Topic: politics

Illustration of several people playing video games
Business and Community | April 3, 2017

Esports is moving from huddles around a computer to becoming the next big spectator sport — and resorts are betting that it’ll bring Millennials into casinos.

A woman crossing her arms in front of a slot machine
Business and Community | April 3, 2017

The relationship between resorts, eSports and the Gaming Control Board is still being fleshed out. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers are right there to examine these emerging paradigms.

Refugees on a raft
Campus News | February 14, 2017

Political scientist Tiffiany Howard explains the causes and potential effects of the thousands of people fleeing Syria’s ongoing civil war.

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope
Arts and Culture | February 2, 2017

What NBC's 'Parks and Recreation' can teach us about feminism.

Jayce Farmer
Campus News | January 27, 2017

The public policy professor discusses trust for politicians, the influence of social media, and the state's next legislative session.

Rachel Anderson
People | January 13, 2017

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ law professor answers questions about civic engagement and why she believes it is a key component of preserving American democracy.

CNN technician Shawn Flowers watches the debate from the media gallery
Campus News | January 12, 2017

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ played host to the third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election. Our favorite news stories capturing the preparation, the big day, and beyond.

media filing center inside the Cox Pavilion during the 2016 Presidential Debate
Campus News | December 1, 2016

The Oct. 19 debate at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Thomas & Mack Center was the third most watched in history, attracting more than 71 million television viewers.

Lee Bernick
Campus News | November 1, 2016

​Public policy professor Lee Bernick is teaching abroad this semester and has a few insights on what Europeans think of the 2016 U.S. election

Political supporters at the Presidential Debate.
Campus News | October 25, 2016

The Presidential Debate offered the whole community a chance to be part of the political spectacle. Here are a few images of those who came to make a statement.