Editorial Board 2024
Senior Editors:	Kelly Taylor, Jordan Robbins
Junior Editors:	Tyler Coker, Anya Nguyenkhoa
Sophomore Editor:	Luke Schamber, Matthew Chin
Student Editors (General Editors):	Piper Hanson, Julianne Martin, Mel Brisky, Carissa Chinnery, Amala Rajagopal, Rachel Gregoire, Kaitlyn Pasillas, Abigail Stephens, Hazel Hamilton, Raquel Kelley, Doris Liss, Sebastian Schwarz, Susan Sirrs
Faculty Advisor:	Dr. Shira Klein

Voces Novae: Chapman University Historical Review is a peer-reviewed journal founded in the Spring of 2009 by the Alpha Mu Gamma Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at Chapman University. The mission of Voces Novae is to provide undergraduate students a forum to contribute original research to the body of historical knowledge. We seek to bring students and teachers of history together in an intellectual dialogue with the goal of promoting and assisting historical research and analysis. Through the introduction of new and diverse voices in historical research, Voces Novae supports the mission of Chapman University to foster inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens.

Current Volume: Volume 16 (2024)

Introduction

This issue marks the sixteenth anniversary of Voces Novae: Chapman University Historical Review, the award-winning, student-run e-journal published by the Alpha Mu Gamma Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. The contributors of this issue worked tirelessly to research and write about timely historical issues that weigh as much on our present as our past. From investigating Confederate soldiers who fled to Brazil to highlighting protest against discrimination in the California public school system, these students integrated passions developed in their communities, both locally and digitally, into their scholarly endeavors. With ideas germinating from discourse on social media, at home, and in the classroom, the creativity and intention brought to the selection of each of these topics truly astounds.

As we welcome you to this latest issue, we would like to thank the graduating history class of 2024 who dared each other to ask big questions and who have created a network of unwavering support. We would especially like to thank all professors who served as mentors for student papers this year, including Dr. Jeffery Koerber, Dr. Alexander Bay, Dr. Kyle Longley, Dr. Mateo Jarquin, Dr. William F. Cumiford, and Dr. Charissa Threat. In addition to those mentioned, we are grateful for everyone who makes up the Chapman University History Department and continues to inspire the next generation of scholars and historians.

Many thanks to our faculty advisor, Dr. Shira Klein, without whom this issue would not be possible, and to Kristin Laughtin-Dunker for helping us navigate the publication process.

Lastly, we would like to thank this year’s team of student editors, who dedicated their time to polishing the work of their peers. Special thanks to our junior and sophomore editors, Tyler Coker, Anya Nguyenkhoa, Luke Schamber, and Matthew Chin. Thank you for your eagerness at every stage of the process and your flexibility with each twist and turn that came our way. We recognize your incredible hard work and are excited to watch you grow as you put together the next issue.

Sincerely, Kelly Taylor and Jordan Robbins, Senior Co-Editors