February’s news topics included varied subjects from President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to campus to the possible economic and political effects of decisions made by President Donald Trump. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
“Attack on the Global Trading System?” – CNBC Arabia, Feb. 4
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny said that the punitive tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which Trump had initially postponed, as well as those on China, could have major global repercussions. Translation required.
“Hamilton College report details impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Utica refugees” – WAMC (Albany public media), Feb. 12
Professor of Economics Erol Balkan and Professor of Sociology Stephen Ellingson presented their research to several media outlets on how the pandemic had affected refugee groups in Utica. Other outlets reporting on their research included the Observer-Dispatch (Utica), Rome Daily Sentinel, WIBX (Utica talk/news radio), Spectrum cable news (N.Y.), WUTR (Utica ABC affiliate), WKTV (Utica NBC affiliate) and Yahoo.
“Fort Bragg is back. Stop the re-renaming of Army bases there.” – The Washington Post, Feb. 11
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule wrote this essay.
“Why the Department of Education has withstood so many assaults from the right” – The Hill, Feb. 12
President Emeritus David Wippman co-authored this essay.
“60 years of progress in expanding rights is being rolled back by Trump − a pattern that’s all too familiar in US history” – The Conversation and dozens of other publications across the U.S. including Yahoo, Feb. 13
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner co-authored this essay.
“When prices fall in the PPI, do prices fall at the store?” – Marketplace (public radio syndicated program), Feb. 13
Professor of Economics Ann Owen discussed the difference between PPI and CPI.
“The Case for Installing Temporary Public Art” – Observer (New York), Feb. 14
President Steven Tepper discussed the issues related to the installing of public art.
“Trump's new diplomacy: What experts say about the outcomes of Putin and Zelensky’s calls” – News Azerbaijan, Feb. 14
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny said, “It is apparent that Trump has consolidated remarkable authority over America’s policy trajectory.” Cafruny was also interviewed by the same publication for “The third anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine: Outcomes, lessons, and prospects” published on Feb. 24 and “The Riyadh negotiations: A potential turning point in U.S.- Russia relations?” on Feb. 25.
“Remains of 2,500 - 3,000-Year-Old Civilisation Found in Jharkhand's Chouparan” – NDTV (India), Feb. 17
Associate Professor of Asian Studies Abhishek Amar described this site as a major center of archaeological importance.
“Pete Hegseth wants to put Confederate names back on military bases. It won't be easy.” – San Antonio Express-News, Feb. 17
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule shared his perspective on the renaming of bases. He was also interviewed by Spectrum News (Washington, D.C.) on the same issue.
“Nicaragua’s revised constitution gives the president added powers” – Good Authority, Feb. 17
Associate Professor of Government Heather Sullivan wrote about the latest constitutional changes and how they deepen the Ortega-Murillo family’s political power.
“Obama Coming to Hamilton” – WKTV (NBC Utica affiliate), Feb. 18
This announcement was made by many local and regional outlets including the Observer-Dispatch (Utica), Rome Daily Sentinel, WIBX (Utica talk/news radio), WRVO (public radio - Syracuse and Oswego), WAMC (public radio – Albany), Spectrum cable news (N.Y.), WSYR (ABC Syracuse affiliate), WSTM (NBC Syracuse affiliate), WUTR (ABC Utica affiliate), Yahoo, MSN, and the Post-Standard (Syracuse).
“The Republican Attack on Higher Education” – The New York Times, Feb. 19
President Emeritus David Wippman co-authored this letter to the editor.
“Is Trump leading the world towards a new international order or open conflicts?” – Albayan News (UAE), Feb. 19
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny discussed this question.
“How the Trump Administration is Erasing History and Ignoring the Wishes of Descendants of Confederate Leaders” – Military.com and Yahoo News, Feb. 26
According to Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule, the renaming of the U.S. Army bases oversteps the will of the majority of Americans.
“How Local College Students Rescued 31,105 Pounds of Food and Fed the Community” – WKTV (Utica NBC affiliate), Feb. 27
This story reported on Hamilton’s Harvest program in which students collect food from dining halls and distribute it to soup kitchens in the area. The Rome Daily Sentinel also reported on this initiative.
“Hamilton College’s Fillius Jazz Archive Celebrates 30 Years” – Syncopated Times, Feb. 28
This article chronicled the history of the archive.
