Volume 1 (2015) Black & Gold
Founders' Note
We are delighted to present the inaugural issue of Black & Gold, The College of Wooster’s first multidisciplinary research journal. We conceived of this journal as a way to celebrate the mentored research projects Wooster students undertake before they embark on Senior Independent Study. Students enthusiastically responded to our first call for submissions with work from a wide range of disciplines. This issue reflects the diverse scope of a Wooster education, exemplifying the spirit of a liberal arts curriculum. Articles range in topics from microfinance to Renaissance history to political representation of indigenous peoples. The nine student authors represent mentorship from six departments, as well as opportunities provided through the Applied Mathematical Research Experience and the Sophomore Research Program. We dedicate this issue to these nine students, whose energy and hard work represent the finest qualities of Wooster Scots.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the faculty reviewers, student and staff copyeditors, The Center for Diversity and Global Engagement, The College of Wooster Libraries, The College of Wooster Writing Center, The College of Wooster Department of Design, and the many faculty and staff members who offered ideas and encouragement.
Articles
Let Our Voices Be Heard: A Comparative Analysis of Indigenous Political Representation in Latin America
Latrice M. Burks
“There is a Stubbornness about me that Never can Bear to be Frightened at the Will of Others”: Constructions of Beatrice and Elizabeth as the Witty Woman
Tess A. Henthorne
Helping a Microfinance Institution Select its Clients: A Risk Analysis using Social Networks
Sayantan Mitra and Varunavi Newar
Second Treatise of the Social Contract: A Comparative Analysis of Locke and Rousseau
Benjamin B. Taylor
Global Flows and the Globalization of Nothing: Synthesizing the Incongruous
Elliott H. Valentine
Editorial Boards
Editors-in-Chief
Alicia Brazeau, Writing Center
Stephen Flynn, Libraries
Lynette Mattson, Writing Center
Faculty Board
Alicia Brazeau, Writing Center
Laura Burch, French and Francophone Studies
Stephen Flynn, Libraries
Nancy Grace, English, Center for Diversity and Global Engagement
Matt Mariola, Environmental Studies
Claudia Thompson, Psychology
Staff Editors
Tessa Hall, Writing Center
Gillian Lee '07, Writing Center
Student Editors
Emily Hrovat '16
Ellen Robinson '16
Laith Sersain '16
Alisha Wies '17