Emeralds in The Grass
Emerald blades of grass tickle the crook of my neck As I turn my head to admire glistening beads Coating each stem with a silver charm. The...
Jackie Doctor (Oxford Emory)
Jackie Doctor (Oxford Emory)
My name is Jackie Doctor, and I'm a sophomore at the Oxford College of Emory University. I'm an Anthropology and Biology major on a pre-med track. I'm interested in pursuing a profession in Allied Health. I'm a huge fan of Game of Thrones, Parks and Rec, and Bob's Burgers, and I read, write, and play the ukelele in my spare time.
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Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar": A Thematic Analysis
The Bell Jar is an autobiographical novel written by Sylvia Plath. Originally published under the pseudonym “Victoria Lucas”, The Bell Jar...
Does "The Burial of Kojo" Uphold Anthropological Merit?
Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule’s The Burial of Kojo follows Esi, a Ghanaian woman recounting her childhood and the various tumultuous...
Eternal Summer: A Poem
Her head leaned against the trunk of a maroon sequoia in the middle of a field. Between the tips of her slender fingers, she held a dainty...
Ecotourism in "Made in Madagascar: Sapphires, Ecotourism, and the Global Bazaar"
In his ethnography Made in Madagascar: Sapphires, Ecotourism, and the Global Bazaar, Walsh brings to light the issues of globalization,...
Vulnerability and the Elderly Population in Lisa Cliggett's "Grains From Grass"
Cliggett’s ethnography provides in-depth observations and analyses of the Gwembe Tonga society of Zambia to challenge existing tropes and...
Fashion Speaks Volumes
Fashion has served as a model of cultural expression, political stances, and social movements throughout the years. With the emergence of...
Untangled
Silky ebony threads flow through her hands as she runs rough fingers down a smooth path. Gripping the ends at the small of her back, she...
The Ideal Man
Throughout history, society has constructed models of the “ideal” man and woman. In every era, different representations of the ideal man...
Tsing's Mushroom at the End of the World
Tsing utilizes the matsutake mushroom as a representation of how individuals should approach and resolve economic and environmental issues...
Top 5 Nintendo Switch Games For The Holiday Season
With Fall semester all wrapped up, everyone at Ox is heading home to celebrate the holiday season with friends and family. What better way...
Ariana's Best Christmas Songs
This year has been a major success for Ariana's music career. She's garnered a good amount of accolades, including Billboard Woman of The...
RAs, PALs, and iMentors
Are you a first-year student interested in becoming a leader at Ox?! Don't worry, we got you covered! Here are some leadership positions...
What Are You Thankful For?
Life stands still at Oxford when students return home for Thanksgiving break. The campus is quiet without its usual hustle and bustle; the...
Strangers
The biggest heartbreak is not necessarily in the romantic relationships you lose. Based on my experiences thus far, I think the worst form...
Levi-Strauss and Structuralism
In anthropology, the theory of structuralism focuses on the understanding of a large, overarching system by studying specific elements or “...
What Are Friends For?
Throughout high school, I always had a small group of friends I could rely on. I shared some of my worst fears, deepest secrets, and...
Thoughts on Franz Boas
Boas made significant contributions to the field of anthropology, and ultimately, left a lasting impression on generations of...
A Reflection of James Clifford's Partial Truths
It was interesting to read about James Clifford’s perspective on developing methods, concepts, and processes in anthropology. Clifford’s...
OxTips for the New School Year
Need coffee before your next class? Visit Oxpresso (located in the library)! Play some board games with your friends in the library! We got...
