2019 Honors in Communication Topics

  • Little People, Open Minds: How does the portrayal of dwarfism in the media influence the perception of physical disabilities?  By Brooke Farbstein
  • How Different Types of Media Framing Impact People’s Perceptions of and Intentions Regarding Plastic Pollution By Claire Underwood
  • Join our Team: How sports organizations satisfy the needs of sports fans on Twitter By Brandon Lock
  • Asian Americans’ Sense of Belonging in Midst of Rising Asian-American Lead Representation By Angelique Arintok
  • Games, Guilds, and Girl Crushes: Roleplay Gaming as a Venue for Sexual Identity Formation in LGBT+ Gamers By Dylan Donlon-Moyer
  • Effects of Tinder Use on Relationship Expectations for Young Adults, By Ashley J. Palmer
  • Perceived Political Climate on Social Media and College Student’s Voting Behavior By Lauren Sullivan
  • Mobilization and the #MeToo Movement, By Mia Wise
  • Instagram Influencers: from Zero to Millions. A content analysis on what Instagram influencers post to attract engagement, By Catalina Rogers
  • The Pressure of Popularity, By Melanie Miller
  • How does participation in the “me too” social media movement empower college-aged women? By Haley Thompson