Is football worth the risk?

Concussions, often dismissed as minor injuries, have emerged as a significant public health concern with far-reaching consequences. This paper aims to illuminate the disabling effects of concussions, challenging misconceptions surrounding their severity and advocating for comprehensive measures to address their impact. Through an exploration of the neurological, cognitive, and psychosocial ramifications of concussions, as wellContinue reading “Is football worth the risk?”

Attack on PTSD

By: G. James Farmer PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an issue that affects our society. As defined by the NIMH, or the National Institute of Mental Health, “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.” In the realm of storytelling,Continue reading “Attack on PTSD”

“Have You Tried Deep Breathing?”

When people find out that they or their child will be living with a long-term disability or illness, or live with chronic pain, the first emotion many people feel is concern. How will this change their life? What will their life look like compared to what they are used to? These are all very validContinue reading ““Have You Tried Deep Breathing?””

Hamlet; the Existentialist

written – B. M. Barry Existence, the one truly perfect gift from God. Everyday, a new way to continue living life and another to plan it out. Some people, though, question the sunrise in the morning and the moon glow at night. It is not uncommon for people to wonder what it all means. InformationContinue reading “Hamlet; the Existentialist”

Advocating the Strengths of ASD in the Medical World  

Advocating the strengths of Autism Spectrum Disorder will ultimately lead to greater success of the medical community. The world will always be in need of more doctors, surgeons, and nurses who save lives. The medical community is one of the most important aspects of a functioning society, and neurodivergent people have so much they canContinue reading “Advocating the Strengths of ASD in the Medical World  “

Sigmund Freud in Alice in Wonderland (updated)

Alexina Gillis Critical Theory Project One Sigmund Freud in Alice in Wonderland: Sigmund Freud has been the originator of many controversial theories, many have been disagreed upon for decades. One I would like to focus on is his theory of the uncanny. Freud defines the uncanny as something that is not familiar to us, thereforeContinue reading “Sigmund Freud in Alice in Wonderland (updated)”

Water and Cognition in Early Modern English Literature

Water and Cognition in Early Modern English Literature, which I co-edited with Steve Mentz, is now out in print from Amsterdam University Press! Water and cognition seem unrelated things, the one a physical environment and the other an intellectual process. The essays in this book show how bringing these two modes together revitalizes our understandingContinue reading “Water and Cognition in Early Modern English Literature”

To live or not to live (reissue)

By: G. James Farmer 3/31/2024 Hamlet’s ‘To be or not to be’ speech from Act 3, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is one of the most famous monologues in all of literature. From Hamlet’s emotions whether life or death is more preferable to the many times it’s been said or referenced in non-Shakespearean works.Continue reading “To live or not to live (reissue)”

Finding Sexism With Critical Theories in Literature 

Savannah Tessier  Professor Helms  EN 3695.01 3/03/2024 In society women have been faced with extreme sexism and viewed as objects for generations upon generations. This has occurred throughout all countries and cultures dripping its effects into literature. Women have been misrepresented in novels in many sexist ways and female authors had even published work underContinue reading “Finding Sexism With Critical Theories in Literature “