Brittany Barceras In this presentation I show how we use mythology in our modern lives and how it’s different throughout the world. We all live in different societies so it’s expressed in ways we would not know since we have…
To Fight or not to Fight: Classical and Modern Sensibilities of War as Found in The Iliad and Catch-22
Maci Branch A comparative analysis of two works of literature that attempts to build a bridge between the present and ancient history to find common humanity. It is the purpose of this essay to confront the differences between time and…
Chinese Oracle bones
Claire Cox This presentation explores Chinese oracle bones and their historical significance to ancient Chinese history. These artifacts are some of the earliest examples of the ancient Chinese writing system, and, therefore, they are invaluable primary sources when studying ancient Chinese culture and…
Human Interests vs Conservation of the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota
Merideth Kendal This presentation touches on the history of how humans in particular, white settlers, have treated the land of the Badlands and Black Hills and how we can move forward with using the land respectfully.
Dramaturgy at JCCC
Emma Cox The careers that can be found within the world of theatre may seem endless; from actors and actresses, to stage managers, directors, and designers. However, amongst this sea of technical work and performance, a relatively new field of…
Antibiotics Generated from Seed Bacteria
Victoria Droge New antibiotics are needed because antibiotic resistance is becoming a growing problem in the world. The purpose of this research is to find bacteria that can inhibit, or stop, the growth of the ESKAPE relatives, then find the metabolic gene…
Political Campaigns and Social Media
Maria Godinez Professor Terri Easley-Giraldo’s honor forum over politics ran a mock campaign for Overland Park mayor in 2020. In this presentation Maria Godinez will be analyzing the Henkesfiekn campaign’s social media presence in this race and why it was…
How history, mass incarceration and the access to insurance affect the African American experience with the healthcare system
Joel Hatungimana The US performs notoriously poorly when compared to other countries in terms of healthcare outcomes, despite outspending them by 2x the GDP. How these healthcare outcomes breakdown in terms of race are also well documented. African Americans being…
Civic Leadership Program
Kristy Pacheco I’m excited to talk about my experience in the following program! As a first generation college student, I arrived at JCCC scared for what came next. I wasn’t sure of what I’d face or if I would have…
The Ethics of War
Madeline Prokop My presentation is on the Ethics of War. I explain the main viewpoints on this topic, Realism, Pacifism, and Just War Theory, and evaluate writings from supporters of each perspective before giving my opinion and conclusion.