• King's Undergraduate
    Research Journal
    2017
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Journal Articles

Rops Searching for the Human Soul in an Evolutionary World Rianne Rops

Searching for the Human Soul in an Evolutionary World

  • Honors Specialization in Catholic Studies / Religious Studies
Rianne Rops

I’m a fourth year honors Catholic Studies student; however, despite my focus on religion, I’ve also taken courses in biology and philosophy. My biggest curiosities lie in the realms of human origins, immateriality, and God. Being able to approach these topics from a religious and scientific standpoint has certainly been fulfilling. Following graduation, I hope to get a Masters of Social Work and pursue a career in that field.

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Gifford Complications of the Gendered Division of Labor According to Feminist Perspective Georgina Gifford

Complications of the Gendered Division of Labor According to Feminist Perspective

  • Social Justice and Peace Studies and Health Sciences
Georgina Gifford

I am in my third year pursuing an Honors double major in Health Science and Social Justice and Peace Studies. In my work, I often take an intersectional approach across my research interests, which include the social determinants of health, mental health and addictions, political economy, feminist theory and post-colonial theory. I plan to pursue a Masters in Social Work upon graduation with hopes of working alongside marginalized populations while continuing to do research at the policy level.

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Cockrell An Account of Ethical Evolution Will Cockrell

An Account of Ethical Evolution

  • Philosophy
Will Cockrell

I am currently studying Honors Philosophy at King’s and looking at theories of market inefficiencies. Specifically, I am looking at information asymmetries and rent seeking, and their effects on wealth distribution. Generally, my research interests lie in contributing to the conversation of making liberal democracies freer and fairer polities. I will be attending graduate school for my MA in political science in the fall. I hope to start an electricity trading firm in Ontario.

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Graham Applying Marcuse to Modern Social Movements Katerina Graham

Applying Marcuse to Modern Social Movements

  • Political Science
Katerina Graham

I am in my fourth year pursuing an Honors Specialization in Political Science and a Certificate in Practical Spanish. My research interests include contemporary political theory and critical theory. I plan to pursue a Masters in Political Science upon graduation.

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Holden Youth and Illicit Drug Representations in Canadian Print Media Alyssa Holden

Youth and Illicit Drug Representations in Canadian Print Media

  • Sociology
Alyssa Holden

I am a first-year Master's student in the Sociology Program at Western University. I graduated from King’s with an Honor’s BA, specializing in Sociology. My research interests include social inequality, crime and deviance, political economy, and media studies. I plan to pursue a PHD in Sociology at Western University upon completion of my Master’s thesis.

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The Editors

Sheeler Editor-in Chief Cameron Sheeler

Editor-in-Chief

  • Politcal Science, Economics
Cameron Sheeler

I am in my 4th year at King’s studying Honors Political Science and Economics. My research interests include poverty alleviation, renewable energy and carbon markets, national development in Africa, and international political economy. Following graduation I will complete a Masters of International Business with the hopes of pursuing an international career in the consulting industry.

Farahi Executive Editor Amir Farahi

Executive Editor

  • Politcal Science, Economics
Amir Farahi

I am specializing in Political Science and Economics at King’s University College. My research interests are in local government with a focus on local economic development and intergovernmental relations. I am the Executive Director of the London Institute for Public Policy, a non-profit think-and-do tank based out of London, Ontario. I am also the Co-founder of FillSpaces.com a commercial space use marketplace that allows people to list and rent short-term spaces. I give insights on local issues with my role as a columnist for Our London and a regular on AM1290 Newstalk CJBK.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Cameron Sheeler

EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Amir Farahi

PRODUCTION & GRAPHICS
Nicole De Khors (Photography), Michael Chang (Photography),
Adrian Ryan (Videography),
Tim Bugler (Design), Jane Antoniak (Communications)

ADDRESS
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FACUTLY ADVISORS
Dr. Joseph Michalski / Associate Academic Dean & Department of Sociology
Dr. Graham Broad / History
Dr. Tara Bruno / Sociology
Dr. Antonio Calcagno / Philosophy
Dr. Anisha Datta / Sociology
Dr. Jonathan Geen / Religious Studies
Dr. John Grant / Political Science
Dr. Erin Hannah / Political Science
Dr. Thomas Malleson / Social Justice and Peace Studies

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