Date of Project
4-16-2025
Document Type
Honors Thesis
School Name
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
English
Major Advisor
Dr. Conor Picken
Second Advisor
Dr. Kathryn West
Abstract
This collection of creative nonfiction forefronts the often-overlooked mental health struggles and pressures that collegiate athletes face. These short stories explore the usefulness of the genre to engage readers on a deeper level and reveal real experiences. Each of the three stories incorporates nonfiction aspects collected in interviews conducted with current collegiate athletes and creatively models the literary style and technique of a prominent literary figure. In sharing these creative nonfiction short stories, this project works to build a connection between the reader and these athletes, fostering future support, empathy, and understanding.
Recommended Citation
Konermann, Megan E., "After The Play: A Collection of Creative Nonfiction Short Stories on the Mental Health and Pressures Surrounding College Athletes" (2025). Undergraduate Theses. 194.
https://scholarworks.bellarmine.edu/ugrad_theses/194