This thesis explores the role of language expectations on English-dominant Mexican-Americans’ ethnic identity and cultural orientation. Ting-Toomey’s (2005) identity negotiation theory (INT), Torres and Phelps (1997) bicultural orientation model (BOM) . . .

Coastal seabirds are prey generalists known to be influenced by food availability, oceanographic conditions, and predator disturbance. Elegant Terns (Thalasseus elegans) nest at three sites in southern California: south San Diego Bay, Bolsa Chica Ecol . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine intra-individual arousal and anxiety fluctuation and their association with performance in two different military-based challenges in collegiate ROTC cadets (aged 22.78 ± 3.49). Arousal and performance data wer . . .

Historians studying Rwanda largely focus on the devastating genocide that claimed the lives of narrowly a million Rwandans within 100 days. This has led to fragmented conclusions for the causation of the genocide—much of which are used to push persona . . .

This thesis explored the identity management and third culture experiences within intercultural friendship. Twenty-four intercultural friendship pairs participated in this study. Interviews were transcribed, interpreted, and analyzed using elements of . . .

Archaeological excavations were conducted by California State University Fullerton under the direction of Dr. Steven R. James and CSUF students during the fall of 2004 and 2005 on San Nicolas Island, Channel Islands, California uncovering faunal mater . . .

The hexagonal barbell is a commonly used implement for strength and power development. However, as it is a relatively novel tool, little is known of the performance differences between a hexagonal (hex) bar and an Olympic bar. Therefore, the purpose o . . .

The purpose of the study was to examine the MMG amplitude and mean power frequency vs. torque relationships during isometric muscle actions in women with higher vs. lower muscular strength. Eighteen women volunteered to perform isometric leg extension . . .

Community colleges throughout the United States are facing an impending leadership gap and a critical shortage of experienced administrators. This is primarily due to the imminent retirement of college presidents, senior administrators, and faculty wi . . .

Black males have faced animosity in society, causing them to feel little sense of belonging. Our educational systems are microcosms of the unjust social practices these men have faced. The impetus for this study arose from a desire to explore the impo . . .