Anthropology
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Power 100: Most influential people in 2020 in the contemporary artworld
The London-based magazine ArtReview released their annual Power 100 ranking, with Feral Atlas: The More Than Human Anthropocene, a project curated by UC Santa Cruz anthropology professor Anna Tsing, at number 15.
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The Pandemic Is Not a Natural Disaster
Anthropology Professor Anna Tsing was quoted in an article in The New Yorker about the environmental backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Prosecution rests in Charles Holifield murder trial
Professor emerita of anthropology Alison Galloway was featured in a Monterey Herald article about the murder trial of Charles Holifield, accused of killing Christina Williams; Galloway analyzed the victim's remains and testified about her findings.
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For survivors of sexual assault, Kobe Bryant’s legacy is complicated
Savannah Shange, assistant professor of anthropology, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article about the complicated legacy of Kobe Bryant, who was arrested and accused of rape in 2003.
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Trees of Knowledge
Andrew Mathews of anthropology was quoted in a Slate article about trees and their adaptability in the face of weather and climate change.
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‘Witch-hunting Act execution not effective’
Anthropology instructor Annapurna Pandey is quoted in The Pioneer and other media outlets that are covering the prevalence of witch hunting in India.
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Mexico Needs A New Strategy For Fighting Crime
Andrew Mathews, associate professor of anthropology, was quoted in a Forbes article about the failure of Mexico's federal government to turn around the country's crime crisis.
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Hikers Find Mystery Skeleton on Remote Mountain in California
Professor emerita of anthropology Alison Galloway, a leading forensic anthropologist, was quoted in a New York Times article about the discovery of skeletal remains on a remote mountain in California.
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Artifacts alter timeline for Native Americans in California
The San Francisco Chronicle did a Sunday feature about the research of Tsim Schneider, assistant professor of anthropology, who has uncovered a story of Native American resilience in Marin County.
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Human genetic diversity of South America reveals complex history of Amazonia
Lars Fehren-Schmitz, associate professor of anthropology, was quoted in an article in Phys.org about new research that reveals details of history, ecology, and cultural diversity in the genetic makeup of South America's living rural populations.
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“This is definitely a local Standing Rock”: Sargent Ranch
Tsim Schneider, assistant professor of anthropology, was quoted in an Marin Independent Journal article about Native Americans who are resisting a proposed sand and gravel mine at Sargent Ranch just south of Gilroy.
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AG’s Office reaches plea deal in 2014 Clearlake murder case
Anthropology Professor Alison Galloway's forensic work identifying the cause of death in a Lake County slaying was cited in an article about a plea deal reached by the attorney general's office.