L&S in the News: Week of Oct. 6, 2014

October 13th 2014
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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)