Browsing ESC Graduate Student Conference Papers by Issue Date
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Rhetoric, identity, and the Obama racial phenomenon: Exploring Obama’s title as the “first black president”
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)In 2008, a nearly 200 year U.S. historical precedent was overturned when Barack Obama was named the “first Black president.” Although Obama is of mixed heritage, he adopted an almost singularly Black identity and has long ... -
The implications of gendering childhood obesity PSAs
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)The percentage of overweight and obese children is at or above 30% in 30 U.S. states. In light of this nationwide epidemic, examining messages concerning childhood obesity becomes increasingly important. One strategy ... -
A Sugary Mess: A Rhetorical Study of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's 2009 Anti-Smoking and Empty Calorie Beverage Public Service Advertisments
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)Throughout the last decade, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYDOH) have launched numerous Public Service Advertisements (PSA) to curb the use of tobacco and consumption of "empty calorie" beverages. ... -
Green vs. Green vs. Green: Implications of alternative views on sustainable wind energy in Kansas
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)In the 19th century, windmills dotted the Kansas plains. In the 21st century, a new kind of windmill is emerging large imposing turbines not for pumping water, but for generating electricity. As demand for clean renewable ... -
Comparative analysis of Kansas commercial wind energy projects and Wizelius' wind energy project development model
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)Kansas ranks second in wind-producing potential in the United States. While in 2009 wind energy contributed only 5.2% of the state's electricity supply, Kansas wind energy development will increase. This study analyzes ... -
Unpacking hunger on campus: an analysis of the WSU Hunger Awareness Initiative
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The present study reports phase 1 results of an on-going community-based, participatory initiative to enhance understanding of hunger issues on campus, the WSU Hunger Awareness Initiative. Data were collected through surveys ... -
Hunger Awareness Initiative: are Wichita State University graduate students hungry? -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Food insecurity is an issue across the nation. Colleges and state universities put effort in to solving the problem of food insecurity, or hunger, in their communities through volunteer organizations and volunteer credit ... -
In defense of nudism: rhetorical analysis of the naturist society's website -- -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Nudism aka naturism, is a controversial practice popularized mainly in the Western cultures where individuals get together to go skinny-dipping, sunbathing, or simply enjoying leisure activities in the nude in assigned ... -
James Bond's allure: a semiotic analysis of 007 movie posters
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The history of Hollywood films in the spy genre has been indelibly marked by the 22 films based on Ian Fleming's 007 novels. The research uses qualitative semiotic analysis to identify how signs of all sorts, which appeared ... -
Beyond Annie Oakley: an analysis of TV's portrayal of markswomen
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Media portrayals influence how women are perceived in society. Historically, women have often been chastised or punished for exhibiting skills and attributes which have been traditionally perceived as appropriate for men ... -
Due diligence and compromise in communication between wind energy developers and communities
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Wind Energy is a critical issue in our nation and especially in Kansas. In 2010, a team of graduate students under the supervision of Dr. Deborah Ballard-Reisch conducted key informant interviews (KIIs) (n=30) and 9 focus ... -
Starving college students: an examination of the cliché
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Many have heard the phrase "starving college student." This paper answers the question - are college students really hungry? And if so, what is the nature and the scope of the issue on Wichita State University's campus? ... -
A perfect storm of photographic innovation, marketing and consumer desire: Kodak's you-press-the-button camera ads
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)This research examines adoption of the earliest Kodak cameras by consumers who quickly became fascinated with them. Early photography, such as daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, required sophisticated knowledge about photographic ... -
The effect of Victoria's Secret's advertising on couples' communication dynamics
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Advertising is designed to draw attention and pique interest in a product or service. This study is an exploration of the impact of sexualized advertising on male/female interactions, specifically, couples noticing the ... -
World War II British propaganda to the home front, Barrow-In-Furness – weapons of mass destruction, or weapons of mass communication?
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Some wars are fought and won with weapons of mass destruction, others with weapons of mass communication. When Britain and its Allies won WWII in 1945 there were many factors that made this possible, but what motivated an ... -
Food for thought: A qualitative look into the need for a campus food pantry
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, ongoing research on campus food insecurity illustrates the seriousness of the problem and need for intervention. To assess the need for a campus food pantry at Wichita State ... -
Food for thought: A qualitative look into the need for a campus food pantry
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, ongoing research on campus food insecurity illustrates the seriousness of the problem and need for intervention. To assess the need for a campus food pantry at Wichita State ... -
The massacre vs the peacekeepers: an analysis of news coverage surrounding the 2016 Hesston, Kansas shooting and subsequent community response
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Intro: The sleepy Mennonite town of Hesston, Kansas was suddenly disrupted on February 25th, 2016 when an employee of Excel Industries entered the company plant with an AK-47 and a Glock 22 semi-automatic pistol and opened ... -
"Caution! Falling may occur": Sociocultural traditions, nonverbal communication, and social interaction at the Wichita Ice Arena
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)September 2, 2016 was a busy day for the Wichita Ice Center; the afternoon open-skate was filled with children and adults of varying ages. As both children and adults attempted to skate around the oval ice rink, many either ... -
Audrey Flack's hyperreal paintings: a juxtaposing simulation of feminism and femininity in the 1970s
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The 1970s was a prominent decade for feminism. The second-wave feminist activism had seeped into everyday life, making Americans re-evaluate their definition of femininity, what it meant to be a woman, and the rights women ...