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Pop Culture Expert on the Influence of Hugh Hefner on America
With the passing of the famed Hugh Hefner, many remembered his place in American culture, and his influence on so many. Newhouse Trustee Professor and Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture Robert Thompson commented on this…
Is Trump the Only Invincible Tweeter?
While Twitter has the power to remove any tweets deemed inappropriate, one man seems to get a pass with every post he fires out: President Trump. Twitter has defended their actions on the site, and Newhouse Professor and Director of…
Innovation Orange: Assistant Professor Evan Weissman
Assistant Professor of Food Studies Evan Weissman (from both Falk College and the Maxwell School) conducts research on a topic that impacts every human being: the food system. Weissman’s background is in studying land-use pressure and farmland preservation From the…
Trump’s NASA Nominee was Smart Move, says Expert O’Keefe
Many concerns have met the President’s nominee for NASA Administrator. While his political background deters some, Maxwell Professor Sean O’Keefe writes an op-ed in The Hill on why this may actually be a benefit to the position. “But if history…
Are Credit Monitoring Services Worth It?
Many often wonder if they should use a credit monitoring service or not. After the Equifax breach, the answer seemingly stands with a firm yes. However, Whitman School of Management Accounting Professor MaryAnn Monforte says otherwise while talking to US…
Search Underway for Director of Renée Crown University Honors Program
The College of Arts and Sciences has opened a national search for the next director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. The college is actively seeking expressions of interest and nominations for this position. An all-University program administered by…
The Free Speech Debate on Campuses
As a free speech case in a Georgia school district gained national coverage, many began to wonder if free speech on college campuses was still truly free. The Washington Times reported on this issue, quoting Newhouse Professor and Director of…
In President Trump’s New Travel Ban, We See the Original Muslim Ban
Elizabeth Cohen, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and a researcher of immigration and citizenship, remarks on the newest travel ban unveiled by the Trump Administration. “In President Trump’s new travel ban we see the original…
From Congressman to Felon: The Trials of Anthony Weiner
Scandal has ruled over former Congressman Anthony Weiner and his sexting exploits and now he is going to jail. For NBC News, Newhouse Professor and Director of the Bleier Center for Television & Popular Culture Robert Thompson commented on the…
Fake News and Twitter Fights, Can They Continue?
Social media has been the battle ground between political and social fights between between left and right-wing advocates and provocateurs. iSchool Professor Jeff Hemsley was quoted in a Business Insider article on this topic, and why member of the far-right…