Atrium - American University

Atrium: Student Writing from American

University's Writing Program

2016

Table of Contents

Introduction

5

Synthesizing Sources

Olivia Blomstrom

7

Literature Review: Ethics of Care

Alston Claire Raymer

19

Annotated Bibliography

Olivia Valone

29

Annotated Bibliography

Feature Essays

Sarah Froonjian

38

Muslim Representation in Western Fashion

Brandon Reyna

50

The Option of Quality: From Interpretation

to Protection

Alyssa Savo

67

The Fight for Term Limits: Reinvestigating

DeMint's Defense of His Failed Amendment

C.M. Spangler

78

Getting Lost via GPS

Note: All essays are hyperlinked. Hover over the title for the link.

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First Person Perspectives

Melanie Friedel

90

Identity Crutches: Identity Crisis

Writer as Witness Essay Contest 2nd Place Winner

Marissa Scott

102

To Pimp a Butterfly

Cade A. Taylor

112

Breakfast in Marrakesh

Jacob Wallace

123

The Water

Taking a Stand

Amelia Bowen

137

Detrimental Demonstration: The Counter-

Productivity of Greenpeace Activism

Lauren Bowring

156

The Change of Body Image in Ghana due to

Westernization of Media

Writer as Witness Essay Contest 1st Place Winner

Madison Cook-Hines

175

Ethics for the Land ? Guide for the Future

Meena Nutbeam

193

Starving for Bras: The Struggle of the First

Generation Student

Stephanie R. Williams

206

Black vs. Blue

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Entering the Scholarly Conversation

Christopher J. Abbott

213

Clean Coal Regulation and Alternative Energy

Development in the San Juan Basin

Meredith Bartley

236

Victory Stands on the Back of the Sacrifice: The

Bodies and Body Politics of Lesbian and Bisexual

Women on TV

Madison Cook-Hines

263

The Fallacy of Lethal Predator-Control:

Strategically Defunding Wildlife Services on

Behalf of the Citizens of Oregon

Ruti Ejangue

283

"Why Can't She Also Wear Everything?": The Hijab

as a Symbol of Female Empowerment

Winner, University Library Prize for Best College Writing

Research Paper

Evan Stewart

312

Bringing Race into "White" Television: The Quest

for Colorconsciousness from Colorblindness

Introduction

In ancient Rome, the atrium was at the center of a home. An open court, an atrium was used as a gathering place, providing light and ventilation for the rest of the interior. In modern times, the atrium has evolved into a multi-storied open space that often features large windows. Battelle-Tompkins Hall's atrium, the large, light-filled heart of the building, is where students and professors come together to exchange ideas, review essays, present papers, celebrate successes, or quietly study. Atrium: Student Writing from American University's College Writing Program embodies the spirit of the Battelle Atrium.

This year's collection brings together student writing of varying styles and purposes, from editorials, to feature essays, to scholarly arguments. The diversity and depth showcases the dynamic, smart writings American University students create in their College Writing classes. Over the past two years, the collection has grown into a central text for our courses, presenting models, sparking discussions, and providing inspiration. As one professor explained: "Atrium has been a huge hit in my classes. These last two years my students have really loved reading and discussing the essays. What's more, for my final essay assignment, a scholarly argument, each student has to identify a scholar that they're modeling their essay on--at least five students this semester used an essay from Atrium rather than an academic scholar. How cool is that?"

This collection would not be possible without the committed work of our editorial board's careful, thoughtful readings of all the submitted essays and their attention to detail. Thank you to professors Amanda Choutka, Mary Switalski, and John Hyman for your hard work and dedication. Thank you to all the professors who submitted student essays; without you, Atrium wouldn't exist. Finally--and most importantly--thank you to our students who continue to surprise and inspire us.

Stina Kasik Oakes Editor-in-Chief

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