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October 14, 2015
Are trans-Atlantic slave trade reparations due?
New York Times: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, visiting assistant professor of law, wrote about why the United States government has both a legal and moral obligation to pay reparations to African-Americans for slavery.
October 13, 2015
Two reviews of Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland are seen as shielding police
The New York Times: Though the investigation will continue, two reports were released that found rookie officer Timothy Loehmann acted within reason when he fatally shot Tamir Rice in November 2014. Rhonda Y.…
October 13, 2015
Corporations, research institutes teaming up to fight growing cybercrime threat
The Plain Dealer: CWRU and Cleveland Clinic launched an initiative for Cleveland to hold a free conferenceWednesday, Oct. 14, to help prevent hacking and other types of cyber attacks. President Barbara R.…
October 12, 2015
How gun control came to Britain
History News Network: Luke Reader, a SAGES lecturer, wrote about how Britain enacted tougher gun laws following a 1996 shooting at a primary school. He explained that though he believes the United States is different, there are some similar approaches the government…
October 12, 2015
Breastfed infants may get enough vitamin D in mothers’ milk
Reuters: Lydia Furman, professor of pediatrics, explained why some nursing mothers might opt to take vitamin D supplements themselves, instead of giving babies vitamin drops. “Certainly the vitamin drops are not very delicious and…
October 09, 2015
Plenty of legwork goes into snagging hard-to-get grant dollars
Crain’s Cleveland Business: Rob Fischer, research professor in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed the burden nonprofits face when applying for grant money. “It can be quite complex and for…
October 09, 2015
Site tabulates top sustainable college-run farms
Food Management: The University Farm recently was named a top sustainable college-run farm by College Values Online. Included in the ranking system were sales to campus dining facilities, organic certification and use in academic courses, among…
October 09, 2015
Would Kevin McCarthy face a revolt as Speaker of the House? It depends on this.
The Washington Post: Before Kevin McCarthy dropped out of the race to be the next Speaker of the House, Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, wrote about what challenges he likely would have faced.
October 08, 2015
Art teachers include design to connect pupils to their world
State Impact: Richard Buchanan, professor of design and innovation, discussed the benefit of incorporating design into K-12 education, a concept some schools in China already have adopted. “In Wuxi they do not teach to the test. They have…
October 08, 2015
Treatment keeps obese mice from having overweight babies
Science Magazine: A recent study tested the use of adiponectin in pregnant obese mice to prevent them from having overweight babies. The study resulted in the mice born at the same weight as those from lean mothers. Patrick Catalano,…