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Bochco’s Legacy Lives on in Hit Shows
Television writer and legend Steven Bochco passed away Sunday at the age of 74. Known for his cop dramas like ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘L.A. Law,’ the writer was memorialized in a Washington Post article, which quoted Newhouse Professor and…
Trump’s Ironic Libel Liability
While campaigning, President Trump promised America that he would “open up our libel laws.” That has now taken a recent ironic spin for the POTUS, who has since lost a libel case amidst a case of sexual misconduct. To Roy…
Why Celeb Documentaries are in Fashion
With documentaries like HBO’s ‘Andre the Giant’ and ‘Being Serena,’ we are seeing a new wave of ventures premiering more and more documentaries based on the lives of celebrities. Why is this? For Moneyish, Newhouse professor and director of the…
Could we See a Real Life Star Wars?
We soon could see real-life Star Wars action, as President Trump mentioned space as an arena for potential warfare. Trump says he “recognizes that space is a war-fighting domain, just like the land, air and sea.” The issues stemming from…
Share Your Artwork and Creative Skills during 2018 On My Own Time Exhibition
Do you have creative skills or artistic work that you would like to share with your colleagues and friends at Syracuse University? Now is the time to present your inspiration through the On My Own Time exhibition April 30-May 16….
Shaming into Brown
The legacy of the late Oscar Zeta Acosta is experiencing something of a resurgence, owing to the success of the 2017 documentary “The Rise and Fall of ‘Brown Buffalo.’” The stout, pugnacious attorney—the real life model for Dr. Gonzo in…
Why Would Trump Block Gateway Project?
After intervention from President Trump, Gateway will no longer go ahead with a $30-billion dollar project. To Maxwell Dean David Van Slyke, this is surprising, due to Trump’s background as a builder and New Yorker. For the Washington Post, he…
Before Rolling Back Tailpipe Standards – Consider Gas Tax, Air Quality
The Environmental Protection Agency will decide by April 1 if future vehicle emissions standards should be eased – a decision long advocated for by the automotive industry. Charles Driscoll, a professor at Syracuse University’s College of Civil Engineering and Computer…
Social Media Expert on Facebook’s Data Breach
Amidst continuous investigations into Facebook and potential Russian meddling in the 2016 Presidential election, the social media goliath now has a new issue to face in a report stating the company misused over 50 million users’ confidential information. For several…
School Violence Expert on the Impact of the March to End Gun Violence
Ellen deLara, a Syracuse University associate professor emerita of social work, is available to discuss issues around school violence and school shootings. She sent along some comments after this weekend’s march to end gun violence as well as the issue…