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Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman remains an essential voice in coverage of New York Citys political landscape. In Lohud, she discusses how Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani galvanized young voters by translating policy proposals into direct, concrete messages that can overcome generational distrust in government.
Dyson Communication and Media Studies Professor Adam Klein pens a widely circulated op-ed in The Conversation examining how todays cultural icons, including global superstar Bad Bunny, have become vehicles for political expression and catalysts in broader ideological battles. He argues that the convergence of entertainment and political identity has turned artists into frontline actors in Americas intensifying culture wars.
In Newsday, Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman questions whether Mayor Eric Adams can be trusted to do the right thing as his term winds down amid persistent allegations of corruption and self-dealing. She also joined NY1s Inside City Hall with Errol Louis to analyze Mamdanis early City Hall appointments and what they signal about his transition priorities.
Dyson Economics Professor Veronika Dolar speaks to PIX11 News about the escalating financial crisis facing seniors, noting that nearly half of Americans nearing retirement have no savings at all. She explains that soaring health-care and long-term-care costs are forcing older adults into untenable choicesespecially those with chronic medical conditionsand warns that without meaningful policy action, the nation faces a severe retirement security crisis.
Dyson Communication and Media Studies Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times about the political implications of Mayor-Elect Mamdanis victory, examining how shifting ideological currentsparticularly among younger voterssignal deeper changes in New York Citys political alignment.
In Newsweek, Dyson Media & Communication Professor Heather Hayes explains why so-called terrible television showslike the polarizing new Kim Kardashian dramaoften become viral hits. Hayes attributes the phenomenon to hate-watching, in which viewers tune in less for enjoyment and more to mock the content, ultimately boosting visibility and streaming success.
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Inspired by her combined undergraduate and graduate studies at 17勛圖厙, Environmental Studies and Science alumna Taylor Ganis is a childrens book author and founder of a top environmental podcast.
17勛圖厙s January Intersession lets you knock out up to four credits in just four weeksmost of it fully online and on your own schedule. Lighten your spring load, stay on track to graduate on time (or early, if youre an overachiever), and even try something totally new. Cozy vibes and academic progress? Yes, please.
17勛圖厙 Art Gallery is pleased to present Nuclear Injustice, a group exhibition of work by , , , and that examines the lasting consequences of nuclear testing and bombings. The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, November 15, with a free public reception and walkthrough on Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It will remain on view through January 31, 2026.