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A rarity, resurrected: an all-black film from the silent era

Prof. Jacqueline Stewart comments on Logan Center screening of Bert Williams silent film, says had a ‘desire to take blackface to a higher level, strange as that sounds’


Sox ticket promotion a loss for Sports Facilities Authority

Sr. Lect. Allen Sanderson says White Sox promotional pass may not defer enough tickets from paid attendance to stop fee payments


Another Chinese Corruption Case in the Spotlight -- the Odds Are Grim

Article cites Prof. Dali Yang, who says though ‘Chinese courts have made great efforts to boost transparency’ the trial of former security chief Zhou Yongkang will be more secretive


Japan scholars in West issue statement calling for 'unbiased accounting' of past

Six UChicago faculty join statement signed by nearly 200 scholars, calling upon Japan to address history of wartime aggression


The Asahi Shimbun

Here's How Much New York and San Francisco's Tight Housing Markets Are Hurting the Economy

Study co-authored by Prof. Chang-Tai Hsiesh finds that reducing land-use constraints would raise labor productivity in New York, San Francisco and San Jose


Texas attack shows how US protects free speech – no matter how offensive

Article cites Prof. Eric Posner, who explains extent of protections given by First Amendment


This Is How People Judge How Smart You Are

Study by Prof. Nicholas Epley finds that intelligence is conveyed more effectively through voice, rather than text


Time