http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75633 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:19:29 GMT 2026-06-15T08:19:29Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75808 Title: SkyDive: A Black Cosmopolitan’s Story in Sound Authors: Racine, Justin Abstract: This is a part of my story from my time as a freshman and junior in Paris, France. I was deeply involved in the youth community and aimed to explore new dimensions of myself and the city. Through trial and error, I put together a narrative of what it’s like to be thrown into a new city without any bearings. Through the music I share, I hope to bring new elements to the experience of a young international student. In my case, I am a Black American in Paris, seeking to discover my identity away from what I know in America. I experienced what racism looks like when it’s not systematically targeted at you. I also felt tension as an American, given that my country’s president at the time was promoting a narrative that did not align with French standards. Despite this, I met amazing people who allowed me to create music and tell stories in all the cities I’ve lived in, from Phoenix to Paris to New York City. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75808 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75807 Title: The Language of Exile Authors: Procanik, Kayleen Abstract: Exile—once used to signify the event of a political banishment—has now evolved to incorporate a wide range of human experiences. It has often been portrayed in literature as a romantic or tragic tale, though in reality there is no simple way to describe the truly complex experience an exiled individual undergoes. This article aims to explore the intersection of exile and literature through an investigation of the lives of writers Joseph Brodsky, Aimé Césaire, and Elena Ferrante. These writers all operate from a place of exile, and together they demonstrate the multifaceted face of exile. As the exiled experience gives way to a dynamic and contrapuntal perception of self, the above writers use language as a tool for exploring and sharing their unique visions of the world around them. Joseph Brodsky demonstrates the ability of translation to create a homeland made up of fragmented cultures by preserving memories of his past. Aimé Césaire uses his mastery of the French colonial language as a means of resistance, reimagining his lost homeland without the interference of European colonization. As a pseudonymous writer, Elena Ferrante explores the face of an ever-changing identity and the preservation of her own sense of self through a disassociation with her works. These writers show that exile can never be easily defined, as it encompasses a multitude of experiences, from irrecoverable losses to immeasurable liberties. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75807 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75770 Title: Cultural Clichés and the Cleo-Craze: How did Great Britain Use Propaganda Between 1882 and 1922 to Influence British Public Opinion to Support their Annexation of Egypt? Authors: Gross, Katherine Emma Abstract: The contemporary relationship between British politicians, their press, and the British public is rooted in a propaganda model established in the 19th century, after advances in printing technology coincided with the expansion of the empire and subsequent justifications for imperialism. This article examines the founding of this relationship, specifically in the case of the official British annexation of Egypt between 1882 and 1922, in an attempt to illuminate more generally colonial power dynamics and how the media’s portrayal of history alters a public’s conceptions of race. Thus, the relationship between the Victorian press, the British government, and their annexed country Egypt, provides an important case analysis for propaganda studies generally, and furthers the discussion about how race and class are perceived by the British public as a result. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75770 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75771 Title: Saint to Slut: The Representation of Sex Workers in Art Authors: James, A'yla Abstract: Sex work is one of the oldest professions that remains in society today. With its long history, sex workers have repeatedly found themselves in the limelight, society contemplating and prescribing meanings to their bodies. As a result, sex workers have become a popular subject of art throughout the years. This article specifically looks at their depiction in the Renaissance/Late-Renaissance and the present platform of OnlyFans to understand the evolution of the representation of sex workers. An analysis of their portrayal is done through a comparison of artworks in an effort to look at society’s varying perceptions of sex workers and, more importantly, the role of agency within these works. While the discussion of agency in sex work is an ongoing and delicately complex one, this article aims to explore the possibility of reclamation and empowerment within the profession by asking the question: When depicting a sex worker who is owning her body? The sex worker, artist, or viewer? Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2451/75771 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z