L&S in the News: Nov. 17 - 23

November 24th 2015
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The following is a selection of media coverage featuring College of Letters & Science faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Did we miss an article? Send us a note at LSNews@ls.wisc.edu.


Faculty & staff:

Scott Walker, GOP lawmakers say Wisconsin won't accept Syrian refugees
The Journal Times (11/17/15)
Quoted: Sara McKinnon, Communication Arts

UW terrorism expert puts Paris attacks in context
The Chippewa Herald (11/18/15)
Quoted: Andrew Kydd, Political Science

Blacklisted screen writer has ties to Madison
NBC 15 (11/19/15)
Quoted: Jeff Smith, Communication Arts

Author discusses sex and the American GI
Daily Herald (11/20/15)
Quoted: Mary Louise Roberts, History

Gov. Walker's approval ratings among lowest in the country
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (11/20/15)
Quoted: Barry Burden, Political Science

How Wisconsin has become more Southern
WBAY (11/21/15)
Quoted: David Canon, Political Science

Listening to nature's early warning system may save species
Wired (11/22/15)
Quoted: Stephen Carpenter, Zoology

Blue Sky Science: What is a neutrino?
Wisconsin State Journal (11/23/15)
Quoted: Francis Halzen, Physics

Nostalgia, passion, money drive 'Star Wars' toy collectors
La Crosse Tribune (11/23/15)
Quoted: Jonathan Gray, Communication Arts

Alumni:

Amy Helm carries on legacy with new solo project
Ithaca Journal (11/23/15)
Quoted: Amy Helm (Psychology)

Wisconsin Guard welcomes first female field artillery officer
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (11/23/15)
Quoted: Alyssa Brenner (B.S.'14, Biological Aspects of Conservation and Environmental Studies)