In the Media: December 2021

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says the CDC guidelines are the best practices to use for gatherings and travel during the New Year.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says while the new variant is widespread, we have the tools to combat it.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID- 19 coordinator, says having the booster vaccine for teens in the 12-15 age range can help teens in social settings.

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Dequan Xiao, associate professor of chemistry and director of the Center for Integrative Materials, says research shows nanogels could significantly suppress the pancreatic tumor by reducing the tumor volume.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the copycat phenomenon by juveniles when it comes to school threats.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the No Surprises Act, a federal law protecting patients from paying for medical services that health insurance companies do not cover.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering, and cybersecurity, says one of the biggest hurdles in cybersecurity is overcoming apathy, saying, two-factor authentication is necessary for users.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says the one-time increase in tax credits will help offset the higher cost of energy and food.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, national security, and international affairs, says high-level cyber-attacks have become a fixture in modern warfare.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator says we have to go back to being vigilant by wearing facemasks, practicing good hand hygiene, and getting vaccinated and booster shots.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says it may be too early to tell if an influx of high school graduates is a short-term fix to the current labor shortage.

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Michele Smallidge, lecturer and program director of exercise, comments that cooking techniques vary depending on the type of food being prepared.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says COVID-19 pills will help some people decrease the risk of severe symptoms after infection.

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Danielle Wozniak, provost and vice president of academic affairs, reflects on her time at Yeshiva University as Wurzweiler School of Social Work Dean and Vice Provost.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that at every point of every conversation on criminal justice after July 2007, the Cheshire murders were the focal point.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science, comments on the number of disruptions this year for internet systems and cloud providers.

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John DeCarlo, professor, and director of the Master's Program in Criminal Justice, comments on the search for a new police chief in New Haven.

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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, comments on the popularity of the film ӰԭLove ActuallyӰԭ during the holidays and the real-life expectations of the boss-employee romance.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the supply chains issues impacting choices for shoppers in stores on Christmas Eve.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, national security, and international affairs, comments on what scenarios would provoke western allies against Russia's overtaking the Ukraine.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, discussed safety precautions to help prevent contracting COVID, emphasizing that the long-term effects of the virus have not been determined.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says it's time to rethink the type of face mask to use as the number of positive cases of COVID rises.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says the Pfizer pill is not a replacement for the vaccine and it would need to be taken within five days of symptoms.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says there is a pent-up demand for going back to movie theaters.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, spoke about the trickle-down effect of daycare closings due to positive COVID cases.

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Jan Jones, lecturer and coordinator for Hospitality and Tourism Management, comments on the number of in-person conventions and events that are being canceled due to COVID-19 and its variants.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing, said this year her family chose to buy a smaller tree and to give the rest of the money to tornado relief funds in Kentucky.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the U.S. Justice DepartmentӰԭs report on the Manson Youth Institution and the violation of rights for the youth confined there.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, says that those who have arthritis, using a heated blanket in the winter months may help to relieve stiffness.

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Regina Rush-Kittle Ӱԭ19 Hon., is now a member of the Board of Directors for the Make-A-Wish Connecticut foundation.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says that at home testing is a good way to get results the same day as a gathering as PCR test have a long wait.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, national security, legal studies and international affairs, says the public is not watching the news on Omicron as much as the Delta variant and attributes some of this to pandemic fatigue.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, Ron Johnson, Ӱԭ20 M.S., and Matthew Lind, Ӱԭ19,Ӱԭ21 M.S., discuss the Investigations program offered at the University of New Haven and learn how to spot corruption in a game, such as the match between St. JohnӰԭs Red Storm and the Wagner Seahawks in December 2018.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, and Dr. Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, talk about some of the reason why investigator returned to Waverly Park, the last known place Jennifer Dulos was seen.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, was quoted in this article from his interview with The Washington Post on traveling during the holiday season.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, discusses why rural areas are seeing a higher morbidity rate than in urban areas.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments many people may not realize the symptoms of shingles or know it is contagious for someone who has never had chickenpox.

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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, comments on the trial of Kim Potter, who pulled her gun instead of her taser, killing Daunte Wright.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering, and cybersecurity, comments on the many points of failure that affect the global experience of the internet with repeated outages.

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Thomas Gibson, Ӱԭ77 M.S., chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, was named one of the 48 most influential black leaders in Wisconsin.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of the Lee College, director of the Center for Advanced Policing, and senior lecturer of forensic science, comments on some of the reasons for the spike in homicides, including New Haven.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the new law that helps to protect families from domestic violence named after Jennifer Dulos.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator was one of six health experts advising travelers to follow precautions, wear a face mask, and practice good hand hygiene to stay safe from COVID and its variants this holiday season.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator says there may be a change come the spring semester for those who have not had a booster shot.

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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the comments on social media on the Kim Potter trial, even if they are taking a one-sided view of the trial.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a pardon that erased prior crimes; there was no choice but to recertify a police officer.

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Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. of Human Resources comments on some of the reasons Connecticut had a low number of fatalities on the job for 2020.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, legal studies, and national security, and international affairs, talks about the reasons for Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visit and promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor and executive director of the Esport Business Program says when buying tickets online for an event, check the fine print.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comments on the Biden administration not accurately depicting the driving factor behind current broad-based inflation.

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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of B.S. and M.S. Finance, comments on getting out of credit card or loan debt and focusing on long-term savings.

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Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, talks about how the TikTok video went viral across the country to threaten schools.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering, and cybersecurity says there is cause for concern there have been repeated outages in a short period for AWS.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator comments that the university finished the semester with in-person classes as the number of COVID cases rose throughout the state.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says he has been in talks with his counterparts at other universities regarding COVID booster mandates for the spring semester.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, legal studies, national security and international affairs, comments on the possibility of a rematch between Clinton and Trump in 2024 for president.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, talks about the current situation between Russia, Ukraine, and America's involvement.

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Michelle Fabiani, assistant professor of criminal justice, co-wrote an article on archaeological looting in wartime Syria.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, national security, and homeland security, talks about package thefts from porches and several ways to protect holiday deliveries.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about school security since the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack.

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Michelle Fabiani, assistant professor of criminal justice, co-wrote an opinion piece about scientists work ing under pressure during a crisis, including throughout COVID-19.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about gun violence and mass shootings.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of computer and data engineering, and cybersecurity, comments on an app parents use to track their childrenӰԭs whereabouts and usage on their cell phones.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence for marketing, says hosts should let guests know in advance what is or is not acceptable and urges everyone to celebrate with grace and kindness.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, national security, and homeland security, talks about the rise in threats across Connecticut s chools and the need for parents, teachers, and students to speak up if something seems wrong.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, talks about the rising number of COVID cases, urging people to be vigilant about public health safety measures.

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Anne Kringen, a practitioner in residence of criminal justice, has been working with the Austin Police Department's cadet class to refocus officers to serve as as public servants and not warriors.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, talks about the City of New Haven's screen-and-stay policy.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, legal studies, national security, and international affairs, says higher inflation erodes the public's confidence in the Biden administration.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, legal studies, national security, and international affairs, says there are benefits to having in-person city council meetings. Still, online meetings allow more people to attend.

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Jan Jones, lecturer and program coordinator for hospitality and tourism, comments on the benefits of learning the language of a foreign country before visiting.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer in criminal justice and homeland security, talks about what the Oxford School administrators could have done to prevent this tragedy.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how law enforcement officers will use Jennifer's Law to help domestic violence victims.

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Robert McDonald, lecturer of criminal justice, comments on how charges of wire fraud can be used in the prosecuting of fraudulent transactions.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, computer and electrical engineering, talks about how AI technology is helping to combat human trafficking around the world.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing, talks about the supply chain issues and manufacturers lacking employees to keep the chain moving.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doc torate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, talks about how COVID could impact holiday gatherings and travel plans.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, talks about the indoor mask mandate implemented in Hamden, and predic ts it won't be the only town to implement this measure.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says additional time is needed to understand the impact of the Omicron variant.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer, executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on the impact supply chain disruptions and escalating costs are having on small businesses.

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Danielle Wozniak has been named the new provost and vice president of academic affairs for the University of New Haven. She will officially join the University in January 2022.

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Kendell Coker, associate professor of psychology, and Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment on a rise in school threats across the country and the severe consequences facing juveniles making them.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, computer and electrical engineering, says that the technology used by juveniles making school threats can be traceable on a virtual private network.

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William Carbone, senior lecturer in criminal justice, talks about a rise in the number of incidents of youths calling in threats to schools in Connecticut.

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Stop & Shop gave $50,000 to the University of New Haven to establish the "Stop & Shop Diversity in Nutrition & Dietetics Scholarship," an endowed fund that will provide financial assistance to students studying to become nutritionists or registered dietitians.

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Jeffrey Debies-Carl, associate professor of sociology, says the 2021 Most Thoughtful Societies Index may not have been representative of all of the factors in the data collected.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer, executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on Jefferies decision to have their employees return to working from home and discontinuing company travel as COVID numbers continue to rise.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of legal studies, criminal justice, international affairs, and national security, and his students on the Mayor's Advisory Commission helped raise money for WHEAT, a food pantry in West Haven.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, says Tucker CarlsonӰԭs comments on Putin defending Russia's border from Ukraine sound like absurd double talk.

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Governor Ned Lamont visited the University of New Haven to announce the launch of a new program that will dedicate up to $2.7 million in GovernorӰԭs Emergency Education Relief funding to colleges and universities across the state to develop programs and resources that help address ongoing student mental health challenges exacerbated by t he COVID-19 pandemic.

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Governor Ned Lamont visited the University of New Haven to announce the launch of a new program that will dedicate up to $2.7 million in GovernorӰԭs Emergency Education Relief funding to colleges and universities across the state to develop programs and resources that help address ongoing student mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Governor Ned Lamont visited the University of New Haven to announce the launch of a new program that will dedicate up to $2.7 million in GovernorӰԭs Emergency Education Relief funding to colleges and universities across the state to develop programs and resources that help address ongoing student mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Governor Ned Lamont visited the University of New Haven to announce the launch of a new program that will dedicate up to $2.7 million in GovernorӰԭs Emergency Education Relief funding to colleges and universities across the state to develop programs and resources that help address ongoing student mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Governor Ned Lamont visited the University of New Haven to announce the launch of a new program that will dedicate up to $2.7 million in GovernorӰԭs Emergency Education Relief funding to colleges and universities across the state to develop programs and resources that help address ongoing student mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says Better.comӰԭs CEO should have shown more empathy to the employees that were terminated.

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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the MasterӰԭs Program in Criminal Justice, comments on the decertification of a New Haven police officer.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on United States Rep. Thomas Massie posting a holiday photo of his family with guns shortly after the Oxford School shooting.

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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, is skeptical that any large scale changes will come from the latest school shooting.

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Lisa Dadio, assistant dean of Lee College, director of the Center for Advanced Policing, and senior lecturer, talks about a video that surfaced of a teacher and a student during a confrontation. She says there should not be a rush to judgment.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, comments on the best way to move on from COVID once and for all.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, says there are ways to protect yourself and guests white attending a holiday party.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor and Executive Director of Esport Business Programs, talks about large sporting venues in California require proof of vaccinations or a negative COVID test, even for children.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comments that artificial Christmas trees may be in short supply as most are produced in China and shipping and offloading at U.S. ports is backlogged.

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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, talks about jury selection on the Kim Potter trial, where the officer was mistaking her gun for her Taser, fatally shot Daunte Wright.

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Candice Deal, associate professor and assistant dean; and Mary Miller, distinguished lecturer and director of the Undergrad Business Experience, say accounting firms are competing for their students in their programs, so many have a job before graduation.

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Natalie Matarazzo Ӱԭ25 Psychology, talks about the accident that broke her back and the remarkable progress she is making in regaining mobility.

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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, says the defense is looking to keep the attention on the powerful men in this case and off Maxwell.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator talks about the latest variant Omicron and how to help stop the spread.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, examines why the three men convicted for Ahmaud ArberyӰԭs shooting death are now facing prosecution on a new charge of a federal hate crime.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, comments on the Housing Price Index for Connecticut, which has jumped to one of the highest in the nation.

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Jan Jones, lecturer and program coordinator for hospitality and tourism, talks about the impact on restaurants having holiday parties canceled due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and the potential impact of the newest variant, Omicron.

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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of finance; and David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, as well as Negin Eskandari Ӱԭ22 MBA, Sharath Raj Rudresh Ӱԭ23 M.S., and Lu (Penny) Pang Ӱԭ23 MBA, graduate candidates in the Pompea College of Business, talk about the benefits of participating in STEM-designated programs.

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Anthony Santella, professor, director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences Program, and COVID-19 coordinator, said the race for a future cure for HIV should not overshadow the toll of the ongoing crisis.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, national security, and legal studies, says the behavior between political parties is purely Machiavellian in breaking ethic codes of professionalism and respect.