It’s safe to assume American politics has played a significant role in the COVID-19 pandemic, and different ideas about contagion, health behaviors and the actions of governing bodies impacted the spread of the virus and its subsequent effect on our lives. This, of course, was just a theory—until now.
Lisa Hardy, associate professor in NAU’s Department of Anthropology and director of the Social Science Community Engagement Lab, is the lead author on a study that looked at sociocultural responses to the virus and identified differences and similarities in anxiety, fear, blame and perceptions of the country across political divides.
Join your fellow Lumberjacks for the long-awaited return of fall football in the Skydome. At Thursday’s game against Sam Houston State, we’ll celebrate the Running of the Freshman for the Class of 2025, the inaugural Sprinting of the Sophomores for the Class of 2024, tailgating and more football fun. Purchase your tickets today at www.nauathletics.com/buy.
Paul Lenze, senior lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Affairs, gives historical context to a 20-year long, complex situation in Afghanistan.
