The College of Letters & Science is the liberal arts powerhouse at the core of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our faculty members confront some of the world's most pressing issues and are often called upon to share their expertise and opinions with a variety of media outlets. The following is a selection of media coverage of L&S and its faculty, staff members, students and alumni from the past week.
Acquisition of rare lichen collection lands Wisconsin in world's top tier
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/6/14)
Is that a cosmic ray detector in your pocket or just a smartphone?
NBC News (10/6/14)
Our digital device addiction is causing a 'national attention deficit'
Huffington Post (10/6/14)
'Gone Girl' a deftly made thriller that won't disappoint book's fans
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/6/14)
Venture funding hits $10 million for Madison's EatStreet
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/7/14)
Millions in dark money has taken over the airwaves in Kansas
The Daily Beast (10/9/14)
Will recycling phosphorus help stop algae blooms?
KQED Public Media (10/9/14)
Nonprofessional musicians like contemporary challenges
New York Times (10/9/14)
Upcoming Oral History Association Conference brings out unique aspects of Madison’s history
Badger Herald (10/9/14)
Celebrity endorsements in political campaigns
Wisconsin Radio Network (10/9/14)
Economists say higher minimum wages help, not hurt, economy
Wisconsin State Journal (10/10/14)
Wisconsin voter ID law blocked by US supreme court weeks before elections
The Guardian (10/10/14)
What’s next after same-sex marriage for Wisconsin LGBT activists?
Isthmus (10/10/14)
Farewell to a reporter from the old school
The Capital Times (10/10/14)