) / Girante, Joana (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionThis thesis paper explains the future of the tax profession given the advancements in AI.
ContributorsThomas, William (Author) / Shields, David (Thesis director) / Munshi, Perseus (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Thrive fosters an inclusive and accessible sports community at ASU, encouraging students to prioritize physical health while building meaningful friendships. By transforming casual play into a powerful tool for connection, Thrive helps students feel a deeper sense of belonging. More than just sports, Thrive creates an energized, welcoming environment where students can engage, grow, and thrive together.
ContributorsSteenhard, Lily (Author) / Singer, Haley (Co-author) / Modi, Sahil (Co-author) / Niziolek, Danielle (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Lee, Christopher (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis examines how authoritarian and transitional regimes within Eastern Europe and Central Asia construct and sustain national identity through propaganda, surveillance, and ideological otherization, and how individuals within these systems navigate the spectrum between acceptance and resistance. Through a comparative analysis of historical and contemporary contexts, including North Korea, Cold War Romania, modern-day Iran, postwar Germany and Poland, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire, this study explores how regimes manufacture consensus, enforce compliance, and obscure dissent. Drawing on literature, film, archival testimony, and cultural critique, the project interrogates how state narratives are internalized or contested, and how silence, whether through passive complicity or surveillance-induced fear, becomes a political tool. Special attention is given to how outsider perspectives, from foreign soldiers to Western media, often misread authoritarian societies, reinforcing reductive binaries that echo the propaganda they aim to critique. Ultimately, this thesis argues that authoritarian power is never total; it must be constantly rewritten, reinforced, and reenacted, and therefore, it is always vulnerable to fracture, memory, and resistance.
ContributorsSiegerman, Jacob (Author) / Jakubczak, Laura (Thesis director) / Niebuhr, Robert (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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What Happened at Cabin 21 is a feature-length film script (in development) that explores the complexities of memory and identity. It's a story about relationships, the search for self-healing, and the need to escape, even when that means confronting painful memories from the past. What Happened at Cabin 21 follows a young woman, Claire, who is seeking refuge from city life. She retreats to a secluded cabin with her boyfriend to mend their relationship and brings their two friends for support. When an antique clock triggers dark visions, she is forced to confront the possibility that these images are memories of a forgotten past, leading her on an emotional journey of self-discovery.
I plan to continue writing the rest of the story so that I have a full-length film script. With that, I plan to make it into a film one day.
ContributorsGoebel, Lauren (Author) / Murrieta, Peter (Thesis director) / Bowers, Mark (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (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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This essay explores the factors that contribute to long and healthy lives by examining the Blue Zones—regions of the world where people live significantly longer than average. Drawing on the research of Dan Buettner, the essay highlights key lifestyle patterns shared by these communities, including strong social connections, regular physical activity, plant-based diets, and a sense of purpose. It also examines how environmental design and cultural norms in Blue Zones naturally support these behaviors, making healthy choices the default rather than the exception.
In addition to identifying what makes these regions unique, the essay connects Blue Zone principles to broader public health frameworks, such as the ecological model and the social determinants of health. It emphasizes that longevity is not solely a result of personal discipline, but is shaped by the environments in which people live. The discussion also addresses concerns about equity, asking how Blue Zone strategies can be applied in under-resourced communities to avoid deepening health disparities.
Ultimately, the essay argues that unlocking the secrets of longevity requires not only individual lifestyle changes but systemic efforts to build healthier, more supportive environments for everyone.
ContributorsScott, Trynity (Author) / Sturgess, Jessica (Thesis director) / Miller, Jordan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This report examines how enhancing key supply chain competitive priorities such as efficiency, quality, cost, timely delivery, and flexibility can lead to improved operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. By analyzing top companies around the world, including Amazon, Walmart, Toyota, Allbirds, Apple, and Starbucks, this research highlights how innovative strategies and advanced technologies support both operational performance and sustainable outcomes. Based on industry research, academic sources, and insights from an Amazon internship, the thesis concludes that combining supply chain competitiveness with environmental and social responsibility leads to long-term business success.
ContributorsKasse, Annette (Author) / Printezis, Antonios (Thesis director) / Vitikas, Stanley (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2025-05