Author: Colleen
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Poe’s Critique
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SPRING 2026 ISSUE Subverting “the Fiend Intemperance”: Poe’s Critique of Temperance Discourse in “The Black Cat” Erin Kearns Abstract The presence of alcoholism in Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Black Cat” has led scholars to consider it part of the temperance genre, a popular form of literature in the…
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The Hookup Trade-Off
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SPRING 2026 ISSUE The Hookup Trade-Off Ava Nguyen Abstract This paper argues that while hookup culture offers young adults (ages 18-25) a sense of freedom, exploration, and short-term satisfaction, it ultimately undermines mental health, physical safety, and the ability to form real, meaningful relationships. This study draws on existing scholarly…
