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House Passes FISA Extension Amidst Presidential Uncertainty
William Banks, a law professor at Syracuse and the Founding Director of INSCT, recently spoke with Bloomberg about the FISA passage, which was done by the House after uncertain support from President Trump. “It’s (FISA) been a foundational part of…
Three USA Gymnastics Officials Resign Amidst Nassar Scandal
As the Larry Nassar scandal continues to rock the United States, three top officials of USA Gymnastics have resigned. For Rick Burton, a Sports Management professor within Falk College, this move was absolutely necessary, he told Reuters. “You can’t have…
Will Regular Season Woes Hurt Super Bowl Ratings?
After a season of declining viewership and National Anthem controversy, one may expect the trend to continue in the form of lower ratings for the upcoming Super Bowl. However, as he explained to NBC 4 in New York, Robert Thompson…
How Trump and Social Media Have Changed Politics
CNET.com recently took a look at how social media has helped shaped politics, specifically in regards to President Trump’s actions on Twitter. For the article, they interviewed Newhouse professor Jennifer Grygiel, who discussed the Russian election scandal, and how it…
Will Local Governments Begin to Share Services?
The concept of two different local governments coming together to share resources seems like a situation that would result in a win-win. However, not many towns do this. Why is this the case? For Governing.com, Maxwell Political Science professor Grant…
Roy Gutterman Writes Op-Ed on Trump and Libel Laws
Newhouse Associate Professor and Director of the Tully Center for Free Speech Roy Gutterman recently wrote an opinion piece for the Post Standard regarding President Trump’s recent threat to “open up libel laws.” For Gutterman, a free-speech expert, this is…
Would Immigration Bill Have Kept Trump’s Family Out of US?
Under a Trump-backed immigration bill, thousands would no longer be able to enter the US. Now, many are wondering if two members of Trump’s own family, his wife Melania and grandfather Friedrich, would have been able to come to America…
How David Yaffe Earned Joni Mitchell’s Trust
David Yaffe, assistant professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, recently released a biography on Joni Mitchell, which featured unparalleled access to her private life. In a feature for the Dallas Morning News, Yaffe talked about how he was able to…
The Science of Ice Cream
Most everyone likes ice cream, but what gives the tasty treat its sweet flavors? For News Channel 9, Arts and Sciences Instructional Lab Manager Sam Sampere answered with the scientific truths behind the frozen dessert. “The finer those textures are,…
How Big Data is Shaking up Supply Chain
It’s a relatively new trend for many Fortune 500 companies, but using big data analytics is already paying big dividends, especially in regards to supply chain management, says iSchool Professor Jeff Saltz, it’s paying off. For CIO Online: “Most large Fortune…