Dylan and the Kennedy Assassination: Part 2, Oswald

This research article is the second installment in a series exploring connections between Bob Dylan\u27s art and the Kennedy assassination. This piece focuses on Dylan\u27s views of the alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald

Perceptions of Morality in Response to Death Threats in Athletics

As sports culture continues to integrate into daily online interactions of individuals across social media platforms, the morality surrounding digital fan behavior requires further investigation, especially when cyberthreats occur. Threats continue to emerge as an alarmingly normalized reaction to sports-related perceived losses, and digital abuse involving athletes continues to rise (Kearns et al., 2023). Anonymity and group identity online drive individuals to engage in harmful behavior; research indicates when people feel invisible and part of a larger fanbase, they become less accountable for their actions, thus more likely to conform (Chan et al., 2022). Previous data suggest that forty percent of victims of online abuse experienced damage to their self-esteem (Penza, 2018), and game officials and players are no exception to this pattern. Cultural and political contexts shape how online threats are interpreted (Fisher & Howard, 2024); in sports, factors like game stakes and sport type may shift how fans evaluate the morality of a death threat. Despite their potential impact, online threats are often dismissed as harmless or unserious (Penza, 2018), which can downplay their real psychological and social consequences. The present research study aims to examine how individuals perceive the morality of death threats involving sport personnel, and how these perceptions are influenced by the status of the individual (professional vs. recreational), their role (player vs. referee), and sport type (aggressive vs. non-aggressive). After reading a randomly assigned vignette, participants will complete the Attribution of Blame scale (Gudjonsson, 1989) and a standard punishment scale developed by the researchers

Barriers to Healthcare Access for Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The goal of this project is to investigate the additional barriers faced by Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities in accessing healthcare. Specifically, I examined which states offer more comprehensive or higher-quality services for individuals with disabilities and the outcomes these states achieve for their disabled populations. The study involved reviewing previous research from independent organizations that assessed various factors, including livability, economic conditions (such as average income and unemployment rates), education levels (percentage of residents with 4-year college degrees), and the prevalence of independent living, on a state-by-state basis. This data was analyzed to identify variances among states and the resources they provide. Historical data was also used to uncover disparities in healthcare access. The hypothesis posits that states investing more federal and state funds in supporting residents with disabilities will rank higher in these categories and others. Initial analysis supports this hypothesis

The Hidden Dangers of Distraction: Does Conversation and Texts Slow Reactions on the Road

Distracted driving is a critical factor impacting road safety due to impaired reaction times significantly increasing the likelihood of an accident occurring. This study investigated the effects of auditory distractions, specifically phone conversations and text tone alerts, on reaction times to detect hazards. Prior studies have indicated that distractions, such as engaging in phone conversations (Boboc et al., 2022) or extended secondary tasks (Gao & Davis, 2017), impair driving performance and increase reaction times. In the present study, participants were assigned to one of four video conditions: text tone and conversation, text tone only, conversation only, or no conversation and text tone. The video was a driving scene through the local neighborhood featuring a hazard approximately every two minutes, such as a pedestrian crossing the road. Results indicated that conversation and text tones did not affect reaction times to detect hazards. Contrary to expectations, participants in the conversation and text tone group did not have significantly increased reaction time compared to participants without conversation and text tones. These findings highlight the complexity of understanding distracted driving and the need for future research, such as using realistic driving simulations to assess the effect of distractions on hazard detection

Generative Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges

This project explores the impact of ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence on student learning, highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks. It draws on existing research on AI-assisted education, as well as feedback from college students regarding their study habits and how they incorporate AI into their academic work. The findings illustrate how AI tools are changing the way students learn and complete assignments. Students’ AI usage has increased significantly, and it\u27s clear that AI will play an even larger role in their learning moving forward

Superfund Sites and Health Demographics

Superfund Sites are areas designated by the EPA to address and safely dispose of hazardous waste that may pose risks to surrounding communities and the environment. In this study, I collected data on all Ohio counties with Superfund Sites, including variables such as blood lead levels in children, income, urban vs. rural classification, and percentage of African-American residents. I hypothesized that counties with more Superfund Sites would show higher levels of blood lead contamination and a higher percentage of African-American residents, along with lower levels of education and income. Understanding the potential relationships between these variables offers an opportunity to identify risks and explore solutions to better protect families and individuals from the impacts of toxic waste facilities

The effects of dam dredging on aquatic macroinvertebrate communities located in Sharon Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dams provide many beneficial services for humans, including drinking water, hydroelectric power, and recreational sites. However, dams can create negative impacts on waterways, such as altering the flow of water, decreasing stream discharge, and changing the surrounding environment. Disturbances such as these create ideal conditions for sedimentation and eutrophication. Sedimentation occurs when reduced water flow causes benthic material to build-up, creating a shallower environment. As a result, eutrophication can occur. Eutrophication is the buildup of nutrients, followed by increased plant growth and oxygen depletion. Through the process of dredging, benthic sediments are removed from the dam to improve ecosystem health. The objective of this study was to assess the impacts that the dredging process has on aquatic macroinvertebrate communities within Sharon Woods Creek. Macroinvertebrates serve as effective indicators of water quality due to their range of tolerances to different types of disturbances. Three sites were sampled in Sharon Creek, with one site upstream of the dam, and two sites downstream of the dam. Each site was sampled once during the pre-dredging phase in Fall 2022 and again during dredging in Fall 2024. Quantitative macroinvertebrate samples were collected in benthic riffle samples (n=5) with a Surber sampler and D-framed kick net. Qualitative macroinvertebrate samples were collected from all sub-habitat types (e.g. riffle, run, pool, margin) in a 15-minute timed search. Macroinvertebrates were preserved in 70% ethanol and identified to family level in the laboratory. Different indices were measured spatially and temporally to determine stream health from Fall 2022 and Fall 2024. Our results show that both the %EPT and %Chironomidae vary significantly from each site and from each year. This suggests that dam dredging could play a role in the reduction of sensitive taxa (represented by %EPT) and the increase in insensitive taxa (represented by %Chironomidae). As the dredging process is completed in 2025, this will be important data to have to examine the changes in macroinvertebrate communities because of the dredging process

Reseña de Sean Moss

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Viva Cincy

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Xavier University Recreation Use and Physical Activity Participatio

Xavier University Recreation Center Use and Physical Activity Participation. Ellie Schulz, Noah Giganti, David Wiley, Ashley Varol, Jeremy Steeves Purpose: To describe Xavier University’s Recreation Center participation (who, what, when, why), and changes in usage across the year. Methods: An anonymous online Qualtrics Survey asking about physical activity habits was sent via email to all recreation center members and flyers were posted in recreation center with a QR-code to access the survey (January-March, 2025) and member entry swipe data were obtained (August, 2024 - March, 2025). Results: Participants included 722 students (n=644) and employees (n=78) who completed the survey, and 123,017 member swipes. On average, an individual spends 69.5 minutes in the recreation center, with most (40.8%) using it in the afternoon (12pm-5pm), and least (15.8%) using it the morning (9am-12pm). The most popular locations were the weight floor and cardio floor for students (75.6% and 67.5%) and employees (60.2% and 55.9%). Walking was the most popular activity participated in by females (43.3% of students and 56.3% of employees), and Core/Body weight was the most popular activity participated in by males (45.1% of students and 45.7% of employees). Fitness (93.5% of students and 91% of employees) and mental health (73.6% of students and 77.9% of employees) were the two most frequently listed reasons to work out. Lack of time was the biggest barrier to working out (61% of students and 66.7% of employees). Daily swipes peaked in August (900.7) and dropped in November (612.6). Conclusion: The recreation center is a valuable resource used by students and faculty to promote physical (cardiovascular and muscular strength) and mental health