The mass murder at a Sikh temple in suburban Milwaukee on Sunday has been referred to as an act of “domestic terrorism” by the Oak Creek police chief, meaning that … read more »
London Olympics badminton scandal raises ethical issues
Violation of the Olympic ideal … or a strategic business-as-usual gambit? Ethical and philosophical debates aside, in what is believed to be an Olympics first — expulsion of multiple athletes for … read more »
Experts: Don’t blame killers’ families
Americans are mourning along with victims’ families in the wake of the Aurora movie theater shootings. But what should our feelings be toward the family of James Holmes, the shooting … read more »
Column: Mass murder is predictably unpredictable
Through collaborating with my Northeastern University colleague Jack Levin over three decades in examining countless case studies of mayhem, several common characteristics and motivational themes have emerged. Mass killers tend … read more »
More companies adding internships as economic recovery crawls along
With diplomas no longer guaranteeing full-time jobs for college students, unique post-graduate plans are popping up everywhere.
Tweets put focus on racism, hockey and Boston
Hate travels fast in the age of Twitter. No sooner had Joel Ward’s shot found the back of the net late Wednesday than racist rants began spewing on the Internet.
Paying your debt to society
Student loan debt in the United States now tops $1 trillion, according to USA TODAY, which is more than credit card or car loan debts, and about 57% of student loan … read more »
Questions cloud red-light camera issue
The national conversation about red-light cameras keeps simmering while their legal status grows murkier.
Co-op program helps students gain real-world experience
Since the economic downturn, one of the biggest problems for recent college graduates has been a dearth of real-world job experience.
Questions cloud red-light camera issue
The national conversation about red-light cameras keeps simmering while their legal status grows murkier.
Co-op program helps students gain real-world experience
Since the economic downturn, one of the biggest problems for recent college graduates has been a dearth of real-world job experience.
Oakland police say gunman planned attack after expulsion
A former nursing student suspected of fatally shooting seven people and wounding three Monday at a small Christian university in Oakland began planning his attack after school officials expelled him … read more »