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The Confluence

Lindenwood’s Journal of Student Scholarship is an online, interdisciplinary student journal. The mission of The Confluence is to promote high quality research and scholarship among undergraduate and graduate students by showcasing exemplary work and by fostering mentor/mentee relationships between faculty and students. In keeping with the strong tradition of real experience, real success, The Confluence also provides a forum for students to become actively involved in the writing and publication process.

See the Aims and Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.

Current Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2 (2024)

Welcome to the Confluence

Lindenwood University strives to provide real experience and real success for our students. Each article included in this issue highlights the amazing work our students do that provide them real experience so that they can enjoy real success now and far into the future. We are especially pleased to feature collaborative research done by faculty and students. This issue provides three works, one is a brief summary of research done by Dr. Hosto-Marti and her student, and two full articles that feature the findings of collaborative research done by Drs. Wintz and Golik with their students. Collaborative works like these help students apply their classroom skills to real world issues. Lindenwood students are prepared by these experiences for real success after graduation. Our other articles highlight the independent work done by our students from across the university and represent the thoughtful analytical, creative, and persuasive skills students develop at Lindenwood University. Each article adds to the on-going conversations in their respective fields and we are delighted to showcase their work.

Faculty/Student Collaboration

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Crash Analysis for Lake Saint Louis Police Department
Nicholas Wintz, Anna Carter, Joseph Smith, Melisa Murillo, Mackenzie Holmes, and Wojciech Golik

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PIC Math Report Youth In Need
Nicholas Wintz, Abi Waters, Drew Barnes, Ryan Eckerman, and Wojciech Golik

Articles

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Nichole Torbitzky, Lindenwood University

Editorial Review Board

Professor Andrew Millians, College of Arts and Humanities

Dr. Sara Bagley, College of Science Technology and Health

Dr. Gaurango Banerjee, Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Melissa Elmes, College of Arts and Humanities

Dr. Tonya Thompson, College of Education and Human Services

Dr. Kate Tessmer, College of Science, Technology and Health

Dr. Nicholas Wintz, College of Science Technology and Health

Dr. Megan Woltz, College of Science Technology and Health

Cover Art

Motel 6

About the Author

Brenna Colpitts creates unique illustrations and designs that tell a story, a story that will leave you wanting more. The thing that led to all of this was a movie called ‘Weathering With You’. A slow-paced animated movie with stunning visuals and cinematography. She loved the emotions it made her feel by the imagery alone. Ever since then, she has strived to create works of art that evoke emotion in the viewer whether that being from the theme, subject matter, or just the composition and rich color schemes alone. She wants people to feel something from her work, She wants to make an impression on the world that will stay for a very long time.

About the Art

Motel 6 is the second piece in the series ‘Love & Loss Playlist’ out of five. The series tells a story about two lovers through songs interpreted into illustrations. Motel 6 is an interpretation of the song Motel 6 by River Whyless that follows the first piece ‘Sunrise’; showing the honeymoon phase that happens in the beginning of the relationship. The words “Breathe it all back to life” is written in the piece coming from a lyric in the song. It helps show the new phase of the relationship where the woman tries to help the man after finding out the issues and struggles he faces. The candle signifying the man’s life.