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Blaming Book Bans On the Protection of Young Minds Is Nothing New

Wednesday, February 2, 2022, By Daryl Lovell

A movement to remove books that discuss race, sexuality, and gender from school libraries is growing in many parts of the U.S. What could the larger implications be for teachers and students? And how is this recent news actually a…

Politicized teaching policies won’t stop teachers from prioritizing learning

Wednesday, February 2, 2022, By Sophie Gomprecht

The topic of critical race theory has become a lightning rod for political combativeness. Educators nationwide have shared stories of parents attributing factual history lessons or discussions to being lessons about CRT, and seeking censorship at the school, city, or…

Arts & Culture

Urban Video Project Opens 2022 With ‘No Emoji for Ennui’ Group Exhibition and Related Screening

Wednesday, January 26, 2022, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) presents “No Emoji for Ennui,” a group exhibition featuring the work of filmmakers Lana Z Caplan, Ross Meckfessel, Alison Nguyen and Matt Whitman. The installation will be on view from Jan. 27-March 26 at UVP’s…

NPR

Computer science professor comments on 5G tech rollout

Thursday, January 20, 2022, By Lily Datz

M. Cenk Gursoy, professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering & Computer Science, spoke with several outlets about the recent rollout of 5G technology including NPR, USA Today, The Dallas Morning News, Yahoo! Finance, Network…

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Lava Flow Explained – The Role of Water in Volcanic Eruptions

Tuesday, January 18, 2022, By Daryl Lovell

Scientists are still working to learn more about a massive underwater volcano eruption near the Pacific island of Tonga over the weekend that triggered tsunami waves and spilled ash across the entire island. Satellite images captured the eruption, which shot…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Charles V. Willie G’57, H’92, A Champion for Social Justice

Tuesday, January 18, 2022, By Eileen Korey

The legacy of Syracuse University alumnus Charles Vert Willie G’57, H’92 will forever be tied to that of his friend Martin Luther King Jr., making Willie’s passing a week before MLK Day 2022 especially poignant. Willie, who died on Jan….

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Playtime, Deep Breaths, and Movement Can Help Calm Kids’ COVID Fears

Wednesday, January 12, 2022, By Daryl Lovell

COVID-19 is widespread in the U.S., and even the nation’s youngest kids are feeling the anxiety that comes with facing the ongoing pandemic. From missing school, to hearing about classmates getting sick – and often catching it themselves – it’s…

Campus & Community

University Monitoring Winter Weather and Travel Conditions for Monday, Jan. 10, and Tuesday, Jan. 11

Monday, January 10, 2022, By News Staff

Syracuse University is monitoring weather conditions pertaining to a Winter Weather Advisory, currently in place until 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, and a Wind Chill Advisory, which goes into effect tonight and is expected to remain in place through the…

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Lead Pipe Action Plan – Maxwell Anthropology Professor Weighs In

Friday, December 17, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

The Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan aims to replace the nation’s lead pipes over the next ten years. The plan has more than 15 action items including the launch of a new EPA regulatory process for our water drinking…

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Were Tornadoes Caused By Climate Warming? Warming Likely Makes Storms More Intense

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

President Biden is visiting the state of Kentucky today, assessing damage from the weekend tornado outbreak that killed more than 80 people across several states. The brunt of the damage was in Kentucky where more than 70 people lost their…