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Winter Weather Preparedness
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Though the official start of winter is still a few weeks away, Central New York has already begun to feel the effects of the season. Frigid temperatures, snowy and icy roads, and strong winds can…
Minkoff-Zern Calls Out Misconceptions on Immigrant Jobs
After a McDonalds’ bun distributor lost a third of its employees to an immigrant raid, it is now losing out on millions in revenue. For the International Business Times, Falk Assistant Professor Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern talked about a false narrative associated…
Terrorism Expert Corri Zoli Breaks Down Most Recent North Korea Missile Test
North Korea has recently launched another missile test, prompting talks around the world over global security. Corri Zoli, the Director of Research for the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism at Syracuse University, spoke with CNY Central about this test….
Media Expert Thompson Explains Ken Shapiro’s Legacy
Child TV star Ken Shapiro passed away last week at the age of 75. His satirical style helped usher in shows like Saturday Night Live, and his legacy remains to this day. In the New York Times, pop culture expert…
New York Times Reviews Yaffe’s Joni Mitchell Bio
The New York Times recently reviewed Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor David Yaffe’s biography on Joni Mitchell, entitled Reckless Child. The 420-page piece was recently released and has garnered reviews from many national sources. As “Restless Daughter” tracks Mitchell’s musical…
Louis Kriesberg Discusses Proposed Tax Plan
For the Huffington Post, Professor Emeritus of Sociology Louis Kriesberg wrote an article entitled, “Instead Of Giving More Handouts To The Rich, We Should Tax Wealth.” In it, he discusses the potential new tax plan and the mark it will…
Saunders on Life After Winning the Man-Booker Prize
George Saunders, College of Arts and Sciences professor, won the 2017 Man Booker Prize Award for his Novel, Lincoln in the Bardo. He recently was interviewed by Star 2, to discuss life after the win and what he will be…
Yaffe Discusses Reckless Child with PBS
Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor David Yaffe was interviewed by PBS News Hour about his new biography, “Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell,” which is a deep-dive into the artist’s life. “Well, I’ll start by saying that Joni never…
Expert Seward Discusses Potential Buyout for Grain Merchant Bunge
As grain merchant Bunge sees falling profits, concerns of a buyout from commodity trader Glencore PLC have employees worried about the future. At the moment, compensation packages have grown to sweeten the pot in case of this deal. While the…
Campus Facilities Advisory Board Remains Focused on Enhancing Student Experience, Strengthening Academic Core
An enhanced student experience and a stronger academic core continues to drive the important work of the Campus Facilities Advisory Board (CFAB). The board, comprised of students, faculty and staff, convened on Friday, Nov. 17, for its second meeting of…