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Will Country Music Get Political After Vegas?
Country music is typically a genre that steers clear from getting involved with politics. However, after the shooting in Las Vegas, many wonder if that may change. For the Washington Post, Syracuse’s Bandier Program Director Bill Werde dives into the…
How Russian Ads Became so Effective
In the Orange County Register, Newhouse Advertising Associate Professor Ed Russell explained how the crudely-designed social media ads brought by Russian operatives during the 2016 election managed to be so persuasive. “The most important single thing in advertising is effectiveness….
Last Week’s Indictments Are Just Beginning of FBI Investigation
Professor of Law at Syracuse University William Banks spoke with Bloomberg Law about the recent indictments of two former Trump aide’s, as well as Special Counsel Robert Muller’s ongoing investigation. For Banks, one thing is clear from the indictments. “It…
National Securities Expert Bill Smullen Says Indictments Should Worry POTUS
Despite President Trump brushing aside any issues that may stem from yesterday’s indictment of Paul Manafort and Richard Gates, one Syracuse Professor says there may be more to worry about than the POTUS is letting on. In the Financial Times,…
Will 2018 Stocks be Influenced by Tax Reform?
Barron’s Online has a list of many stocks that are set to rise come the turn into 2018. The list compiled stems from help from many sources, including Whitman Professor of Practice John Petosa, who discusses the tax-reform legislation and…
Some Republicans Causing Issues for POTUS
Many Republican officials are choosing extreme measures rather than stay put in the Trump era, including retirement. This could be largely detrimental to the Trump administration, who could have a frustrating time dealing with lawmakers not in his corner. For…
Pop Culture Expert Robert Thompson Explains TV Soundtrack Trend
In a time where flashy graphics and special effects seem to reign king on TV, a lesser thought of aspect is being produced with heavy financial backing: show’s opening soundtracks. Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television…
’Cuse Cast for Week of Oct. 30
Taylor Epps ’19 has this week’s ’Cuse Cast, with details on the Remembrance Ceremony, Child Nutrition Day at Falk College and the visit to campus by a survivor of the atomic attack in Hiroshima.
US in Bind Over Citizen With ISIS Ties
The United States is in a complicated situation regarding a citizen suspected of being an ISIS fighter. The government legally cannot hold the citizen, but because of a lack off evidence, cannot charge the suspect as well. In a Washington…
The Nation Reviews Yaffe’s Reckless Child Biography
Yet another review is in on Humanities Professor David Yaffe’s new Joni Mitchell biography, Reckless Child. This time The Nation takes a look at the work, adding to an extensive list of publications that have reviewed the book. “He is…