2019 Edition
To view the entire 2019 edition, click this link or the cover above.
To view the abstract of a paper, click on the associated link in the listing below.
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Grendel: The Face of a Nation, Hannah M. Dion, Class of 2022, Biology Major.
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The Soviet Naval Strategy in the 1980's, Henry Brown, Class of 2020, English and Political Science Major.
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ADHD and Romantic Relationships, Sarah Jane Walker, M.A. Graduate Student in Psychology, Clinical Counseling.
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American Military Drone Aircraft: A Brief Overview and Analysis of Trends, Alexei L. Severnyak, Class of 2021, Mechanical Engineering Major.
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Small Modular Reactors: An Emerging Technology, William P. Hope, Class of 2020, Electrical Engineering Major.
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A Study in Wildlife Photography, William Rasberry, Class of 2019, Business Administration Major.
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The Traditions of Reformed Theology and the Institution of American Democracy, Aaron Michael Newton, Class of 2019, Political Science and Criminal Justice Major.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Joshua Malott, Class of 2019, Biology Major.
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The Conundrum Called Capital Punishment, Joshua Kreitzer, Class of 2019, Business Major.
Hannah M. Dion
In the poem Beowulf, the fearsome creature Grendel is given little background on why he attacks the Danes night after night, that is, until John Gardner writes his own novel, Grendel. Medieval scholars Michael Livingston and John William Sutton highlight the effect Gardner’s novel has the following works of Beowulf-related media, but they fail to delve into the reason why Gardner portrays him in this fashion. Gardner has used the major society-altering events of the late 1960s to create a relatable story with a humanistic character who yearns to make a difference in the world.
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Best PhotographSubmission of 2019The cover photograph, "Elvis", was taken by Ian Taylor, Class of 2019, Political Science Major and Samuel Abernathy, Class of 2019, Political Science Major. |
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The Soviet Naval Strategy in the 1980's
Henry Brown
The Cold War in the 1980s represented the last time another nation could possibly contest United States naval supremacy, until today. The Soviet Navy has been written about and critiqued about its inadequacies. However, a look should be given as to what the Soviet Navy was built to achieve. This paper discusses the ways in which the Soviet Navy structured its fleet to adhere to two key strategies. Ultimately, it could be argued that the Soviet Navy was not a laughing matter in the 1980’s and would have been very capable of contesting the US Navy in the North Atlantic.
American Military Drone Aircraft: A Brief Overview and Analysis of Trends
Alexei L. Severnyak
Technological progress invariably impacts the way wars are fought. In turn, how a nation fights wars is reflected on the home front. Drones represent one such new technological advancement, one with great potential to revolutionize modern war-fighting. This report examines the history and state of the art of the drones currently in American military service, and the variety thereof. The report then goes on to discuss the advantages and disadvantages inherent to drones, both in terms of practical considerations for strategic- and tactical-level commanders, as well as broader implications for lawmakers and society at large.
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The GSJ Distinction in PhotographyA Study in Wildlife Photography William Rasberry In this article, William Rasberry shares wildlife photographs from his trip to Costa Rica. The pictures feature: one of the south's most common nonvenomous snakes, the Black Racer; a false killer whale near Cano Island; Capuchin Monkeys, a view of Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano near the town of La Fortuna; a Red-legged Honeycreeper in costa Rico's central valley; a Talamanca Hummingbird; a common Black Hawk; a Nine-Banded Armadillo at Donnelley WMA; one od the deadliest snakes in Central America, the Eyelash Pit-Viper; the iconic Red-Eyed Tree Frog; and a majestic view of Rio Celeste in northern Costa Rica. |
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The Traditions of Reformed Theology and the Institution of American Democracy
Aaron Michael Newton
The 21 st century has proven itself to be a time of division, revision and questioning concerning the roots of American government as well as that government’s efficacy and identity. This is a complex and petulant subject that has the potential to fill volumes. Keeping this in mind, it is the scope of this paper to examine the origins, concepts and leading individuals within the Reformed theology tradition and how this system has influenced the development of American political thought.
The Conundrum Called Capital Punishment
Joshua Kreitzer
The United States of America, said to be founded on Christian principles, has a long and contested history regarding the issue of capital punishment. The Old Testament states that the penalty should be “life for life, eye for eye,” but recent opinions suggest that this system may be putting innocent defendants to death. This essay explores popular arguments for and against the death penalty and other modern implications of capital punishment in America.
The 2019 Gold Star Journal features beautiful photographs taken by the following students:
- Grayson S. Cooper, 2019, Criminal Justice Major.
- Cecilia K. Gibson, 2020, Psychology Major.
- Kaytlynne M. McCord, 2022, Biology Major.
- Morgan A. Meredith, 2019, Business Administration Major.
- William G. Rasberry, 2019, Business Major.
- Jeff K. Simon, 2020, History and Intelligence and Security Studies Major.
The 2019 edition was made possible by donations from the following individuals and groups:
- The Citadel
- The Daniel Library
- BG Samuel M. Hines, Jr., SCM, Emeritus Provost and Dean of The College
- The Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics
- Dr. Suzanne T. Mabrouk and Mr. Stephen S. Jones
- Grant N. Miller, Class of 2018
- Tavenner Publishing