Volkswagen scandal confirms why Clean Air Act still vital

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Volkswagen’s blatant fraud has consequences that adversely impact public and environmental health worldwide. The car manufacturer may face billions in fines from the United States for violating the Clean Air Act. Illinois State University’s Director of Sustainability Missy Nergard talks about why the 45-year-old act is still so important.

Reactions: Migration crisis

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As hundreds of thousands pour into Europe to escape war-torn areas, Associate Professor of Sociology Winfred Avogo explores the shift in population amid the turmoil.

Reactions: Expulsion rates higher for children of color

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New data showing that suspension and expulsion rates are much higher for children of color are no surprise to Assistant Professor April Mustian, who suggests teachers can be walking into the classroom with unintentional biases.

Reactions: Republican debate

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Carl Palmer, assistant professor of the Department of Politics and Government, weighs in on the first presidential debate of the 2016 season.

Reactions: Internet from space

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Glen Sagers, assistant director of Illinois State’s School of Information Technology, says it may be a bit difficult to get the idea of Internet from space…ahem…off the ground in the U.S.