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Vassar Scholarship, the institutional repository formerly known as Digital Window, reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community.  It provides access to a variety of collections, including senior theses and projects across a wide range of disciplines.

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Crack Systems Analysis of the McCartys Flow, New Mexico, USA

Publication Date
2014-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Wise, Charles
Department or Program
Earth Science and Geography Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

The McCartys Flow is a 3.9-ka vesicular porphyritic basalt lava flow in the Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field (ZBVF) near Grants, New Mexico. The Lava Falls area on the southern part of the flow is dominated by pahoehoe sheet flows. Topographic features...

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Craft in Modernity

Publication Date
2015-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Nicholas Meehan
Department or Program
American Culture Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

Since the industrial revolution, the craftsman has occupied an increasingly precarious position in society. The once obvious and natural role of craft is threatened. Craft production sits in uneasy tension with forces of modernity, practicality, industry, economy, and reproduction. These...

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Playin' tha game: the role identity plays in b-ball players' and gangsta rappers' public stances on black sociopolitical issues

Publication Date
2016-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Kelsey Cox
Department or Program
Media Studies Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

"Playin' Tha Game" explores the connections between black gangsta rappers, black basketball stars, and the degree to which they are vocal about black sociopolitical issues. Specifically the 1992 Dream Team members and L.A. based gangsta rappers were studied. Through analysis...

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