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“How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars”
Kendall Phillips, Professor of Communications and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by Deseret News for the article “How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars.” The article questions whether “removing Elmer Fudd’s gun represent[s]…
Gorovitz: Youth to Lead Gun Control Fight
Former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and current philosophy professor Samuel Gorovitz, recently authored an opinion piece for the Syracuse Post Standard about youth and gun control. While he notes the centuries-old traditions surrounding gun control, he…
Education Professor Talks #MarchForOurLives
This weekend, countless #MarchForOurLives rallies were staged across the nation in response to the shooting in Parkland, Florida. For News Channel 9, Julia White, an assistant professor in the School of Education, discussed the rallies, and the efforts behind them….
Educators Join Students in Push to Make Schools Equitable Spaces
On March 24, students and families of March for Our Lives will take to the streets of Washington D.C. as part of a national rally and movement to address mass school shootings. Julia White, an assistant professor at Syracuse…
From West Virginia Labor Victory to Upcoming Walkout – We’re At a Critical Moment
On March 14, students plan to participate in a national school walkout to honor the lives of the 17 people killed at Stoneman Douglas High School nearly one month ago, and push lawmakers to pass stricter gun control laws. This…
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Motive to Limit Weapon Sales
Following public outcry after the Parkland shooting, Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced that they will begin to limit sales of automatic weapons, and not sell them to anyone under 21. While many celebrate that decision, is it one made by…