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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses Yemen’s Houthis warning that they will strike U.S. warships if the Iranian-backed militia becomes a target.
Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on some clues that could indicate a video is a deepfake, but it is increasingly harder to detect due to technological advances.
Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses President Joe Biden’s order for the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against drone attacks in Northern Iraq.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on crime going down since the pandemic, but there are a few exceptions trending in the wrong direction.
Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, discusses why we look forward to watching cheesy holiday movies.
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, comments on the number of illegal border crossings between the U.S. and Canada.
Audrey Blondin, an adjunct professor of population health and leadership, comments on a case before the Supreme Court of the United States on the Comstock Act and the ruling on mailing the abortion drug mifepristone.
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland se security and criminal justice, discusses the worst mass shooting in the Czech Republic’s history, with 14 people dead and dozens injured.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international security, national security, and political science, wrote an opinion piece on how Ukraine can win the war against Russia.
Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that businesses in the service industry may look to automation to remain competitive with the minimum wage increasing.
Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, discusses the case of a nurse who improperly administered insulin to as many as 17 patients, causing their deaths.
Bobby McDonald, lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting in the Czech Republic near a university, making it the worst mass shooting in the country’s history.
Studying abroad in Prato, Italy, has been a “journey of self-discovery” for many students, as they explore a new culture, connect with the local community, while also getting to know themselves better.
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, says there may be chaos if states are allowed to impact elections, which, she says, the voters, not the courts, should decide.
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses Israel’s War Cabinet negotiations for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas and the successful solution he was a part of creating at the U.N. in 1982 between Israel and Palestine.
Victor Ezike ’21 M.S. was profiled as a graduate student interning at a company as part of the Governor’s Innovation GIF fellowship, which is supported by the State of Connecticut, and why he chose to stay and work in the state after completing his degree.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on sanctions not being enforced that are allowing Russian military companies to build weapons using U.S. materials by importing them from Hong Kong distributors.
Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on the airing of social media videos with graphic content and why these platforms allow users to post them.
Marcus Harvin ’23 A.S., ’25 has started Newhallville Fresh Start, a food pantry to help neighbors in need. Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, and Ric Baker, senior associate dean of students, are members of the board.
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