The man responsible for making March Madness the moneymaking bonanza it is today
Rick Eckstein, Villanova University
In a legendary “South Park” episode lampooning the NCAA, the character Eric Cartman asks a university president if he can purchase...
What is March Madness – and the nonprofit that manages the mayhem?
Jay L. Zagorsky, The Ohio State University
The annual college basketball spectacle known as March Madness has arrived.
Millions of people will tune in to...
Why mental health treatment is not an easy solution to violence
Sarah Desmarais, North Carolina State University
In the wake of mass shootings and other tragedies, a frequent refrain is: Why don’t we get those dangerous...
Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter?
Michael S. Jaffee, University of Florida
As we prepare to “spring forward” for daylight saving time on March 11, many of us dread the loss...
Why child care costs more than college tuition – and how to make it...
Taryn Morrissey, American University
Amid the continually rising cost of tuition, the idea of free college has received growing attention over the past few years....
100 years later, the madness of daylight saving time endures
Michael Downing, Tufts University
One hundred years after Congress passed the first daylight saving legislation, lawmakers in Florida this week passed the “Sunshine Protection Act,”...
Want better sex? Try getting better sleep
Laurie Mintz, University of Florida
One in 3 American adults do not get enough sleep. Sexual issues are also common, with as many as 45...
West Virginia teachers win raise – but nation’s rural teachers are still underpaid
Erin McHenry-Sorber, West Virginia University
The longest teacher strike in West Virginia history came to an end when Gov. Jim Justice announced a deal on...
