Perspectives

The Brown School’s Molly Metzger, PhD, and recent graduate Andrew Brown write in the St. Louis American about changes needed to improve options for those eligible for Section 8 housing.

Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, a leader in cancer prevention research, writes in The Huffington Post about what people can do now for themselves and their children, such as eating healthy and exercising, to reduce their risk of getting cancer later.

The Sam Fox School’s Buzz Spector discusses art and writing, and the multiple forms of media used in his own work, in an interview with Mistake House.

Patrick Rishe, PhD, director of Olin’s Sports Business Program, writes in Forbes about how Triple Crown winner American Pharoah’s value will keep rising.

Debra L. Haire-Joshu, PhD, of the Brown School, writes about the gap between research and real-world practice in fighting diabetes and obesity and what needs to change to make progress.

Roman historian Karen Acton, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, discusses what we know about Antony and Cleopatra from history as well as Shakespeare for a “Hold That Thought” podcast.

Gerald Early, PhD, reviews Jabari Asim’s book “Only the Strong,” and what it says about race relations, especially in the context of events in Ferguson, in The Washington Post.

The Skandalaris Center’s Emre Toker talks about the practical considerations in innovation, and entrepreneurs’ common pitfalls, for a “Hold That Thought” podcast.

Roman historian Karen Acton, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, discusses what we know about Antony and Cleopatra from history as well as Shakespeare for a “Hold That Thought” podcast.

Colin Burnett, PhD, of the Film and Media Studies Program in Arts & Sciences, delves into the video teaser ahead of the release of “SPECTRE,” the latest James Bond thriller. He says the film carries a sense of the book and film franchise’s history.