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Think Before You Speak, Just Like Right Whales
New research shows that right whales may have the ability to think about their calls before vocalizing them. Holly Root-Gutteridge, a former postdoctoral researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Scientific American about this new information, and…
Zuckerberg Testimony Step in Right Direction for Regulation
While there were no real fireworks following Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony of a security breach at Facebook, there were still benefits of the trial, according to social media expert and Newhouse assistant professor of communication, Jennifer Grygiel. Grygiel spoke with AFP…
Trump’s Influence on the Democratic Party
Much has changed since President Trump was elected, including the political parties themselves. In a recent PBS Frontline article, Danielle Thomsen, an associate professor of political science at the Maxwell School, explained the POTUS’ influence on the Democratic Party, and…
Does Neo-Nazi Trolling Cross Free Speech Boundaries?
Everyone has rights to their own free speech, though recently that concept has been under question, as a lawsuit over a Neo-Nazi “troll army” has become national news. It stems from a white supremacist having his followers harass a Jewish…
‘Roseanne’ Could Pave Way for Reboot Influx
Initial concerns surrounding the blue-collar support of President Trump in the new ‘Roseanne’ reboot have since subsided after the show’s immediate rating success. Even more so, this may become a new trend within the TV industry. Media expert and director…
Healthy Monday Hosts the Syracuse 2018 Scavenger Hunt
Join in the fun of the Healthy Monday Syracuse 2018 Scavenger Hunt. A free Fitbit will be given away to one lucky hunter. Go to http://healthymonday.syr.edu/walk-with-us/ and fill out the online scavenger hunt by the end of April. This year’s…
Why China Could Win in the Tariff Talks, according to Professor Mary Lovely
As trade threats between the United States and China continue, President Trump has been facing opposition from within his own GOP. This contrasts with the Chinese government, who have extended greater power to their president, Xi Jinping. For CNBC, Maxwell…
Message from Tony Callisto, Chief Law Enforcement Officer
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: Earlier this evening, a local media outlet published a story about an incident involving a now former Syracuse University student. Several law enforcement agencies identified that student as posing a potential threat to public safety….
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…
What the Veterans Affairs Needs
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founding executive director of IVMF, was interviewed by MedPage today an article about the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson as the next head of Veterans Affairs. “Jackson’s Nomination to Run…