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A Few Things I’ve Learned About Photographing Graffiti and Street Art

July 27, 2024/by Jeffrey Ian Ross

I’ve spent a considerable amount of time photographing graffiti and street art. My primary purpose is to document what I see, use it for future study or reference, and then selectively post it on my Instagram account. During this process, I’ve learned a few things that might be helpful to others engaged in this kind […]

What are the “Hot” Research Topics and Questions in Criminology/Criminal Justice?

July 20, 2024/by Jeffrey Ian Ross

Periodically students ask me what I consider to be the “hot topics” in Criminology/Criminal Justice. Although I understand their curiosity, and attempts to be strategic, I always ask them what do they mean by “hot topics” and why they believe focusing on these will benefit them. Most students are looking for research ideas for their […]

Searching for Washoku in all the wrong places

July 14, 2024/by Jeffrey Ian Ross

Despite the global popularity of Japanese cuisine, finding truly authentic Washoku outside Japan remains a challenge. After eating at many Japanese restaurants, some not just mediocre but exceptionally bad, has underscored the difficulty of finding genuine Washoku. Washoku is not any type of Japanese food. This type of cuisine is a culinary art form, not […]

How many correctional systems does it take to install air conditioning?

July 6, 2024/by Jeffrey Ian Ross

A year has passed since widespread news and social media attention highlighted the lack of air conditioning in many city, county, and state prison systems in the United States, and several deaths that resulted from this state of affairs. This crisis, which affects inmates, correctional officers, administrators, and staff, is the result of nonexistent cooling […]

No Country for Old Politicians

July 1, 2024/by Jeffrey Ian Ross

After Thursday’s presidential debate, not only are Democratic-friendly political analysts and pundits seriously questioning Biden’s run for the presidency, but there’s also increased handwringing among the Democratic Party faithful. Understandably, no election, regardless of jurisdiction or importance, is won or lost solely based on a political debate between the leading candidates. And it’s unrealistic to […]

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