My 16-year-old brother died of fentanyl poisoning on August 12, 2021. This experience took me through the darkest days of my life, but also begged for my curiosity. I was forced to ask “How” and “Why.” How did he get access to this drug as a minor? Why was he influenced to...
This thesis begins with a discussion of the power of branding in the modern world, as well as a review of the best practices and historical implications of the elements of design (specifically color, typography, and form). This literature review can be used as a guide for best practices and...
This thesis explores how public protest art and the elements that shape it, such as ‘publics’ and ‘community,’ are changing as social media forces the medium to adapt to a more digital sphere. Both protesting and social media allows for greater connectivity and underrepresented voices to be heard on a...
Almost everyone in the state of Colorado has been affected, or knows someone affected, by the state’s notorious and ongoing list of shootings. As a journalism student and Colorado native, I will be examining a handful of the state’s previous mass shootings. I am studying the ways journalists have induced...
Cycles is a VR video game reimagines the cycle of social anxiety that the author has undergone throughout his life, and incorporates key themes from his experience through the implementation of abstract symbolism and game mechanics. A personal and reflective piece, this game acts as a mirror of the developer’s...
Pitch: We live in a gendered society with gendered industries. As a subgenre to the highly stereotypical and misogynistic entertainment industry, standup comedy is no exception. Through my research and subject interviews, I'm deep-diving into why and how standup comedy remains so polarized and gendered in a post #MeToo society. I'm...
In the world of fashion, trends are constantly going in and out of style. One item is hot for a season then totally out of touch the next. A brand’s ability to stay current with the latest trends and address the wants and needs of the consumer are vital for...
On March 22, 2021, a gunman entered a King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, with a semi-automatic rifle and fatally shot 10 people. Within the following days, as a witness to the beginning of the attack, I was interviewed by many news outlets ranging from local to international. Before police...