Content Posted in 2022
125th Anniversary Video, Public Relations
Addiction Generation: Stimulant Abuse in College Students, Jemma Kenobbie
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Effect on Students' Social and Academic Success, Leslie Ray
Affect of the Imago Dei, Clara Pahl
Aligning Instructional Practices and Direct Instruction to Improve the Social-Emotional Competencies of Students, Collin Boekhoff
A Mentoring Program to Strengthen Teacher Efficacy: A School Improvement Plan, Sarah deVries
A Meta-Analytic Study of the Effectiveness of Clinical Decision-Making Interventions Among Medical Professionals, Chika Nwaelugo, Alexandra Dobesh, and Reed Mueller
Amino Acid Quenching, Steven Van Meeteren
Analysis of a Putative Promoter in Mycobacteriophage JacoRen57, Kip Cullinan, Kaitlyn McCracken, Emilien Meray, Lane Mulder, Daniel A. Nordquist, Lauren Pavich, Mitchell Rentschler, Annika Stecker, and Sara S. Tolsma
A Technology Implementation Plan Using Group Professional Development Sessions, Peer Coaching, and Tutorial Videos, Amber Bradley
Behavior and Implementation of the Leader In Me Program, Jennifer Grossman
Bouffants vs. Cloth Surgical Caps in the Prevention of Infection, Audrey Leyen, Maura Mould, and Brenna Rauwerdink
Building a Mach Zehnder Interferometer with Limited Resources, Alyssa Buren, Dylan J. Kirkeby, Daniel A. Nordquist, Gabriel M.J.A. Andres, and Emily Grace
Can Play-Based Learning Provide Adequate Learning Experiences for Young Children?, Rachel Bienemann
Can Your Dad Do This? Children's Beliefs About the Biological, Physical, Psychological, Properties of God and Dad, Caitlin Hornback, Alison Painter, Anneka Sterk, and Darrin VanMeter
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients, Meridith Hochstetler and Amber Theis
Charlotte's Web: World-Building in Scenic Design, Karisa Meier
Classroom Physical Activity Breaks, Taylor Quiring
Climate Change and Infectious Diseases, Brennan Haggerty, Jake Lynott, Carsyn Hamstra, and Taylor McCarthy
College Town, Naomi Lief
Combining Translation and Contextual Learning to Support English Learners in Elementary Level, Andy P. Liu
Concept Design for Optical Tweezers to be used in DNA Research, Dylan J. Kirkeby, Gabriel Andres, Emily Grace, Karissa D. Carlson, Elizabeth Heeg, and Eric Jones
Coping Strategies Used by Christian Social Workers to Manage their Mental Health Amidst Covid-19, Kallie Bakker, Lexy Krogman, and Rachel De Haan
Cultural Sensitivity - The Impact of a Three-Week Physical Therapy Internship in Mexico, Kailey Heemskerk and Paul Bartlett Ed.D
Dan Roghair, Ann Lundberg
Decreasing Unwanted Behaviors in The Classroom Through the Implementation of a Social-Emotional Curriculum, Laurie Smith
Denny Vander Wel, Ann Lundberg
Design and Construction of R.C. Plane, Gabriel Andres, Dylan J. Kirkeby, Seth Druin, Nathan Mohr, and Blake Pomajzl
Does Guided Math Paired with Math Stations Result in More Student Mathematical Growth Than Traditional Whole Group Structure?, Abigail Eben
Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Among Adult and Minor Females, Rachel De Haan, Kallie Bakker, and Brittney Sween
Don Schreur, Ann Lundberg
Drug Court Policy Analysis, Delanie O. Coady
DTAP: Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison, Taylor Van Ostrand
Early Childhood Math Strategies, NiCole Merchant
Earning Rewards and the Endowment Effect: Evidence from a Lab Experiment, Misael Bruzzone
Effective Implementation of Blended Learning, Carla Macumber
Effective Interventions to Support LGBTQ+ Youth, Melissa Bouldin
Effective Reading Strategies to Increase Reading Fluency, Jessica DeWaard
Effects of a Combined Approach to Grammar Instruction in a Foreign Language Classroom, Kristy Eide (Ryan)
Effects of Actively Involving Students with IEPs in the Progress Monitoring Process, Kelly Adams
Effects of Differentiated Literacy Instruction in a Kindergarten Classroom, Brenda Nagel
Effects of Mixed Ability Guided Reading Groups in the Elementary Setting, Lauren Allison
Effects of Using Hands-On Materials During Narrative Literacy Activities in the Preschool Classroom, Brittany White
Elements of Teaching Trauma, Michelle J. Evers
Errorless Learning: An effective method for teaching math fact fluency, Lauryn Hilger
Eurydice Costume Design Research, Chloe Tschetter
Eurydice Sound Design, Wyatt Waage
Evidence Based Practice Project: Families Struggling with Sexual Abuse and/ or Incest, Beth Roerig and Hannah Odell
Evidence-Based Practice Project: Ukrainian Refugee Family, Molly Ryan and Emilee Danner
Examining Teachers Perceptions of Inclusive Practices in Secondary Education, Jill A. Phillips
Explicit Instruction to Improve Phonics and Decoding Skills in Elementary Newcomers, Madison Gates
Exploring Gene Functions and Phage-Host Protein Interactions in Mycobacteriophage Island3, Annika Stecker, Steven Van Meeteren, Gracelyn Wager, Abigail Clarke, Jordyn Kramer, Lauren Pavich, Emily Schmidt, Krista Starr, Kaarina Van Berkum, and Ashley Van Egdom
Factors that Influence Graduation Rates at Northwestern College, Hailey Louw and Jennifer Schon
Fine Motor Matters - A Plan to Improve Fine Motor Skills at the Early Childhood Level, Natasha Slater
Fred Dykstra, Ann Lundberg
Genomic Annotation of Bacteriophages Clayda5, GShelby23, Santhid, and Wrigley, Abigail Bastian, Marcus Blankespoor, Gideon Fynaardt, Sadie Gilmeister, Emily Hurley, Madison Jones, Erika McKenney, Alexa Olguin, Micah Rens, Garrett Snyder, Anneka Sterk, Sophie Swart, Chelsea Thurm, Alaena Trevino, Ashley Van Egdom, Morgan Veach, Lauren Pavich, Byron Noordewier, and Sara S. Tolsma
Henry Jonker, Ann Lundberg
Hidden Homelessness: A Trauma-informed Narrative Approach to Treating Rural Families Facing Homelessness, Benjamin Akers and Kara Richard
How Do You Study? Study Strategies, Academic Goals, and Achievement, Jessica Nibbelink, Madison Scott, Jennifer S. Feenstra Dr., and Chika Nwaelugo
How To Promote Self-Determination in Students with Disabilities, Elissa J. Meadows
How Visual Phonics Impacts English Language Learners in Kindergarten, Ashlyn Wendland
Impact of Student-Tracked Reading Fluency, Hannah Scotton
Implementing Number Talks in Classrooms, Stephanie Jindra
Implementing Nutrition Education During Advisory Periods to Decrease Obesity and Increase Students’ Social Emotional Well-Being, Matthew Niemeier
Implementing Self-Selected Outdoor Play for Preschoolers, Shannon Jensen
Importance of Patient Bodyweight in Hospitals, Abby Petersen, Hannah Van Iperen, Brittany Berry, and Karie Stamer
Improving Preschoolers’ Number Sense Using Computer Math Games, Justine Hosch
Interventions for At-Risk Student Success, Keanon Lewis
Introducing Tablets to the Classroom: A School Improvement Plan, Carrie Thompson
Invertebrate Pitfall Surveys at Glacial Hills Preserve and Buena Vista County Park, April Van Tol, Lindsey Craig, Marshall Kleinhesselink, Garrett Raymon, Garrett Snyder, Katie Meyer, Gideon Fynaardt, Kaytlin Wojciechowski, Lane Mulder, Daniel Strand, Laurie Furlong, and Todd Tracy
Investigating the Putative RecA-Like Recombinase Gene, Kaytlyn Keeler, Blake Anderson, Abigail Clarke, Kip Cullinan, Lindsey Groen, Travis Grover, Benjamin Kingery, Jordyn Kramer, Noah Kryfka, Kaitlyn McCracken, Emilien Meray, Mitchell Oostra, Dominick Pickard, Mitchell Rentschler, Annika Stecker, Ashley Van Egdom, Morgan Veach, and Elizabeth Heeg
Jacob G. Mulder Papers, William Minnick and Douglas Firth Anderson
John Lambert, Ann Lundberg
Lee Roghair, Ann Lundberg
Letter from W. Howard Baker to Mary M. Stephens, Orange City, Iowa, October 1, 1876, William Howard Baker
Letter from W. Howard Baker to Mary M. Stephens, Orange City, Iowa, September 27, 1876, William Howard Baker
Letter from W. Howard Baker to Mary M. Stephens, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1876, William Howard Baker
Little Shop of Horrors Dramaturgy, Rachel Smart
Making an Impact: The Process of Planning and Organizing an After-School Program in a Small Community, Benjamin Akers, Elizabeth Korver, Emilee Danner, and Megan Slagter
Mathematics Online Assessment Tools, Eric Schultz
Methods of Goal Selection, Molly Wickham
Microplastic Concentrations in Orange City Wastewater, Garrett Raymon, Garrett Snyder, April Van Tol, Lindsey Craig, Marshall Kleinhesselink, Lane Mulder, Daniel Strand, Gideon Fynaardt, Kaytlin Wojciechowski, and Todd Tracy
Model of Evidence-Based Family Practice: Female Domestic Violence Victims in Rural Communities, Elizabeth Korver and Megan Slagter
Nightthoughts, Clara Pahl
Optimizing Vernix Caseosa in Neonates, Shaeli Herman
Orange City Fire Department Scrapbook, Orange City Fire Department
Paperback Coffee Co., Brevin Brands
PBIS Tier 2 Intervention: Check-In/Check-Out, Britta Tewes
Physical Activity and Fitness in 21stCentury Education, Ajay Gonnelli
Play It Again Mathematics, Michelle Sherman
Predicting Student Graduation at a Private College, Theo Jongerius and Jennifer Schon
Preschoolers' Engagement In Physical Activity And The Ability To Gauge Risks And Challenges, Teresa Beyer
Probing Small Heat Shock Protein Chaperoning Activity Through the Interaction Between Myoglobin and Guanidine Hydrochloride, Jacob McDowell
Project-Based Learning as a Tool for Improved Student Engagement, Benjamin M. Prohl
Remember, Sierra Tumbleson and Drew Schmidt
Researching the Molecular Components of Flourish Using Mass Spectroscopy, Lane Mulder
Resilience Interventions in Undergraduate Populations: A Meta-Analytic Study of their Effect in Perceived Stress, Grace Renaud
Resilience Interventions in Undergraduate Populations: A Meta-Analytic Study on their Effect on Self-Reported Mood States, Clara Pahl and Reed Mueller
Rob Bruxvoort, Ann Lundberg
Roger Roghair, Ann Lundberg
School Improvement Plan: Making School Accessible, Angela Duffy
Schoolwide Behavioral Supports for Notre Dame Catholic School: A PBIS Initiative, Meghan Ringoen
Science Interest and Confidence in Middle School Aged Students, Emily Dobesh, Emily Grace, and Karissa Carlson
Small Town, Big Impact: Bringing Awareness to Human Trafficking, Meridith Hochstetler, Taylea Mills, and Hannah Odell
Social Determinants and Sexual Health in Adolescents, Makaylee Kempema, Camryn Janssen, Haley Evans, and Bekah Horstman
Social-Emotional-Learning and the Impact on Student Achievement, Kristina Pitlik
Social Interaction with Students Who Have a Visual Impairment in Early Childhood, Sarah Harms
Standards-based grading at the secondary level: A review of literature, Jacie White
Take a Break: Study Breaks’ Effects on Media Multitasking, Madison Scott and Laird Edman
Technology Enhances Literacy & Numeracy Skills in a Play-Based Preschool Classroom, Sarah Ringsdorf
The Adolescent Diversion Project, Chase McCleskey
The Bacon, April 29, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, April 1, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, April 22, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, April 8, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, February 11, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, February 25, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, January 28, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, March 4, 2022, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, November 12, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, November 19, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, November 4, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 1, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 15, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 22, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, September 10, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, September 24, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Classic, Winter 2021-2022, Public Relations
The Effectiveness of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in Schools, Jennifer L. Van Otterloo
The Effectiveness of the Co-Teaching Model, Jennifer Stortenbecker
The Effect of Cold Stratification on the Germination of Grassland Seeds, Katie Meyer, Gideon Fynaardt, Kaytlin Wojciechowski, April Van Tol, Marshall Kleinhesselink, Lindsey Craig, Garrett Snyder, Garrett Raymon, Lane Mulder, Daniel Strand, and Todd Tracy
The Effect of Homework on Summative Assessments, Elizabeth Anderson
The Effect of QuaverSEL on Preschool Students, Kinsley Heckart
The Effects of a Flipped Classroom on Student Engagement and Motivation, Tarence Roby
The Effects of Mental Imagery Rehearsal on the Performance of Mazes, Alison Painter
The Expanding Expression Tool's Impact on Expressive Language in Preschool, Jill Owens
The Ham, December 3, 2021, The Beacon Staff
The Impact of Social Emotional Learning in an Elementary Classroom, Jessica Carter
The Impacts of Intervention on Emotional Awareness & Self-Regulation on Students with Disabilities, Lydia Smith
The Lifelong Effects of Childhood Trauma, Jacayla Litwiller
The Value of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms, Courtney Hansmann
The Vital Benefits of Play, Renata Bitoy
Trauma-Informed Practices and Their Effects on Student Performance and Behaviors, Ashley Roberts
Understanding Abstract Artistic Process Through Active Engagement, Lawson Bruxvoort, Camryn Cleveringa, Leviticus Cross, Janna De Haan, Andrea Freeman, James Gilbert, Brandon Glasgow, Daniel Jaspring, Brandon Kjonegaard, Naomi Lief, Kaylee Maasdam, Mason McGill, Rebekah Stoscher, Skylar Tumbleson, Faith Tyrrell, Noelle Wamhoff, and Brent Williams
Unstable Housing in Rural Communities, Amber Theis, Ruth Chalstrom, and Kara Richard
Using Communication to Improve Parental Involvement in the Sixth-Grade Classroom, Ashley Reese
Using Differentiated Spelling Groups and Word Sorts to Authentically Teach Spelling, Grace Finnegan
Utilizing Technology to Increase Language Understanding for ELL Students, Kristina Signore
Virtual Reality Goggles for Pediatric Patients, Madison Klatt, Devyn Kemble, and Hannah Blanchard
What effect does Phonemic Awareness have on Young Readers?, Alexis Te Brink
Women Enrollment at Northwestern College, Josiah Bonestroo and Jennifer Schon
Young’s Modulus: Building a Device to Measure Material Strength to Understand Interatomic Bond Stiffness, Daniel A. Nordquist and Emily Grace