Theses from 2018
Parody of Power: Determining the Violence Levels of Hegemonic Transitions, Dane R. Ecton
The Effects of Music Therapy Techniques on Clients in a Substance Abuse Group, Moyosore Fabiyi
Defense in Depth Network Perimeter Security, Anuoluwapo Ope Fatokun
The Effects of Two Different Sports Drinks on RPE and Finishing Speed of an Endurance Run in Highly Trained Distance Runners, Matthew J. Feldhake
Promoting a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Changes in Promotional Strategies Seen in Star Wars Marketing Campaigns, Michael Fenton
Building a Blog/Building a Brand: Public Relations Campaign for "Goodwill Hunting" Fashion Blog, Yanik Gene Flowers
Factors Influencing Persistence of Students with Learning Disabilities at Four-Year Institutions, Abigail Frye
Students' Perceptions of Safety on a Campus in Relation to Firearms, Porfirio Gallegos Jr.
The Biopolitical Elements in Yan Lianke's Fiction Worlds, Xiaoyu Gao
Branding & Style Guides: Editing for Usability (A Project for Lake Land College), Baylor D. Gardner
Social Anxiety and Problematic Drinking in College Students: Examining Potential Mediators, Carissa Gutsmiedl
Student-Instructor Negotiations of Vulnerability in Higher Education, Kelli A. Halfman
Things Miraculous and Strange: A Poetic Interpretation of the Death and Afterlife of Agnes Sampson, Ann Mary Hart
Using Young Adult Literature to Confront Mental Health: A Culturally Relevant Approach, Briana Hendrickson
Processing Different Mixtures of Regionally Available Resources to Create Pellets That Meet a Minimum Standard, Jacob Hixson
Digit Ratio as a Predictor of Risk Taking and Sensation Seeking Personality Traits and Behaviors, Hanna Elizabeth Hobson
Reproductive Health and Morphometric Comparison of Catostomid Species in Two Midwestern Rivers, Bethany Ellen Hoster
The Relationship Between Resilience, Coping, and Social Media, Lillian N. Hurley
Representation of the Titanic in Children's Literature, Charity Rose Huwe
Distiphallus Morphology and its Role in Copulation Dynamics in Anastrepha Suspensa (Loew), Taylor J. Inboden
Impact of Temperature Increase on Freshwater Fish Species: Energetics and Muscle Mechanics of Two Centrarchids, Israt Jahan
The Effect of Self-Recognition in the Competition Between Genets of Solidago altissima, Charles Jaques
Synthesis and Characterization of Biomimetic Dinuclear and Tetranuclear Copper Complexes, Syed Rahmath Ullah Joy
How Federal Work-Study Affects the College Student Experience, Cole William Kallio-Crotteau
Is the Relationship Between College Drinking Behaviors and Social Anxiety Mediated by Alcohol Expectancies and Traumatic Life Experiences?, Cortney Lin Kingsmill
The Role of Contact and Empathy in Stigma toward Individuals with Mental Illness among Mental Health and Non-Mental Health Professionals, Quincy A. Knolhoff
Spice and Herb Use Among Cancer Patients, Mallory H. Krueger
Assessment and Analysis of Receptive and Expressive English Language Development in Spanish Speaking ELLs and Native English Speakers Using the Pre-KLBA, Candace LaPrairie
Rape Myth Acceptance in Social Fraternities and Sororities Compared to Nonaffiliated Students, Karissa B. Light
Linguistic Correlates of the Quiet Ego in Narratives About the Self, Katherine Maurer
Binge Eating Disorder: Relationship to Physical and Emotional Factors, Taylor M. McMillan
Blurring the Spectrum: Exploring Queer Conservatism, Austin P. Mejdrich
The Relationship Between Stress, Preventive Coping Resources, and Burnout Among Elementary Teachers, Joseph Michael Mooney
Co-Product Potential of Algae Biocake, Elizabeth J. Nixon
The Impact of Faith Development on College Student Decision Making, Kaitlyn Christine Noah
Relational Aggression in College Students, Nicole Parker
An Efficient Protocol for Root Studies in the Common Sunflower Using Composite Plants, Tyler Parks
An Analysis of Extended Strings of Hits and Misses in a Mental Telepathy Task, Gregory R. Peck
Comparing Primary and lntermediate Elementary Trade Books’ Historical Representation of George Washington, Maria Anita Penn
Effects of Main-Stem Impoundments on Hydrology and Larval Fish Communities in Major Tributaries of Two Large Midwestern Rivers, Jordan Pesik
Involuntary Memory and Conceptual Priming, Emma P. Petersen
Introducing the Hero of Stasis: An Examination of Heroism in David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest and The Pale King, Gregory Robert Peterson
Race, Identity, and Communication: Experiences of College Students from Underrepresented Groups, Raya D. Petty
Investigation of a Putative Membrane-Bound Protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana tabacum, Allen Potter
Only in It for the News: Satire Television Pilot Critiquing the Structure of Television News, Dakota Pruemer
Factors Influencing Teacher and Adminstrators' Knowledge and Attitudes about Adolescent Depression, Suicide, and Prevention, Kayla N. Quick
The Potential Benefits of Using Humor to Reduce Prejudice and Violence, Ethan Radatz
Understanding the Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities, Breanna Rehor
Elementary Students' Analysis of Diverse History-Based Sources, Tara Richeson
Influences on International Students' Selection of a Regional U.S. Institution: A Descriptive Study, Yazmin Rodriguez
Bigheaded Carp Reproduction in Large River Tributaries with Evaluation of Sampling Gear Performance, Daniel R. Roth
Biotransformation of Oxo-Bile Acids Derivatives by Human Gut Bacteria, Laina Sallam
The Development of Serial Killers: A Grounded Theory Study, Meher Sharma
Resolution of the Nutritional Requirements and Metabolic Profile of Clostridium scindens ATCC 35704, A Major Bile Acid-Dehydroxylating Anaerobe in the Human Gut, Rachana Shrestha
A Photo Illicit Study of Black Women's Sense of Belonging at a Predominately White Institution, Kayla Alexandria Slusher
The Impact of Fiscal Policy on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Four South Asian Countries, Tasnia Symoom
Why a Negative Body Image? A Study on Gender, Social Media, and Mass Media, Taryn Bland Teeters
Evaluation and demographic response of the shovelnose sturgeon commercial caviar fishery in the Wabash River, Jessica L. Thornton
Art Majors' Perceptions of Their Self-Concept, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Social Identity, Sara E. Triplett
Medicinal Properties of Cyperus Species (Sedge Family, Cyperaceae), Lata Maishaya Udari
Kids, Spouses, School, Oh My! The Non-Traditional Student Experience, Amber J. Webb
Ethnic Identity Development of 1.5 Generation Filipino American Immigrants: A Qualitative Study, Catherine Welsh
A Guide to Patient-Provider Interactions in Women's Healthcare, Emma Welton
War Spin: How U.S. Politicians, the President and the Media Frame Foreign Intervention, Samantha White
Fighting Poverty with Passion: AmeriCorps VISTA as a Replicable Solution to Local Poverty, Jonathan M. Williams
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: Prevalence and Correlates, Sarah Wood
Predictors of Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms, Paulina A. Zdanowicz
Theses from 2017
Career Termination and Transition Experiences of Former Collegiate Student-Athletes in Japan, Junya Adachi
Natural Resources, Institutions, and Poverty: The Case of the MENA Region, Abdulrhman M. Alamoudi
The Transcriptome Response of the White-Rot Fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium to Maple and Miscanthus, Mashael Rashed Alaradi
Nutritious Meals for the Homeless Population: Challenges and Opportunities, Kayla A. Albrecht
The Role of CREG1 as a Master Regulator of Liver Function, Abdulrahman Siran Aldaghmi
Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Loci in Wastewater and Fresh Water Samples, Mohammed Hamed Almalki
DNA Markers Identify Genetic Heritage between Chickadees near a Contact Zone in Illinois, Fahad M. Alshammari
Service Standards in Higher Education: Lasswell's Communication Model as a Training Tool, Crystal R. Alston
Functionalized BODIPY Dyes for Near-Infrared Emission of Lanthanide Complexes, Rukshani Wickrama Arachchi
A Qualitative Exploration of African American Students' Perceptions of and Experiences with On-Campus Police, Rishawnda Lenett Archie
Evaluation of Ecto-Mycorrhizae as a Determinant of Chestnut Growth and Stress Response, Pabitra Aryal
Effects of Asiatic Acid on Neurite Outgrowth in Neuro-2a Cells, Aishah Asiri
The Power of the Periphery: Aid, Mutuality and Cold War U.S-Ghana Relations, 1957-1966, Moses Allor Awinsong
The Relationship Between Beliefs About Suffering and Well-Being, Rebekah Bambenek
The Financial Burdens Associated with Managing PKU Dietary Needs as an Adult, Melissa C. Bernzen
An Analysis of General Education Teachers' Use of Diverse Praise, Shelby L. Beschta
Moderating Effects of Social Support on the Association Between Teacher-Directed Violence and Stress, Christina Bounds
Incarcerated, Transported and Bound: Constructing Community among Transported Convicts from Britain to the Chesapeake, 1739-1776, Michael I. Bradley
Access to Higher Education for Black Men: A Narrative Perspective, Kayla R. Branch
New Year, New Look: Communicating an Organizational Identity for the EIU Women's Basketball Team, Nathan Bryant
The S&P 500© Is Not a Leading Indicator for US GDP Over Policy-Relevant Time Frames, William D. Campbell Sr.
Analyzing Source Preferences in Student Writing When Integrating Diverse Texts, Lauren Covington
"Novel" Biopolitics: Reading Defoe and Coetzee through Foucault, Derrida, and Esposito, Ben Cravens
Welcome the Stranger? Recent History of American Christianity and Refugee Policy, Brenda Edith Cuellar
Fantissity, Alexandra N. Dean
"In Motion", McKenzie Dial
Framing Gun Violence: Agenda-Setting on NBC's Meet the Press, Daniel A. Douglas
On Solid Ground I Stand: Narratives on Disclosure, Resilience, and Faith Amidst Recognition of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Wade Rhodes Dundee
