La mucama de Omicunlé is a novel by Rita Indiana, a Dominican writer and singer-songwriter whose writing features themes of queerness. Dr. Alexandra Gonzenbach Perkins, Assistant Professor of World Languages & Literatures, wrote an article interpreting the novel. Perkins’ article–“Queer
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Paying Attention to Pandemic-Specific Anxiety
The pandemic caused social changes and stress, and the stress took a unique toll on general mental health. Faculty in the Department of Psychology–Dr. Millie Cordaro (senior lecturer), Dr. Rebecca Deason (associate professor), Dr. Kelly Haskard-Zolnierek (associate professor), and Dr.
Appreciating Ancient Indian Dance
Dance and philosophy inform each other. Centuries of dances in India are a perfect example. Dr. Binita Mehta (senior lecturer in philosophy) recently contributed a chapter to The Bloomsbury Handbook of Dance and Philosophy about Bharatanatyam, a classical dance of
How Adverse Childhood Experiences and Positive Social Support Impact College Student Mental Health
College student mental health is important. College life can be stressful and negatively impact college students’ mental health. But a recent study by faculty in psychology, sociology, and social work also found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) matter when it
Cyberpunk in Indian Science Fiction
Cyberpunk is a type of science fiction that comments on technology, information networks, and countercultures that challenge power. The technology industry continues to grow in India and influence Indian culture. Some who study Indian fiction think cyberpunk can reflect India’s
Dunbar Neighborhood Counterstories: Black History Month
The black community in San Marcos has a rich history. To research and document it, principal investigator Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd (OWLS) partnered with several faculty members and students from the College of Liberal Arts, including Dr. Eric Sarmiento, Dr. Colleen
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Cuentos of Hispanic Pride and Respect: National Hispanic Heritage Month in the Liberal Arts
How can we work toward diversity and inclusion at Texas State University? In 2019, the Provost’s Office published a collection–Cuentos and Testimonios–that offered a few answers to this question. In the collection, Dr. Octavio Pimentel, professor of English, and Dr.
#MeToo in the Kitchen
A stereotypical idea of a women’s role is cooking. But, the culinary industry often discriminates against women in restaurant kitchens. In a new article, “#Me Too In the Kitchen,” published in Contexts journal, Deborah Harris and Patti Giuffre (both professors
Dr. Kyong Hee Chee on Eldercare in Korean Communities: Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage in the College of Liberal Arts
How do cultural and family dynamics impact eldercare in Korean communities? Dr. Kyong Hee Chee, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, and her colleague, Dr. Hyun Ji Lee, answered this question in “Without Feeling Guilty”: Filial Piety and Eldercare
Dr. Augustine Agwuele on African Languages: Black History Month in the Liberal Arts
African American folkways and culture have many roots in African culture and folkways. In 2018, Dr. Augustine Agwuele, professor in the Department of Anthropology, edited a collection about African languages entitled The Routledge Handbook of African Linguistics. The collection covers
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