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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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Beyoncé decoded: deconstructing originality in the contemporary age

Publication Date
2016-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Maya Toler
Department or Program
Media Studies Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Access Level
Vassar Only
Abstract

This thesis explores the success of Beyoncé's self-titled album in relation to the idea of originality within music. As members of the public, we assume that what sets superstars apart from novice musicians is an element of originality. However, more...

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Marginal Revenue Products of Collegiate Basketball Players: What's March Madness Worth to Your Team?

Publication Date
2017-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Nicholas K.S Johnson
Department or Program
Economics Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

Basketball is considered a revenue sport within the context of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The annual March Madness tournament brings in over a billion dollars in advertising revenue alone. This is just one illustration of the influx of...

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