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‘Roseanne’ Cancellation Only Choice for ABC Following Racist Tweets
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Televsion and Popular Cultures in the school of Newhouse, had a few words to say regarding Roseanne Barr’s racial tweets that lead to the cancellation of her ABC show,…
Roseanne Decision a ‘No-Brainer,’ Says Professor Robert Thompson
Pop culture expert and professor in the television, radio and film department at Newhouse, Robert Thompson talks about ABC’s decision to cancel Roseanne Barr’s television show, “Roseanne.” Agreeing with the company’s resolution, Thompson goes on to say “…this ends only one way.” Mentioned in…
Activist Architects Plan to Reform
When thinking of architects, the automatic thought goes to designers – those who design buildings, facilities, houses, parks, etc. Do you ever think that architects are also activists in the process of reforming how architecture is taught? This is true….
Say Goodbye to Sears and Shoppingtown Mall?
Announced in late May, Sears reports it will be closing the Shoppingtown Mall location by the end of July 2018. The company has struggled to keep up with the current changes of the world, experiencing great difficulty with the transition from…
Bye, Bye Sears. Is Shoppingtown Mall Next?
At the end of July 2018, Sears will no longer be a part of the Shoppingtown Mall. Due to this, it’s predicted that Shoppingtown Mall will suffer furthermore. Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice at the Whitman School, told CNY…
Is A2 Milk Really a Cure to Indigestion?
Milk. Some people love it, some people hate it, and some just can’t have it. Luckily, dairy companies are seeking ways to produce a milk for those who wish to enjoy, but their bodies say no. So far these companies have…
Did Tariffs Affect the Great Depression?
Sen. Ben Sasse explains in PolitiFact how the current trade war is “dumb” and “a road we’ve already been down.” Now, the question is, is this true? According to the article it is, but the question is still up for debate….
Cambodian Leader Buys Facebook Likes To Improve Political Influence
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications at the Newhouse School, was mentioned in The Telegraph arguing her opinion on what she thinks about Cambodian leader, Hun Sen, buying fake Facebook likes to better his political influence. Hun Sen is denying the…
Professor Eunkyu Lee Comments on Roseanne’s Impact on ABC
Now that “Roseanne” will no longer be aired on ABC, ABC will lose a decent amount of money according to press. Eunkyu Lee, professor of marketing at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, mentioned in the Refinery 29 article…
Professor Evan Smith Comments on Roseanne Barr’s Future Career
Not only did Roseanne lose her show, she also has been dropped from her talent agency, ICM. Evan Smith, a professor in the television, radio and film department of the Newhouse School, explains how ICM is a top agency in the…