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Abigail Weaver's Portfolio

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All Projects

Journalistic Works

Academic/Research

Editorial/Publishing

2024

Uprooting the Gilded Antenna Celebrity: Traditional vs New Media and the Imbalanced Perpetuation of Mainstream Hegemony
(Full Study Available Upon Request)

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In a 56-page research study, I conducted a thematic analysis of Reddit comments to analyze public perceptions of how traditional media provides inconsistent attention to new media content and creators. This research indicates that such behavior is intentional and damaging to the connection between audience and media as growing numbers of the public become disillusioned with the “gilded antenna” and mainstream practices.

Not a fix-all: Counselors discuss options amid ADHD medication shortage

Published in The Collegian this piece assesses the U.S. system of pushing medication for neurodivergence and its impact on the public. This was produced as part of CSU's Social Justice Storytelling Workshop, under the mentorship of Reuter's Donna Bryson.

Speech in Politics: Rhetoric as the Most Used and Abused Weapon of Democracy

In conjunction with HIST481A8 - Comparative Democracy, and during a contentious time in United States politics, I analyze the ways in which rhetoric can influence the masses and how modern governance has used tactics from ancient sources like Cicero or Mithridates to enhance persuasion of the public. This also utilizes various theories of linguistics, mediums, and journalistic methods to understand how speech is such a powerful, and perhaps underrated, tool.

2023

Leigh Bardugo’s Penchant for the Liminal: Critiquing Self Perception Via Monstrosity

Here I analyze how author Leigh Bardugo uses monstrosity to explore liminality and critiques how self and peer perceptions influence the difficult shift between known and unknown. This is evident in two characters, Nikolai Lantsov from the Shadow and Bone trilogy and King of Scars duology as well as Daniel “Darlington” Arlington in the Alex Stern series.

Revitalize Magazine

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In a magazine containing three articles, I analyze the trend that has people saying "This is my Roman Empire." While researching spectacles as they relate to culture, this magazine became my final project for JTC 316 - Multiculturalism and Media that utilizes both a media and historical analysis on the subject viewable here.

Women Who Lift

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In this website complete with a podcast, video, photo gallery, article, and many other facets, I explore the ever growing community of women weight lifters that defy norms.

Upstream Advertising Agency Campaign for The Aurora Sentinel

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For JTC 451, Integrated Communications Campaigns, I was a part of a team that created a marketing campaign for The Sentinel to implement in order to increase younger engagement and community shareholders.

A Cross-Cultural Comparison: Social Media Activism in the Arab Spring and the 2020 U.S. Black Lives Matter Protests

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In conjunction with JTC311, History of Media, I analyzed how social media platforms impacted activism during two key events in modern history, the 2010 Arab Spring and the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

2022

Behind the Display Case: The Gregory Allicar Museum of Art

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Through a video, social media campaign, article, and website interactive, I explored the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art.

NoCo's Book Community: A Local Author's View

In a Q&A published by NoCo Now, I talk with author Dana Masden about Northern Colorado's literary scene.

A Powerful Cultural Shift in International Women's Health Care

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Published in Culturs Magazine, this article looks at how varying international practices in women's health care are scrutinized.

Russian Media in the Age of Putin

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Published in Culturs Magazine, I talked with two people who have lived in or had familial relations in Russia, it's become clear that for the nation to heal or regain a semblance of free speech, it cannot do so alone.

Stolen Prizes: Should Exotic Artifacts Be Returned To Their Legitimate Owners?

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Published in Culturs Magazine, this article questions the way Western museums hoard artifacts away from their native cultures and people.

Protect Our Publications

With interviews from Northern Colorado teachers, I look into the book-banning seen in the United States and what that means for students.

A Wraith's Mentality

I created an entire philosophy based off the character Inej Ghafa from Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows duology. The research, tenets, and website can be viewed here:

Global Underfunding of the Arts

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Published in Culturs Magazine, this article centers around university funding for the arts and its dramatically reduction since the inception of STEM-focused pathways. Here's where it stands now.

Negotiating For Religious Accommodations Doesn't Come Easily On Campuses

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Published in Culturs Magazine, this article looks at the struggles students face when seeking religious accommodations on campuses.

2021

From Dropout to Principal: How Insoon Olson's Personal Journey Has Changed Northridge High School

Published in The Greeley Tribune, I look at Dr. Insoon Olson's life story and how it changed Northridge High School for the better.

'Designers for Glaser' Exhibit Opens

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Published in TheColorado303!Life, I talk with directors and curators of the art exhibit 'Designers for Glaser' displayed at CSU.

ADHD, ASD assessment services for women fall short in FoCo

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Published in The Collegian, I talk with assessment providers and a CSU student on why it's so hard for women to find affordable, understandable care for neurodivergent diagnoses.

2020

American Corporate Capitalism's Effect on Adolescent Psychology

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Published by the Journal of Student Research when I was 18, my research on American Corporate Capitalism analyzes its impact on the adolescent psyche.

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