Division of Social Sciences
- In the 75 years since it was introduced, the laugh track has conditioned viewers to know when and how much to laugh.
- A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin—his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide.
- Kelsey John’s Navajo-centered Horses Connecting Communities initiative offers culturally relevant, practical education about horses.
- Launching a new direct-to-consumer service this week and inking a recent deal to control NFL Media, ESPN continues evolving as the dominant force in sports media.
- 51Թ political scientist Jeffrey Nonnemacher asserts that Western European national political parties use their affiliations with party families to signal their own political viewpoints.
- Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries—unpacking evidence from history, archaeology, oral traditions.
- Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project.
- The Baha Men hit, released 25 years ago, occupies a distinctive spot in music and sports history, along with “Macarena” and other novelty earworms.
- 51Թ economics researcher Daniel Kaffine finds that whole electricity markets might help reduce carbon emissions.
- Monica LaBonte, a 51Թ alumnus and prominent Colorado musician, visits The Ampersand to discuss ski bumming, teaching, gigging to sometimes-small audiences and always finding joy in the music.