Faculty Experts

January 2024

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Jonny Hart -  

Jan. 9, 2024

Do melting ice sheets spell doomsday? Glaciologist weighs in

By Jonny Hart

Ice sheets are a lot more than just a home for polar bears and penguins. The massive sections of […]

December 2023

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Steve Orbanek -  

Dec. 13, 2023

Shohei Ohtani is MLB’s new $700 million man. What does it mean moving forward?

By Steve Orbanek

As the only American professional sport with fully guaranteed contracts, Major League Baseball […]

November 2023

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Brent Baum -  

Nov. 10, 2023

Temple University experts discuss the many facets of the Trump indictments

By Brent Baum

Earlier this year, Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be indicted. The cases […]

September 2023

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Jonny Hart -  

Sep. 14, 2023

What you need to know before watching ‘The Marvels’

By Jonny Hart

The latest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Marvels, has generated a ton of buzz since […]

July 2023

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Kirsten Volkert -  

Jul. 19, 2023

Barbie’s world: Why the story and marketing of ‘Barbie’ matters

By Kirsten Volkert

Greta Gerwig breathes life into the iconic Barbie doll with her upcoming film Barbie, premiering in […]

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Jonny Hart -  

Jul. 14, 2023

Who was Oppenheimer? What to know about Christopher Nolan’s new film

By Jonny Hart

Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan is poised to once again leave moviegoers thrilled, […]

May 2023

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Maria Klecko -  

May 17, 2023

The importance of representation: What Disney’s Black Little Mermaid means for the film industry

By Maria Klecko

After 34 years, Disney returns under the sea with its live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, […]

April 2023

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Maria Klecko -  

Apr. 27, 2023

The future of affirmative action: Experts explain the upcoming Supreme Court cases

By Maria Klecko

In June, the Supreme Court will decide on two affirmative action cases that could potentially alter […]

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Brent Baum -  

Apr. 3, 2023

How Michael Jordan revolutionized the sneaker industry—and our relationship to shoes

By Brent Baum

For the first time in over 20 years, Ben Affleck reunites with Matt Damon to star in a new movie, […]

March 2023

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Lindsay Hargrave -  

Mar. 22, 2023

Falling into place: piecing together Tetris' enduring legacy

By Lindsay Hargrave

Today, there is no shortage of options to choose from when it comes to entertainment, especially in […]

February 2023

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Jonny Hart -  

Feb. 16, 2023

Your guide to the upcoming Supreme Court cases on student loan forgiveness

By Jonny Hart

When the Biden administration announced their student loan forgiveness plan on Aug. 24, 2022, they […]

December 2022

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Dec. 7, 2022

Understanding American Gun Violence Part 1: The evolution of America’s relationship with firearms

Category one, gunshot wound to abdomen. In minutes, the trauma team at Temple University Hospital […]