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Vanessa Rubin & Helen Sung, Daniel Goldmark and Hispanic Radio ideastream: On an episode of The Sound of Applause, Daniel Goldmark, director of the Center for Popular Music Studies, previewed his talk, “Rust Belt Alley: Pop Music in Cleveland Before Rock and Roll.”

Ohio groups react to Supreme Court's same-sex marriage sidestep WKYC.com: Jessie Hill, professor of law and Laura B. Chisolm Distinguished Research Scholar, said a gay marriage case involving Ohio might yet make it to the Supreme Court. "Justice Ginsburg tipped her hand and said the Supreme Court…

Were 401(k)s a conspiracy to help companies and hurt workers? The Plain Dealer: Author and scholar James Russell will give a lecture at Case Western Reserve University on the looming retirement crisis. The free lecture will take place today, Oct. 13, at Wolstein Auditorium.

The artist as change agent ideastream: Mark Chupp, assistant professor of community development, joined a Sound of Ideas panel to discuss art’s historical role in society.

Visit to Cleveland 'lit my fire,' says Starbucks co-founder Freshwatercleveland.com: Zev Siegl, co-founder of Starbucks, spoke about his recent talk at the Tinkham Veale University Center, as well as his impression of the impact being made on Cleveland by Case Western Reserve University’s emphasis…

Higher Education Roundup The Plain Dealer:Michael Benard, the George B. Mayer Chair in Urban and Environmental Studies and assistant professor of biology, found in a recent study that after warmer winters, wood frogs breed earlier and produce fewer eggs.

At the heart of Case Western Reserve, Donald and Ronald Cunningham bring joy to football team The Plain Dealer:Brothers Donald and Ronald Cunningham, who have been Case Western Reserve University ball boys since 1976, have never missed a practice or home game and are beloved by the campus community.

Step toward artificial hand with a sense of touch ABC News: Dustin Tyler, associate professor of biomedical engineering, has created an artificial hand that helps amputees regain a sense of touch. "We can change what they're feeling and how they're feeling it," he said.

Ed FitzGerald's campaign woes could help Ohio Green Party remain a recognized third party The Plain Dealer: Despite the struggles of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald, Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, rebuked the idea that Ohio Green Party candidate Anita…

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? The Travel Trolly: The Mona Lisa’s unmatched renown is unclear to scholars. “In some ways the picture is quite unremarkable,” said Erin E. Benay, assistant professor of Renaissance and Baroque Art.