Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push
Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…
Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again
This week, Microsoft announced it had been successful in stopping attempted cyber-attacks by Russian hackers that were trying to steal data from U.S. political groups. The company believes the attacks were likely the start of a “spear phishing” campaign that…
Cryptocurrency Market Downturn Will Take Out Lesser Coins
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency prices have plummeted in the last few days, making it a tough week for the crypto market. Lee McKnight is an associate professor in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University who has taught…
Hungry for a Change? 9 Tips to Ensure Healthy Lunches for Your Kids This School Year
With the start of the classroom bell comes the need to pack school lunches again. As the school year draws closer, some parents worry about their child’s food choices in the classroom and on the playground. Jane Uzcategui is an…
Nontraditional Students – Like Vets – Face Unique Challenges Heading Back to School
As parents, students and educational institutions focus on the start of a new semester, nontraditional students like veterans are often overlooked. Student veterans are likely to be older than peer classmates, married, have children and work full or part-time jobs…
If No Fix Found for Farmers Markets, Farmers and Low-Income Communities Likely to Take Hit
Novo Dia, a company that processes food assistance benefits at many farmers markets across the country, announced it would closing shop at the end of July. Novo Dia’s software allows SNAP benefits to be accepted electronically by farmers and sellers…
Hire a Veteran: Battlefield Experience Translates Well Into Boardroom Expertise
On July 25, employers and companies are reminded to consider servicemen and women for open positions as part of the “National Hire a Veteran Day.” Beth Kubala is the senior director for Strategy and Performance at Syracuse University’s IVMF and…
Trump-Putin Summit Was Big ‘Nothingburger,’ No Substance
President Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Finland today – touching on topics that ranged from denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, to a natural gas pipeline, and what role Russia played in interfering in the 2016 election. The joint press…
Papa John’s Needs to Focus on Diversity Training, Inclusivity and Rebranding
Papa John’s founder John Schnatter has officially been removed from his office, according to reports. The company announced Friday that it would remove his image from marketing materials after he admitted to using the N-word during a company conference call….
Stacking Supreme Court Undermines Court’s Democratic Legitimacy
President Trump’s choice for Supreme Court was revealed Monday night. We have reaction from two Syracuse University faculty members. Thomas Keck is a political science professor and Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship…