First off, congrats on making it this far! The road ahead is long but be sure to acknowledge all you have accomplished to make it to this point! It may seem impossible now or throughout the process to complete this project; however below I have listed all you need to know before writing this monstrosity… Read more »
Month: May 2022
50 years of Title IX: an analysis on Title IX compliance at the high school level
June 23rd, 2022, marks the 50th year anniversary of Title IX. The policy reads “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance”. Historically, women were not… Read more »
U.S. Reaches New Record Highs in Opioid Mortality
The opioid crisis has continued disrupting communities and claiming lives since its origins in the 1990s. Federal and state government, along with nonprofits, businesses, and residents, have worked together to try to mitigate the consequences of the opioid crisis, such as limiting the prescribing of opioids. However, U.S. opioid mortality is continuing to increase and… Read more »
They’re Just Not Cutting It: How Universities and Their Fees Are Further Contributing to Mental Health Issues on Campuses
The cost of healthcare continues to be a pressing issue for Americans across the country. Rising premiums, lack of adequate insurance, and ineffective government programs further exacerbate this problem. For college students, it can be even worse. With exorbitant tuition costs and other financial barriers to accessing care on their campuses, students may find it… Read more »
The Realization that You are Writing an Honors Thesis
When I joined the honors program during my freshman year, I did not consider what writing an honors thesis would entail. Rather, I wrote it off as a problem for future me, something that I would push into my subconscious and never think about for 2 years. But unfortunately, my senior year started, and I… Read more »
The Power of Rehabilitative Programming through Non-Profit Organizations on Lowering Recidivism Rates for Hoosier Inmates-And WHY IT MATTERS
Inmates coming from within incarceration are being released into civic society every year with most not being prepared nor ready to transition into societal life. Ex-offenders face great barriers when attempting to transform into a productive member of the community and oftentimes these barriers lead them to either re-incarceration or poverty. The barriers released prisoners… Read more »
Voting Discrimination Since Shelby County: Developments and difficulties
Chief Justice John Roberts said it himself back in 2013: “voting discrimination still exists.” Following the 2020 presidential election, this statement rings especially true with states across the country passing laws making it harder to vote. Why, then, did the Chief Justice strike down one of the most important protections the Voting Rights Act provided… Read more »
Mental Unfitness or the Mental Health Stigma: An Analysis of Online Discourse after the Capitol Riots
The Capitol riots on January 6th, 2021, were an unprecedented event that shocked the nation. First, Trump held a rally near the White House to reject President elect Biden’s victory in the 2020 Presidential Election. He famously stated, “We will never give up. We will never concede.” Once protestors stormed the Capitol building, violence ensued,… Read more »
Cultures Collide: Local Perspectives on Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Monroe County, Indiana
During the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the U.S. military evacuated over 70,000 Afghan refugees to American military bases abroad where they underwent criminal background checks and medical screenings before entering the United States. In September 2021, Bloomington was designated as an official refugee resettlement site for Afghan refugees. As of this writing, 32 Afghan refugees… Read more »
Take-it or Leave-it Advice from a Former O’Neill Honors Student
If you are reading this, then you are most likely in the middle of or about to start the senior thesis writing process. This process can be grueling, but it does not have to be. The best way to mitigate the thesis writing pain is to stay proactive and consistent in your writing, data collection,… Read more »