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“Joe Rogan: rise of a highly controversial cultural power”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by The Guardian for the story “Joe Rogan: rise of a highly controversial cultural…
‘Secrets of Playboy:’ Hugh Hefner’s former girlfriends, Playmates and employees allege a culture of abuse.
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by USA Today for the article “‘Secrets of Playboy:’ Hugh Hefner’s former girlfriends, Playmates…
Social media vs legacy media
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was a guest on the CGTN show The Heat for the segment “Social media vs legacy…
Why TV reboots have larger casts and what that says about our changing viewing habits
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted by the Seattle Times for the article “Why TV reboots have larger casts and…
We Win or We Learn: Men’s Club Rugby Team Finishes Fall Season Undefeated
For the Men’s Club Rugby team, the Fall 2021 season followed a challenging year as the pandemic required limitations to practice and play. It was especially difficult as the team started with just eight returning players. While there were experienced…
Carrie Mae Weems to Premiere New Multidisciplinary Commissions Reflecting on the Last Five Years in America
One of the most eminent image makers and social commentators in America, University Artist in Residence at Syracuse University Carrie Mae Weems returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City this fall with a major new commission and…
Big Bird Tweeting About the COVID-19 Vaccine Caused An Uproar From Conservative Politicians
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the AP story “Big Bird backlash: Vax lands even Muppet in political flap.”…
Why We’re Still ‘Chasing the White Whale’ and Using Other Media References
We do it all the time, sometimes without even thinking. In our everyday conversations we often quote or reference a wide array of media from songs, movies and TV shows to video games, memes and TikToks. Not that there’s anything…
Rose-Laying Ceremony, Remembrance Scholar Convocation to Be Held Friday
The 2021-22 Convocation for Remembrance Scholars, honoring 35 outstanding students from this year’s senior class, will be held Friday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The convocation will be preceded by the annual Rose-Laying Ceremony at 2:03 p.m….
University Secretary Lisa Dolak to Leave Board Office Post, Return to College of Law Faculty
Lisa Dolak has spent more than 35 years as a member of the Syracuse University campus community—first as a law student, then a professor in the College of Law and more recently as senior vice president and University secretary to…