Jada Montley- My name is Jada Montley. I am a 19 yo, junior, chemistry pre-med major from Chicago, IL. I have aspirations of going to and completing medical school to become a forensic pathologist.

Minh Do: My name is Minh Do. I am a sophomore biology pre-med major at Xavier University of Louisiana, and I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. I hope to attend optometry school following graduation.

Naya Murray: My name is Naya Murray. I am a Senior Public-Health major at Xavier University of Louisiana, and I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. Once I graduate I will be an Interventionist at a local charter school within the city.

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Schroeder, Stan. “Your Smartphone Is Probably Being Tracked-and It’s Not Hard to Figure out Who You Are.” Mashable, Mashable, 29 Oct. 2021, https://mashable.com/article/new-york-times-smartphone-location-report.

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Vincent Nguyen is a senior at Xavier University of Louisiana who is a Biology major with a minor in chemistry. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in physical therapy and open his own practice one day.

T’Aaliyah Henderson is a sophomore public health major with a minor in chemistry at The Illustrious Xavier University of Louisiana. She is from Dallas, Texas and her plans after graduation are to go to Medical School with hopes of becoming an OBGYN.

Jordan Campbell is a sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med major with a minor in biology at Xavier University of Louisiana. She is from Atlanta, Georgia but resides in New Orleans for school. In the future she plans to be an anthesiologist while completing research in public health on health disparities.

De’Hasia Hopkins is a Junior Biology pre-med major with a minor in chemistry at Xavier University of Louisiana. She is from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her future plans are to get her Medical laboratory certification and eventually go to medical school to become an Interventional Radiologist that also gets involved with genetic research within the hospital.

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Lewis Wilson II is a senior at Xavier University of Louisiana. He is a Psychology premed major. Wilson enjoys stand-up comedy, watching/listening to podcasts, and going to the gym.

Jeanna Hall is a senior studying Business Management at Xavier University of Louisiana. In her free time, Jeanna likes to watch movies, paint, or cook.

Ashley Staley is a Junior at Xavier University of Louisiana. Ashley is a biology pre-med major.
Ashley enjoys going on walks with her dog, Bella, watching movies, and baking.

Moon, Robin. “‘How Fragile That Can Be’: The Uncanny, Childhood Identity, and Toxic Parenthood in Coraline.” Horror Obsessive, 31 May 2021, https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/01/21/how-fragile-that-can-be-the-uncanny-childhood-identityand-toxic-parenthood-in-coraline/amp/.

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My name is Destiny Bland, and I am a Junior Psychology Pre-med major from Monmouth County, NJ. I hope to pursue a career as a medical psychologist or in psychiatry. I’ve always been an advocate for mental health awareness and the reduction of the stigma surrounding it in the African American community. This XCOR course has been one of the most unique ones I’ve taken so far during my time here at XULA. Learning about dystopias and how connected they are to the real-world has been interesting. Real issues, when ignored can lead to a dystopian society, even those like the high stigmatization of mental health to overpopulation to global warming. This course has revealed to me that the criteria for a dystopia comes in the shape of ill-acts and feelings that are present in today’s society: fascism, oppression in the form of violence, powerlessness, marginalization, imperialism, and exploitation, along with problems that align with the idea of the Hobbesian Jungle. This class has given me a new perspective on dystopian societies and how they could relate to my future profession or the future of the world in general.

My name is Devin Macklin-Jackson; I am a junior chemistry pre-med major from St. Louis, Missouri. I aspire to be a cardiology, anesthesia, or neurology physician. I also have several other hobbies/ interests that keep me busy, such as Photography, stock trading, and music creation. I like to consider myself an open-minded person because I am never shy about trying new things, no matter how daunting they seem. There are a lot of o things that seem nice on the surface, but when you dive deeper into what they are, they aren’t as polished. This course has made me look at society and examine whether things are as they appear or not. This is essential for life because you have to see things for what they are and not just how they appear. It made me look at government systems throughout history and analyze if they are dystopian or not. It also gives the ability to look at them currently and see if they have moved away from a dystopian worldview.

My name is Mya Thompkins. I am a second year Sophomore at Xavier University of Louisiana. I am a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry. I am a very quiet, shy, and introverted person so my interests would include things that do not require me to be in big crowds or around a lot of people in general. I’m into things that usually involve me just being to myself and around calm, relaxing energy. I love listening to music and I have been singing since I was a baby. I do not really have hobbies outside of school but outside of school I love to go to the gym and just hang out with my friends. My overall thoughts on this course would be that it was very informational in numerous ways. I learned more about myself by taking this class than I thought. I was able to break my habit of procrastination and begin setting time aside for all of my classes equally. I also learned the most important thing, that we are currently living in a dystopia. With knowing the five faces of oppression I can relate these more and more to real life. It also has been very informative with providing us with proper knowledge on how to produce a Podcast. This class has been an eye-opener and has allowed me to expand my knowledge on this unique topic. I am glad I was able to take this course even though I had my doubts in the beginning but overall it has been a great semester and I would not change a thing.

Cede Onyango is a senior Biology major from Chicago, Illinois. He enjoys reading about philosophy, anything science and doing math problems. This dystopian course has allowed him to fully explore a subtle interest he’s had about dystopian societies. He plans on pursuing a degree in biostatistics and plans on one day attending medical school.

Ayanah Tinubu – I am a senior Psychology major here at Xavier. I was born and raised in The Bahamas but now I stay in The woodlands, Texas. I’m an aquarius and I love to do hair, I have taught myself through youtube and practice. After graduating, I plan to take a gap year then go into the dental field. 

Shaundessy Perry –  I am a junior Biology Pre Med major here at Xavier University. I am from Baton Rouge, La. I am an aquarius and my favorite thing to do is to dance and spend time with family. I plan to become an anesthesiologist after medical school. 

Arianna Irvin – I am a senior Finance Business major here at Xavier University. I was born in Avondale, Louisiana and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. I am planning on becoming a bank teller after I graduate.

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Helana Harrell: Hello my name is Helana Harrell and I am a sophomore middle school education major from Slidell, Louisiana. Some hobbies include dancing, volunteering, and tutoring my favorite subject, math.

Jalen Dent: Hi My name is Jalen Dent and I am a Sr Biology major from Houston Texas. My hobbies include cooking, relaxing, spending time with friends and traveling as I have been to 10 different countries.

Sabirah Smith: Hi My name is Sabirah Smith. I am a junior biology pre-med major from Atlanta, Ga. I enjoy dancing, hanging out with friends and family, watching youtube videos, and singing at any given chance.

Tiyana Scott: Hi,my name is Tiyana Scott.I am a Junior Biology Premed Major from Houma,Louisiana.I enjoy sleeping,playing tennis,soccer and dancing.I also love hanging out with my friends and family.

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Sydney Green is a junior biology pre-med major at Xavier University of Louisiana from Chicago,
Illinois.

Amiya Hayden is a sophomore biology pre-med major at Xavier University of Louisiana studying to
be an Obstetrics & Gynecologist, born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Alexis Jackson is a Senior biology major on the pre-med track at Xavier University of Louisiana
from Chicago, Illinois

Kai Davis is a Senior Mass Communication major, with a concentration in multimedia, psychology minor, from New Orleans, Louisiana but grew up in Houston, Texas.

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Becky Nguyen: I am currently a Junior Biology Pre-Dental major at Xavier University of Louisiana. I dedicate myself to school and work, but in my free time I’m a low-key food blogger in the Greater New Orleans area and Houston, TX.

Victoria Howard: I am currently a Junior studying Psychology, with a double minor in entrepreneurship and business administration at Xavier University of Louisiana. I spend my time volunteering in communities and researching disparities in disciplining BIPOC students.

Naejea Piper: I am currently a senior Chemistry major at Xavier University of Louisiana. When I’m not studying, I enjoy gardening and trying new foods.

Larrione Clausell: I attend Xavier University of Louisiana as a Junior Public Health major with a minor in biology and psychology. Currently, I am working to help improve maternal and child health while also being a behavior therapist for children with autism.

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Nikole Marks: I was raised in Houston Texas, and in my free time I enjoy reading and shopping. Here at Xavier I am a sophomore psychology pre-med major. I plan to pursue a career in psychiatry, and I look forward to positively impacting the healthcare industry.

Audrey Williams: I’m from a small city in Prince George’s County, Maryland. I’m currently a junior enrolled at Xavier University of Louisiana as a biology pre-med major with a future career interest in anesthesiology. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, writing poetry and online shopping.

Kaylen Miller: I am from Detroit, Michigan. I am a Junior Neuroscience major on the PreMed track in hopes of attending Medical School after graduation. In the future I would like to become an OBGYN and own my own clinic. In between studying, I enjoy watching Reality Shows and spending time with my family.

Nicholaus Horton: I am a third year business-finance student from Shreveport, Louisiana. I am currently studying in school to become an actuary and in my free time I spend a lot of time working on creative projects such as creating music, photography, and graphic design.

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Penni Ajala is a Junior majoring in Psychological Science with a minor in Art. She
is the youngest of four siblings and is enjoying living her college life. She
aspires to become a clinical psychologist to spread mental health awareness
in the black communities all over the world.

Derrien Lewis is a Junior majoring in Biology with a minor in chemistry. He is currently
an Eboard member for a couple of campus organizations and hopes to hurry up and
graduate so he can travel the world before attending medical school.

Imani Buskin is a Junior majoring in Neuroscience with a double concentration in Biology
and Chemistry. She is currently treasurer of the Michigan Club and a member of
NSLS. She is working on her Surgical Technician’s certification and intends on
attending medical school with plans on becoming a neurosurgeon.

Jordan Allen is a Junior majoring in Business Sales and Marketing with a minor in
Business Administration. He studies at the illustrious Xavier University of
Louisiana. A licensed life insurance producer, he is pursuing a goal of owning his
own agency one day.

Young, Iris. “Five Faces of Oppression.” Oppression, Privilege, and Resistance:
Theoretical Perspectives on Racism, Sexism, and Heterosexism, edited by Lisa
Maree Heldke and Peg O’Connor, McGraw-Hill, 2004, pp. 37-63.

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