So much happens in the world every day that impacts our lives whether we know about it or not. Understanding the news and knowing about current events is an essential part of living our lives as engaged citizens. If we want to have a say in how our world functions, we must first understand what…
The White House revoked the hard press badge of Jim Acosta, CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent, on November 7 following a contentious exchange. The exchange resulted in President Trump calling Acosta a “rude, terrible person.” You can watch the full video here. The event started during a regular press briefing when Trump refused to answer…
On Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., the W20 Center for Social Commerce led a hands-on session in the I3 Center, 432 Newhouse 3, entitled “Content Marketing for Communicators: Succeeding in the Attention Economy.” This event was a part of the fall 2018 Social Commerce Days, made possible by the collaborative efforts between the W20…
On Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m., retired U.S. Ambassador Harriet Lee Elam-Thomas spoke to students of Syracuse University in the I3 Center, 432 Newhouse 3. The event was sponsored by the public relations and international relations programs at Syracuse University. It was a pleasure to hear Elam-Thomas speak, as she has a gracious,…
Midterm elections are this Tuesday, and it is set to be one of the most important midterm elections in years. As the final days approach, candidates are pulling out all the stops to woo voters. Republicans are trying to hold onto their power while Democrats are looking to gain control of the House. I’ve highlighted…
On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Within minutes, Khashoggi was killed, beheaded and dismembered, according to audio recordings leaked by the Turkish government. Freaky? Yes. Huge international crisis? Definitely. So, who is Jamal Khashoggi? Khashoggi is a Saudi journalist, author and contributor for the Washington Post Global Opinions…
