TABLE OF CONTENTS

2006 to 2002 Issues

2006 Edition 10^th Anniversary Issue

The Editors

• John H. Bergmans, Class of 2006, Political Science (International Politics) Major.
• Matthew J. Harakas, Class of 2006, English Major.
• Jason M. Russell, IV, Class of 2007, Business Administration (Accounting) Major.
• Timothy A. Devine, Class of 2007, History Major.

"As the sun sets on a decade of hard work and dedication that have made this publication possible, this year's editors and Dr. Mabrouk, would like to take this opportunity to thank several members of the faculty and staff of the college for helping to make The Gold Star Journal a great success for ten straight years...For the great strides made in the past, and for the many years to come. We shall continue to endeavor to make the road less traveled, a rewarding one for generations of cadets and scholars for the many years to come."

• "William Jennings Bryan: The Uncommon Commoner", Brian J. Amen, Class of 2006, History.

• "Magnesium: A Vital Link in Biological Function", Anyanime A. Edem, Class of 2006, Chemistry.

• "National Security Space: Safeguarding the Space Medium Through Transformation, Technology, Integration, and Organization", Matthew J. Henfey, Class of 2006, Political Science.

• "Wealth or Attractiveness: Preferences for Mate Selection", Harris C. Ligon, Class of 2006, Psychology.

• "Failure of Leadership: The Differences Between a War and a Campaign as Illustrated by the Gulf War of 1991",
  Alex M. Monte, Class of 2006, History.

• "The Personality Theories of Dr. Sigmund Freud and Dr. Carl Jung Applied to Vincent van Gogh", Mary C. Park, Class of 2007, Psychology.

• John H. Bergmans, Class of 2006, Political Science Major.
• Emil Deon Nelson, Jr., Class of 2005, English Major.
• John J. Brothers, Class of 2005, Political Science Major.
• Elliot James Pernula, Class of 2005, English Major.
• Matthew J. Harakas, Class of 2006, English Major.
• Timothy A. Devine, Class of 2007, History Major.

"This year's editors and Dr. Mabrouk proudly dedicate the ninth edition of The Gold Star Journal to Major General John S. Grinalds. Through his strength and endurance, he has brought unprecedented progress and prosperity to The Citadel. Through his hard work, dedication, faith, and kindness, he has touched all of those around him."

• "Feminism Gone Wrong: Domestic Female Portrayal in Recent Film", Kathryn Hyman, Graduate Student, English.

• "The Religion of Cormac McCarthy's West", Deon Nelson, Class of 2005, English.

• "Massacre at Srebrenica and the UN Safe Area Calamity", Joel Funk, Class of 2006, Political Science and German.

• "7th Century Alexandria: A Microcosm of Peaceful Muslim-Christian Relations ", Paul Wheeler, Class of 2005, Political Science.

• "Tetraethyl Lead-History, Chemistry and Health Effects", Michael Stelmach, Class of 2006, Chemistry.

• "Four Months of The Mercury: Prelude to Total War", John H. Bergmans, Class of 2006, Political Science.

• James L. Senter, Class of 2004, English major.
• Ryan E. Head, Class of 2004, Biology Major.
• Michael P. Peters, Class of 2006, English Major.

"This year's editors and Dr. Mabrouk proudly and respectfully dedicate the eighth edition of The Gold Star Journal to Cadet Thomas Rachelski. Called upon to serve his country in the midst of his senior year at The Citadel, Cadet Rachelski bravely and unquestioningly accepted his duty as a member of the Army National Guard....Tom, we have sorely missed your knowledge and leadership throughout the process of publishing this journal, and we only hope that our finished product meets your expectations."

• "Terrorism: Why has it been difficult to define, and what are its broader implications?" Michael R. Hudson, Class of 2004, Political Science.

• "Andrew Marvell's 'A Dialogue between the Resolved Soul and Created Pleasure': A Poem of Hope", D. Ryan Pratt, Class of 2004, English.

• "Britannic Americanism: Colonial Identity Within Eighteenth Century South Carolina", Garrison D. Groh, Class of 2004, Double Major in History and Spanish.

• "The Blue Cone/Green Rod Rhodospin Promoter Region and the Deletion of the Section Within", Ryan E. Head and John G. Speck, Class of 2004 and 2005, respectively, Biology.

• "Henry V: The Dependency of his High Reputation upon His Early Death", Scott M. Somerset, Class of 2005, Business Adminstration.

• Joseph W. Rohe III, Class of 2003, Business Administration Major.
• Joshua A. Wells, Class of 2003, Electrical Engineering Major.
• Thomas Rachelski, Class of 2004, English Major.

• "Terrorism from Abu Nidal to Carlos the Jackal to Osama bin Laden: Recurring Themes and Key Departures," Nicholas C. Sinclair, Class of 2003, Double Major in German and Political Science .
• "Allegorical Aspects of Hawthorne's 'The Celestial Railroad,'" Clay Middleton, Class of 2003, Political Science.
• "Max Frisch's Herr Biedermann und die Brandstifter as a Modern Morality Play," Jeffrey Cunnigham, Class of 2004, Double Major in German and History.
• "The Sharpening of Language," Joshua A. Wells, Class of 2003, Electrical Engineering Major.
• "Existentialism in Early 20th Century American Literature," Nathan C. Potter, Class of 2004, English Major.

2002 Edition

The Editors

• Andrew St. Jean, Class of 2002, History Major.
  
• Kate Kroplin, Class of 2003, Criminal Justice Major.
  
• Joseph W. Rohe III, Class of 2003, Business Administration Major.
  
• Stephen Foland, Class of 2002, History Major.

"The Gold Star Journal proudly dedicates the sixth edition to the cadets and alumni called to duty who have devoted their lives to protect our great nation and honor our alma mater. This journal recognizes their unselfish service and loyalty to The United States of America and The Citadel."

• "Columbine: A Psychosocial/Cultural Approach," Brock Marable, Class of 2002, Psychology Major.

• "Custody or Cure? The Debate on the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum During the Antebellum Period," Andrew Donald St. Jean, Class of 2002, History Major.

• "The Visions of Anna Katharina Emmerich: Clemens Brentano's Edited Accounts," Matthew James Belcher, Class of 2002, German Major.

• "-In Response to 'Mayhem at Cybercafes Shakes a Town in California,' New York Times, 22 January 2002," Joseph W. Rohe, III, Class of 2003, Business Administration Major.

• "Wisdom and Feelings," Anastasiya P. Smertina, Class of 2002, Business Administration Major.

This page was prepared by Dr. Suzanne T. Mabrouk on 2/28/07 (modified 3/7/08).