Members of the CCBC Gay-Straight Alliance attend a Pride Fest (Wikimedia Commons). Studies have shown that LGBTQIA+ youth that have sources of representation at school (whether that be educators or organization such as GSAs) have more positive mental health and better academic outcomes. To actually be able to reap these benefits, however, queer youth… Read more »
Tag: Honors Thesis
Campus Antisemitism: How Ignorance, Not Just Ideology, Fuels Hostility
Since October 7, 2023—when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel—antisemitic incidents on American college campuses have skyrocketed. In a survey conducted shortly after, over 73% of Jewish students reported witnessing or experiencing antisemitism. Much of this was arguably from pro-Palestinian protesters. While many protesters framed their actions as solidarity with Palestinians, Jewish students often faced exclusion, harassment,… Read more »
How National Politics Are Reshaping Local Elections: Lessons from Indianapolis
Image from the 2023 Indianapolis Mayoral Debate, Joe Hogsett (D) (left), Jefferson Shreve (R) (right) When you think about a local election, such as your city’s mayoral race, you might expect candidates to focus on fixing potholes, improving public transportation, or making neighborhoods safer. But increasingly, local campaigns are starting to sound more like national… Read more »
Thesis Season: Train Smart, Finish Strong
Growing up, I always loved sports. Whether it was soccer, volleyball, or tennis, I always wanted to be out playing on the field. But what I loved most about sports was the routine, structure, and discipline it took to push through when things got hard. Now, after completing my thesis, I see how these traits… Read more »
What Writing a Thesis Really Taught Me
When I first signed up to write an honors thesis, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I’d taken plenty of writing-intensive courses, done research before, and figured this would just be a longer, more formal version of past projects. I was wrong. Writing a thesis is not just an academic assignment—it’s a… Read more »
Don’t Panic, You CAN Write a Thesis!
I’m not going to lie. Writing a thesis is a LOT. At the beginning of the year, I had no idea how I was going to write 8,000 words about research that I was supposed to conduct myself. However, I am happy to report that I did in fact make it through. There is light… Read more »
Are Nurses More Important than Doctors for Your Hospital Stay?
When patients seek medical care from their primary care provider, they may not consider the 6-week wait time until their appointment. Across the United States, policymakers are concerned that the supply of physicians is not enough to meet the nationwide demand for care. Many regions do not have enough primary care providers to meet the… Read more »
Once Upon a Midnight Thesis Dreary
… While I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore… (“The Raven”, Edgar Allen Poe) Everyone’s creative process and journey is different. Instead of offering advice on how to write a thesis, I hope to persuade you to write your first thesis. My thesis journey provided a benefit I… Read more »
The O’Neill Honors Thesis: The Last Thing Standing Between You and Your Degree
If you’re reading this, the chances are you are in the midst of writing your thesis or will be starting very soon. First off, Congrats! As you know, being invited into the O’Neill Honors program is an accomplishment in and of itself – you should be proud! Second, grab a lil’ snack and some water;… Read more »