Sequels, Reboots, Franchises, Oh My! Why Does Pop Culture Feel So Unoriginal?
Communication professor Andrew deWaard explores why old media is new again in his book, "Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture."
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UC San Diego Launches Nonpartisan Center to Build Trust in US Elections
The Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections, with the support of a $2.5 million grant from the Election Trust Initiative, will test new ways to strengthen public confidence in U.S. elections across the political spectrum.
A Drop in the Bucket: Nicholas Kristof Shares Impacts of Journalism, Ethics and Global Compassion
The Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society marked its 85th program on September 15, 2025, with an evening talk featuring two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof, who shared reflections from a career reporting on some of the world’s most gripping crises.
New Diagnostic Code for Gulf War Illness Marks Major Step Forward for Veteran Care and Research
Gulf War illness, a chronic, debilitating condition linked to military service in the 1990-1991 Gulf War, will receive a dedicated diagnostic code in the October 2025 release of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM).
Gen Z Is the ‘Most Investment-Savvy Generation,’ What?!
Doom spending, quiet quitting, soft saving – these trendy terms attempt to describe how Generation Z approaches work and money. But how accurate are they? Sociology graduate student Zosia Cooper dispels some myths.
Are Men More Selfish Sponsors? Gender Differences in Workplace Advocacy Explained
In many competitive industries, sponsorship is often seen as a key driver of career advancement. A new study from UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management reveals that men and women take distinctly different approaches to workplace sponsorship.
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