In the Media: September 2023

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Forensic Files: Catch 22

Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science, discusses the murder of a Connecticut woman in 1996 and how forensic science helped solve the case. Dr. Maxwell’s interview starts at 12:30.

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The Straits Times: Biden-Trump rematch increasingly inevitable, but most Americans aren’t happy with either man

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the challenges for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump should they face each other in the 2024 presidential election.

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CT Insider: Connecticut sees fewer line-of-duty police deaths than most states, despite three in the past year

Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that advanced training, technology, and equipment have helped lower the number of on-the-job officer fatalities.

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Front of House Magazine: PAMA and Shure Announce Recipients of 2023 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

Valor Swezey ’26, a music & sound recording major, is a 2023 recipient of the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship.

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NBC Connecticut: Shutdown Impact on the Fed

Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses how the Federal Reserve would be impacted if there is a government shutdown.

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Yale Daily News: Alders appoint 17 New Haveners to city boards and commissions

Roberto Irizarry, associate professor and coordinator of modern languages, was appointed by the New Haven Board of Alders to the city’s Peace Commission.

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Reader’s Digest: What Happens When a Sitting Senator Dies?

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the process and procedure for replacing a U.S. Senator whose seat is vacated during their term in office.

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Breitbart: EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Troy Nehls: Instagram, OnlyFans Fueling “Epstein-Island-Like” Child Trafficking Industry

Tim Palmbach, an emeritus professor of forensic science, says the paywall utilized by OnlyFans creates challenges for law enforcement in uncovering illegal activity.

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News-Times: Danbury nonprofit honors children of immigrants with scholarships: 'We see the struggle'

Julia Clara Ferreira ’27, a forensic science major and first-generation student, was one of three college students to receive scholarships from The New American Dream Foundation.

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Wilson Center: What Did Zelensky Accomplish During His US Trip?

Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security and homeland security, gives her analysis of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly.

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Yale Daily News: State police under investigation for falsified ticket scandal

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, comments on investigations by state and federal agencies into the alleged falsification of traffic tickets by Connecticut State Police.

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Scripps News: GOP Candidates Set To Take The Stage in 2

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what Republican candidates may comment on in their debate, as former President Donald Trump once again declined to participate because of his commanding lead in the polls.

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Forbes: X Is The Biggest Source Of Fake News And Disinformation, EU Warns

Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on a European Commission report that X, previously Twitter, is the biggest source of fake news and disinformation.

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CBC: Zelenskyy comes to Ottawa as Ukraine scrambles to shore up allies' support

Matthew Schmidt, associate profess or of national security, international affairs, and political science, predicts it will be difficult to get significant aid packages for Ukraine passed by Congress in the coming months.

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MoneyGeek: Expert Advice on Finding the Best Car Insurance Company for Your Needs

Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, explains why car insurance is so important for drivers.

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Newsweek: Rupert Murdoch Stepping Down May Be a Win for Trump

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the political impact for Fox and News Corp., as Rupert Murdoch is transitioning to chairman emeritus in November.

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Forbes: Social Media Users Claimed Ukraine Edited Video Of Zelensky’s UN Speech

Susan Campbell, distinguished lecturer in the Department of Communication, Film and Media Studies, comments on allegations that a recent speech given at the United Nations by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was edited when it was broadcast in Ukraine.

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Eyewitness New 3 WFSB: Mother of Waterbury murder victim speaks out about the case

Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the minimum sentence for a felony murder conviction in Connecticut.

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Salon: Damn right, I come from Alabama: The symbolic and historic importance of the Alabama Sweet Tea Party

Randall Horton, professor of English, discusses what he calls his obsession with his home state of Alabama, which has served as the setting of many of my nonfiction, poetic and social justice endeavors.

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Wired: DNA Drives Help Identify Missing People. It’s a Privacy Nightmare

Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science, discusses an event she helped plan with the Connecticut State Police in which family members of missing people were invited to submit DNA samples to the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.