Oct. 19, 2021

Prof. Jack Pitney was interviewed by The Daily Beast about how the Virginia Governor’s race is the first key indicator of where U.S. politics is headed. “People in Virginia may simply want a change after eight years of Democrats. Even if that’s so, what matters is the perception. It’s the first battle of the 2022 campaign,” he said.

Oct. 8, 2021

In an interview with New York Times, Prof. Albert Park provided historical and cultural context to the resurgence of Dalgona, a Korean candy central to the life-or-death contest featured in the worldwide Netflix hit series, “Squid Game.” According to Park, because of the popularity of “Squid Game,” the candy has made a comeback as a retro, nostalgic snack.