UNC Cheerleading, What are the Psychological/Psychosocial benefits of cheerleading?
Preface When I was younger I watched the movie series “Bring it On”. It was about two different cheer squads competing against each other. I had two sisters so I had no choice but to watch these movies. However, in … Read more
An Evaluation of Sororities and their Effect on Young Women
Preface Greek Life. It is considered to be one of the most controversial parts of any university campus. The opinions surrounding Greek Life are strong regardless of one’s stance, with very few seeming to have a neutral opinion on the … Read more
UNC Christian Society: How do people in UNC Christian Society view death?
Selected Subculture: UNC Christian Society Research Question: How do people in UNC Christian Society view death? Preface Born in a non-religious family, I am always interested in studying religions. Most of the people in my home country China are non-religious … Read more
How The Arab Student Organization Impacts Others With Their Culture
Preface: One of my closest friends here at UNC is named Danielle Koro. Danielle is an Arab American who is originally from Jordan, and she has often spoken with me about her experience living in Jordan, her Arab customs … Read more
An Unlikely Duo: Chinese Americans and Christian Faith
Preface: Growing up, I had never been particularly religious. The same may be said of Chinese people in general, so it is fascinating to me that there are so many Chinese Americans that are Christian, since these two identities are … Read more
Psychological Benefits of UNC Club Sand Volleyball
Preface: UNC sand volleyball is a student-run club sport consisting of 18 members ranging from freshmen to seniors. They have practices weekly and compete in two tournaments per year against teams along the East Coast. This UNC subculture interests … Read more
Activism over Ideology: An Ethnography of the UNControllables
1. Preface Radical political ideologies have something to teach us about the issues in our society. Through an analysis of radical viewpoints, one can make more informed political decisions. The UNControllables are a radical left-leaning political group on … Read more
The Social Scene of a Dance Team: An Ethnography of the UNC Moonlight Hip-Hop Dance Crew
Preface After joining several Asian cultural groups on UNC campus, I found UNC Moonlight Dance Crew especially pervasive throughout the Asian-American community. Because the main demographic of the dance crew is East Asian, I expected to research how hip-hop … Read more
Do You Like Studying in Crowded Places? Try Davis Library.
Preface Hello, my name is David Lewis and today I will be discussing Davis Library and why people choose to study there versus their dorm or other places. Before enrolling at Carolina, the importance of time management and studying … Read more
Protected: Vegans, Are You Welcome Here? An Ethnographic Study of the Inclusion of Alternative Diets
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