The Academic Resource Center has an annual writing contest showcasing the essays written by freshmen students who take our 1-unit writing lab in the fall semester. In this lab, a student meets weekly with the same writing tutor and works on assignments from the freshmen writing class. At the end of the semester, students are invited to submit an essay they have written in the class for the contest. The winning students each receive a $50 gift certificate and their tutors receive a $10 gift certificate.
Submissions from 2015
Escape, Marina Babigian
Strangers in Text, Image and Life, Marina Babigian
Reinforced Chaos, Hailey Merrick
Gender Ideals and Determinant Factors for Marriage in Contemporary Mexico, Bereniz Montelongo
Submissions from 2014
A Death Worth Living For, Rachel A. Askenazi
Chromesthesia as Phenomenon: Emotional Colors, Jessica Makhlin
La Celebración Inclusiva, Meghan Murphy
The Masked Ones, Julia Yi
Submissions from 2013
The Pink and Yellow Star, Naomi Cahn
E.F. Schumacher’s Critique of Modern Philosophy, Maximilian Lyons
Jesus and Paul’s Teachings Today, Parker McCloud
Birthday Curse, Vichida Vongvanij
War and Violence: The Use of Nuclear Warfare in World War II, Tess N. Weaver
Submissions from 2012
Lasting Fear, Esteban Cadena
Let's Take a Break, Seungyoun "Sally" Noh
A Healthy Athlete is a Stronger Athlete, Kelly Parsons
Discovering My Most Valuable Possession, Gabriela Nicolette Rosales
