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ND in the News: 2023

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  1. The U.S. should not respond with direct force against Russia, said 91³Ô¹Ï Law School professor Mary Ellen O’Connell, an expert on international law and the use of force. While the drone was probably conducting surveillance for Ukraine, Russia’s disruption of the Reaper was within the laws of armed conflict, even if Russia had better ways of doing so, she said.

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    Mary Ellen O'Connell

    91³Ô¹Ï Law School

  2. “Consumers perceive unconventionally spelled names as a persuasion tactic or a marketing gimmick, leading them to view the brand as less sincere,” lead researcher John Costello told 91³Ô¹Ï.

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    John Costello

    Marketing

  3. Audio

    Each year, during Holy Week, Catholics hear the story of Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, the Last Supper and the washing of the apostles’ feet, and finally, the betrayal, trial and crucifixion of Jesus. These events at the heart of our faith can become familiar, even sanitized after a while. But this year, we can hear them all anew thanks to “The Passion,” a new musical production from the 91³Ô¹Ï Folk Choir.

  4. The Jerusalem Post

    Another report about the meeting noted that the activists described “the ongoing suffering of women in Iraq and outlined a policy blueprint for supporting Iraqi-led efforts to promote women, peace and security. The briefing drew on insights from a new report, ‘Women and the Iraq War, 20 Years Later: The Consequences of War, Sanctions, and Occupation for Women and the Continuing Struggle for Women’s Rights,’ from Fourth Freedom Forum and the University of 91³Ô¹Ï Keough School of Global Affairs.

  5. "There are definitely a number of [potential] issues," said Lloyd Mayer, a law professor at 91³Ô¹Ï who specializes in nonprofit organizations.

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    Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer

    91³Ô¹Ï Law School

  6. The Today Show

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    Two nights a week for 30 years, Dr. Jim O’Connell has been quietly taking to the Boston streets to care for the homeless in need of help. NBC’s Harry Smith reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight. A classroom wiz at 91³Ô¹Ï, he studied philosophy and theology, then Harvard medical school. [O'Connell is a University of 91³Ô¹Ï graduate and 2023 honorary degree recipient.]

  7. La Razon 25

    (in Spanish only) Given this latest tragedy, we asked migration expert Maurizio Albahari about whether this shipwreck could have been avoided. Albahari, who is a professor at the School of Anthropology at the University of 91³Ô¹Ï in Indiana, explains why the routes to Italy are so risky and recalls that "smugglers enjoy a monopoly on transportation and opt for longer routes and dangerous."

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    Maurizio Albahari

    Anthropology

  8. Drawing on six decades of papal teaching on peace, the cardinal told an audience at the University of 91³Ô¹Ï on March 1 that Catholics are facing a "new moment" in history, one that requires finding nonviolent alternatives to prevent war.

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    Mary Ellen O'Connell

    91³Ô¹Ï Law School

    Gerard Powers

    Gerard Powers

    Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies

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    Rashied Omar

    Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies

  9. “The Postal Service has been hit across the board,” said James O’Rourke, a professor of management at the University of 91³Ô¹Ï. 

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    James O’Rourke

    James O'Rourke

    Mendoza College of Business