Haleigh Dixon Haleigh Dixon

How do fan communications impact the Batman family fandom on Tumblr?

This research paper will center its attention on the communications surrounding the subsection of Batman fans who enjoy comic books, as I have extensively engaged within this space for a considerable time, thereby acquiring a deep understanding of its intricacies. To explore how this fandom has come together as a cohesive group and the results of their teamwork, this analysis will examine Textual Poachers by Henry Jenkins, Content, conduct, and Apologies in Tumblr fandom tags by Indira Neill Hoch, and Fandom as Free Labor by Abigail De Kosnik.

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Haleigh Dixon Haleigh Dixon

THE CRACK COCAINE EPIDEMIC OF THE 1980s

The crack cocaine epidemic shook the foundation of political and social conservatism. The election of President Ronald Reagan ushered in a resurgence of traditional values heavily promoted by the Republican Party. You would never think that the President of the United States, let alone a president who shouted passionately “Let’s make America great again,” in his 1980 presidential campaign, would be partially responsible for so much destruction across the streets of America.

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Haleigh Dixon Haleigh Dixon

Technology Is Not Holding Students Back

Technology is not holding students back. Technology is a valuable resource for students all over the world. The landscape of technology is evolving and changing every day, and students are benefiting from it.

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Haleigh Dixon Haleigh Dixon

The COVID-19 Pandemic is History Repeating Itself

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the lives of people everywhere just as the 1918 influenza pandemic did. There are both similarities and differences in how these pandemics have affected race, gender, and social class in the United States.

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Haleigh Dixon Haleigh Dixon

An Analysis of Laocoön and His Sons

Hellenistic sculpture explored the depths of human emotion and expression as opposed to the classical period, which desired to show the peak of human perfection. Hellenistic art often employed theatrical drama to communicate the artist’s message.

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