Around one-third of the world plays video games. The connections and interactions between gamers coupled with positive social teachings like teamwork and effective communication are just a few benefits of playing. However, the cues and information of these games is mostly visual, removing the ability for blind or visually impaired...
I have always been able bodied, which makes my accessibility to facilities and activities in sports feel like second nature. This privilege starkly contrasts with the experiences of individuals facing mobility disabilities, for whom participation in winter sports can pose significant challenges. Fortunately, those in Boulder, Colorado live only 40...
This paper is a case study that investigated the relationships between TikTok influencer Alix Earle and her followers. Six female participants who attend the University of Colorado Boulder were interviewed and were asked questions regarding their first impressions of the influencer, their perceived relationship to her, and their affinity and...
Digestive health advertising has a substantial societal impact. The market for digestive health supplements has seen remarkable growth, with revenues reaching billions of dollars. The increase in market value is paralleled by an increase in digestive issues among consumers, leading to a heightened demand for digestive health supplements aimed at...
The Premier League is the highest tier of professional English football. It commands a global audience unparalleled by all other professional sports, with broadcasts reaching over 800 million households in 188 countries in 2022. Despite its international reach, the Premier League faces considerable institutional and fan-driven racist treatment directed...
In Boulder, Colorado, a stark contrast exists just beneath its picturesque surface. “They want rid of me… But I don't have any money, so I'm not leaving,” shares Phil, a Boulder resident facing homelessness, shedding light on the complex struggle of those living on the margins in this seemingly inclusive...
My research seeks to uncover how Deion Sanders’s leadership as a head football coach can have a long-lasting impact on the University of Colorado. I delve into the multifaceted dimensions of his influence and explore the academic and cultural shifts that have occurred under his guidance. Through this exploration, we...
The show The Quests and Quacks of Tallulah the Duck and the comprehensive set of media and literary research that support it, are a cross-disciplinary approach to creating a project that extends beyond the classroom in teaching essential development and research skills in the Media Production industry. The project is...
Transparency is a communication phenomenon that encompasses a wide range of understandings and definitions (e.g., information-sharing, visibility, accountability). It is often used as a call to action from internal/external stakeholders of larger organizations and corporations. However, due to its multiplicity of meanings, calling for...
In this paper, I focus on the theme of doubling within cinema, investigating its function as a narrative device. Film form has been able to both continue and transform the tradition of the doppelganger through its investigation of the implications of doubling within the narrative, while simultaneously presenting a...