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What it means when national newspapers won’t endorse a presidential candidate

Oct. 31, 2024

First Amendment expert Vicky Sama says she’s troubled by the corporate owners of newspapers deciding what’s fit for the opinion section.

Kacper Gradon speaking at the Athens Democracy Forum

Visiting Scholar Kacper Gradon presents on disinformation

Oct. 31, 2024

Kacper Gradon knows how perilous disinformation is for democracy. The associate professor was invited by The New York Times and the Democracy & Culture Foundation to present at the Athens Democracy Forum earlier this month.

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Lessons in fear: The role of horror films in social discourse

Oct. 30, 2024

As Halloween approaches, our minds turn to the iconic horror films that define the season. But beyond jump scares and gore, horror films have much to teach about the world around us. Sociology Professor Laura Patterson discusses why horror films captivate audiences and what we can learn from watching them.

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Halloween costumes: Not just for kids

Oct. 30, 2024

Theodore Stark, veteran costumer and Ƶ Boulder associate professor of theater and dance, says adults embrace costumes in part for the opportunity to adopt different personas.

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Swastika Counter Project launches

Oct. 29, 2024

A public advocacy website envisioned by Associate Professor Laurie Gries tracks swastikas across the United States and offers resources to counter those hate-filled incidents.

Fernando Valenzuela pitching

Remembering the player behind ‘Fernandomania’

Oct. 25, 2024

Fernando Valenzuela was more than just the first Mexican superstar in Major League Baseball; he helped soothe longstanding resentments in a displaced community.

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Balancing opportunity and exploitation as the NBA forges new ground in Africa

Oct. 25, 2024

The recent death of Dikembe Mutombo and the start of the NBA regular season highlight the fraught realities of building a talent pipeline between lower-income countries and the NBA.

football game and Fox News vehicle

Uncovering the surprising similarities between sports and politics

Oct. 15, 2024

In just a few decades, Fox went from being “the fourth network” airing “The Simpsons” and baseball to being a leading voice in United States politics.

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Poll-arized: Perspectives on our political climate

Oct. 10, 2024

As our public squares have emptied of reasoned discussion, and our social media feeds have filled with vitriol, viciousness and villainy, we’ve found ourselves unable to escape our electoral echo chambers. Experts share their perspectives on our political climate.

Harvard Yard

Can buildings be racist? A Ƶ Boulder architect explores

Oct. 9, 2024

Shawhin Roudbari, an associate professor of environmental design, studies how the built environment can perpetuate racial inequality. He offers his take on what designers can do to create more inclusive spaces.

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