Scope and Contents note Through a relationship with a student from the University of Utah, Savage, who attends Brigham Young University, became increasingly aware of and involved in the two schools' rivalry. She explores the role of pranks in childhood, teenager, and even adult culture, focusing on the type of pranks pulled and the differences between high school and college pranks. She examines how this information correlates with the type of people pulling the pranks. Created by Erica Savage while enrolled in...

Scope and Contents note Pierce examines personal narratives concerning conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, while noting an underlying theme of similar events in each of the stories. These consistencies include: an individual feeling that something is missing from their life, the introduction of the gospel from a close relationship, a pivotal moment that turns the individual to conversion, and obstacles that seemingly fight to keep the conversion from occurring. He explores how personal...

Scope and Contents note Brown examines the importance of traditional songs for unification of relationships as well as a teaching tool in our society. She analyzes the problem our society is facing with the push to forget traditional songs and focus on songs sung by a few singers. Brown focuses on childhood songs, learning that what is contained in them tells a great deal about the culture and circumstance surrounding them. Created by Kerry Brown while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during winter...

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Johnson explores the important role the kitchen table plays in the culture and folklore of family dinners and food in general. She examines how the types of foods, who's involved in the dinner, and the occasion all work together to unify family and other relationships. Created by Margaret Johnson while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

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Shirley examines the important role hair and hairstyles play in our culture, and how this plays a role in the distress felt by a bad haircut. She concludes that bad haircuts are generally more distressful for women than men, occur more frequently when done yourself, and can be very humorous later in life when looked back on. Created by Jessica Shirley while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during the winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents note Paul, intrigued by the differences in folklore that can be caused by age differences, set out to document a personal narrative of her brother, Kevin, who is 12 years younger than she. By comparing and contrasting his view of stories with adult views of the same stories, Paul explored the variations of each story as they apply to different culture and folklore of different generations. Created by Rebecca Paul while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during the winter semester 2007...

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Clinger examines ghost stories regarding haunted sites in Ogden, Utah gathered from a close group of friends from there. She explores the ways in which Ogden's colorful past has shaped current superstitions and ghost stories. Clinger contemplates the reasoning behind why such stories are perpetuated and kept alive by Ogden residents. Created by Julianna Clinger while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

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Wright explores the unique dating culture found at Brigham Young University, focusing on the bad and the ugly of the dating world. She examines different stories of disastrous dates, drawing insight on why and how bad dating experiences make it very hard to find a potential spouse. Created by Shelly-Ann Wright while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

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Pearson explores the topic of birthday cakes as it relates to familial and social relationships and the perpetuation of traditions, creativity, and uniqueness through generations. She examines different stories about birthday cakes, thereby shedding light on the role different backgrounds and cultures play in birthday cake traditions. Created by Sarah Pearson while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

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Palmer examines the sayings her grandfather passed on to her father, and how they were a mode to teach, discipline, and show endearment. Palmer analyzes how such sayings have a unique ability not only to cultivate relationships between fathers and sons, but to also aid in the development of young boys to men. Created by Collette Palmer while enrolled in Kristi Young's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.