U.S. elections: Signing up students in the heartland
Key U.S. elections take place next month. This week Indiana University students scrambled to boost participation of young voters, which is historically low.Continue Reading →
Not all Chinese students in the U.S. are rich and spoiled
Chinese students flaunting luxury cars and flashy designer clothes fuel a stereotype that ignores the harsh reality for many compatriots…
Foreign students take Trump policies in stride
Moves by the Trump administration to curb immigration at first rattled university students, but Indiana University has worked to put…
Corrected – Do you want change? Beware inertia
You're a young person. You want change. You're confident political winds are in your favor. Beware of the defenders of the status quo. They have inertia on their side.Continue Reading →
U.S. firms back away from guns, but impact is unclear
Some U.S. firms have cut ties with manufacturers of guns and with the firearms lobby following the mass shooting at…
Northern Ireland: A political volcano inside Europe
Northern Ireland has been peaceful for two decades. But tensions are building again as a power-sharing agreement teeters and Brexit…
Lightening the load for a U.S. city’s garbage lifters
Casey Konermann has seen a lot during his 11 years collecting garbage. Now, his U.S. city is modernizing -- not only for the sake of efficiency but for safety.Continue Reading →
Decoder Spotlight: Indiana University stands tall
Students and faculty at Indiana University have been named "Decoders in the Spotlight" for contributing a distinctive body of work…
Japan’s Okinawa still up in arms over U.S. military
A U.S. base on Okinawa island has long protected Japan -- despite recurring protests by residents upset over crime, crowding…
I’m Not Saying It’s Aliens …
Mainstream media outlets in the U.S., usually dismissive of unidentified aerial phenomenon, have suddenly changed their tone. I'm not saying it's aliens, but ...Continue Reading →