Julia Mazzer — ϲ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:00:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 NASA Honoring Those Who Were Aboard Space Shuttle Columbia And Other Late Astronauts /blog/2023/02/02/nasa-honoring-those-who-were-aboard-space-shuttle-columbia-and-other-late-astronauts/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:58:28 +0000 /?p=184413 , University Professor in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the USA Today article “.” The article emphasizes how NASA’s Memorial Grove is used to honor late astronauts, specifically those who were aboard the space shuttle Columbia, which was lost during atmospheric re-entry 20 years ago.

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NFL, Eagles and Chiefs All Set To Win The Economics Game In Super Bowl LVII /blog/2023/02/02/nfl-eagles-and-chiefs-all-set-to-win-the-economics-game-in-super-bowl-lvii/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:55:34 +0000 /?p=184409 , director and professor of sport analytics in the Falk School, was quoted in the Washington Examiner story “.” The article talks in-depth about all of the economics that surround this year’s Super Bowl.

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CEOs Requiring In Person Work Is Hurting Diversity /blog/2023/02/02/ceos-requiring-in-person-work-is-hurting-diversity/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:48:45 +0000 /?p=184401 , director of the Disability and Policy Program and professor in the College of Law, was interviewed for the Business Insider article “.” The article talks about the recent increase of CEOs requiring employees to work in-person, which has a negative impact on those who rely on working remotely, most of which are people from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Prof. Martin Speaks About Supporting LGBTQ Community /blog/2023/01/31/prof-martin-speaks-on-the-uncle-that-is-being-praised-for-creating-safe-space-for-his-niece/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:29:00 +0000 /?p=184426 , assistant professor of marriage and family therapy in Falk College, shared his expertise in the Newsweek article “.” The article highlights an uncle who is being publicly praised for walking his niece down the aisle after her homophobic parents refused.

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Nothing But Positive Reviews About New Apple HomePod Speaker /blog/2023/01/27/nothing-but-positive-reviews-about-new-apple-homepod-speaker/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:33:14 +0000 /?p=184429 , Professor of Practice & Chair in the Sentor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Lifewire story “.” The story highlights the new Apple HomePod speaker and how its advanced computational audio allows for a groundbreaking listening experience for users.

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Prof. Vincent Weighs In On Gen Z Union Activity On Drive Thru HR Podcast /blog/2023/01/27/prof-vincent-weighs-in-on-gen-z-union-activity-on-drive-thru-hr-podcast/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:52:48 +0000 /?p=184404 , associate professor of management in the Whitman School, was featured on the. Prof. Vincent starred on the podcast to share her expertise in the social psychology around the increase in Gen Z union activity and the growing labor movement around warehouses.

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Prof. Brown Reveals Truth Behind Weight Loss Advice /blog/2023/01/24/prof-brown-reveals-truth-behind-weight-loss-advice/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:27:10 +0000 /?p=184436 , professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was featured on the America Dissected podcast episode “.” Prof. Brown appeared on the podcast to talk about the truth behind all of the advice we are constantly getting about eating healthy and losing weight, along with the dangerous consequences of weight stigma.

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Prof. Ortiz Offers Expertise On The Recent Change In Television’s Representation Of Childbirth /blog/2023/01/23/prof-ortiz-offers-expertise-on-the-recent-change-in-televisions-representation-of-childbirth/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:01:47 +0000 /?p=184417 , associate professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Salon article “.” The article describes the transition of how giving birth is represented in television, as it has gone from a comedic perspective to a much more realistic one within recent years.

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How Exactly Did ‘The Harlem Shake’ Get So Big? /blog/2023/01/20/how-exactly-did-the-harlem-shake-get-so-big/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:31:06 +0000 /?p=184432 , director of the Bandier Program at Newhouse, was interviewed for the MTV News article “.” This article highlights the tendency of songs that trend across a variety of platforms, such as “Gangnam Style” and “The Harlem Shake” to become number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for long periods of time.



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Prof. McKelvie Offers Expert Advice About All Things Entrepreneurship /blog/2023/01/16/prof-mckelvie-offers-expert-advice-about-all-things-entrepreneurship/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:04:23 +0000 /?p=184420 , professor of entrepreneurship in the Whitman School, was interviewed for the International Finance Magazine article.” In the article, Prof. McKelvie offers his expert insight and talks in depth about start-ups, social media marketing and entrepreneurship.

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Wave Of Layoffs Results In Huge Surge In LinkedIn Posts /blog/2023/01/08/wave-of-layoffs-results-in-huge-surge-in-linkedin-posts/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:07:39 +0000 /?p=184423 , associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the CNN article “.” In this article, Prof. Grygiel talks about the recent surge of LinkedIn posts from those who have been laid off hunting for jobs or people who are offering support and advice for laid off friends or colleagues.

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Elon Musk Has The Potential To Completely Change Twitter /blog/2022/11/17/elon-musk-has-the-potential-to-completely-change-twitter/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:31:25 +0000 /?p=181988 , associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech in the Newhouse School, was featured in the Quartzarticle “.” The article talks about the variety of ways Elon Musk can change Twitter if he chooses to go through with the $44 billion deal. Gutterman states, “So with the snap of a finger once he owns the sandbox, he can let anybody in or keep anybody out,” referring to Musk making free speech a priority on the app.

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How The Travel Channel Went Ghost (Literally) /blog/2022/11/17/how-the-travel-channel-went-ghost-literally/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:29:50 +0000 /?p=181992 , Trustee Professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was featured in The Washington Post article “.” The story highlights the decline of the Travel Channel, which is now full of paranormal content, rather than being devoted to travel and leisure. Thompson says, “When cable was first launched, the idea was it was going to be this miracle of places you could go for anything you wanted and there’d be 24-hour specific programming for that. So many places, that didn’t necessarily work out.”

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Research Reveals Liberal Policies Can Save Lives /blog/2022/11/16/research-reveals-liberal-policies-can-save-lives/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:50:47 +0000 /?p=181974 , University Professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was featured in the Fast Company story “.” The article highlights a study done by Montez that looked into the continuous increase of mortality rates in America and concluded that conservative policies are consistently linked to worse rates, while more liberal policies would have saved over 100,000 lives.

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Data Shows Drop In Student Academic Performance Post-Pandemic /blog/2022/11/16/data-shows-drop-in-student-academic-performance-post-pandemic/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:49:29 +0000 /?p=181977 , professor of educational leadership and inclusive elementary/early childhood education in the School of Education, was interviewed for the CNY Central story .” The story highlights how recent data has shown that the physical and mental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a decrease in students’ math and reading scores across the country. Theoharis states, “It was hard on kids; it was hard on families; it was hard on educators, but we have to be careful about placing that blame in part because we look to blame when we haven’t taken the situation seriously as a community in many ways that we could have.”

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iSchool Professor Talks About Avoiding Misinformation During Election Season /blog/2022/11/16/ischool-professor-talks-about-avoiding-misinformation-during-election-season/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:37:20 +0000 /?p=181983 , professor in the iSchool, was interviewed for the PC Mag story “.” The article highlights the increase in concern about misinformation during election season, along with how to best avoid it. Yu offers her expert advice by saying, “When I share something to my social network the first thing I train myself to think is ‘Is this information useful to my friend or relative?”

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Possibility Of Recession Affecting Cost-Of-Living Hike For Boston Seniors /blog/2022/11/11/possibility-of-recession-affecting-cost-of-living-hike-for-boston-seniors/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:15:17 +0000 /?p=181527 , professor of social work in Falk College, was featured in the Boston Herald article The article talks about the possibility of inflation getting in the way of the promised 8.7% cost-of-living hike for seniors in Boston. Kingson states,“If you’re living on a fixed income, this helps you get back in a regular position financially.”

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The Importance Of Children Learning Multiple Languages /blog/2022/11/10/the-importance-of-children-learning-multiple-languages/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:16:01 +0000 /?p=181539 , associate professor and director of the Latino-Latin American Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in the Spectrum News story “.” The article highlights the importance of elementary school students learning to speak two languages, in order to learn more about cultures other than their own. García-Calderón says, “I’ve had both personal friends and students who have expressed their concern, ‘I’m losing the language of my family,’ when I hear that, I feel that they think they’re losing a bit of their identity.”

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Controversy Surrounding Pandemic-Born Mental Health Startups /blog/2022/11/09/controversy-surrounding-pandemic-born-mental-health-startups/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:18:34 +0000 /?p=181966 , assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Time story “.” The article talks about online healthcare startups not prioritizing the wellbeing of its clinicians or patients and instead focusing on growth and maximizing profit. Walia states, “Regulations around telehealth, interstate care, and remote prescribing changed essentially overnight when COVID-19 began spreading in 2020.”

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Professor of Sport Management Analyzes The Arizona Cardinals’ Low Value /blog/2022/11/07/professor-of-sport-management-analyzes-the-arizona-cardinals-low-value/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:10:02 +0000 /?p=181365 , assistant professor of sport management at Falk College, was interviewed by Arizona PBS for the story “.” The article highlights the variety of reasons why the Arizona Cardinals earn such low revenue and therefore are one of the NFL teams with the lowest value. Professor Walsh states, “Even if the Cardinals are considered ‘low’ on this list from a financial value perspective, if you look overall from a team value perspective across all sports, they’re still going to be in the top 50 of the most valuable sports teams worldwide because the NFL, itself, is such a powerful brand, and franchise values have grown so significantly.”

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Impressive Recovery Of U.S. Factory Jobs After Pandemic Recession /blog/2022/11/06/impressive-recovery-of-u-s-factory-jobs-after-pandemic-recession/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:09:17 +0000 /?p=180924 , professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the New York Times for their story.” The article talks about how American manufacturers now have more than enough jobs to restore all that they lost during the pandemic recession, as opposed to never gaining them back after previous recessions. Lovely contributed by saying ““The pandemic response by China has definitely prompted more than a rethink on where to put new money. I think we are actually beginning to see action.”

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Partiful: Gen Z’s Latest Party Invitation App /blog/2022/11/05/partiful-gen-zs-latest-party-invitation-app/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:00:12 +0000 /?p=181343 , associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The New York Times for the article “” This story explains the concept of the new party invite app, Partiful, where young people can create mobile-friendly event pages, as well as guests being able to sign up for text reminders. Grygiel says, “The social networking platforms young people use to coordinate in-person events tend to shift over time.”

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Research Shows Prominent Structural Racism in STEM Industry /blog/2022/11/05/research-shows-prominent-structural-racism-in-stem-industry/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:51:38 +0000 /?p=181969 , assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was quoted in the Lifewire article “.” The article highlights research that shows the prominence of structural racism in the STEM field, which is holding back members of underrepresented groups who are pursuing this field. Fonger adds, There is work to be done at all levels, from the micro level of individual biases and ideologies, to the classroom level of relational interactions among teachers and students, to the institutional level of policies and practices.”



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Why Two Stories About Missing Women In Tennessee Received Different Coverage /blog/2022/10/26/why-two-stories-about-missing-women-in-tennessee-received-different-coverage/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:08:08 +0000 /?p=181358 , professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Tennessee Lookout article “.” The article explains the concept of Missing White Women Syndrome, which was recently seen by the media’s coverage of two Tennessee women who went missing. Liebler offered her expertise by stating, “The causes for MWWS are complex and reflective of dominant ideologies of white supremacy and beauty ideals.”

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Why No One Has Talked About The CDC Confessing Its Pandemic Failures /blog/2022/10/25/why-no-one-has-talked-about-the-cdc-confessing-its-pandemic-failures/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:58:41 +0000 /?p=181350 , University Professor in the iSchool, wrote an opinion piece for City Journal titled “” The story explains why there are suspicions about director Rochelle Walensky’s public apology for the CDC’s failures during the COVID-19 pandemic. He states, “Public apologies are not in the playbook of official Washington. Those who make their living inside the Beltway may wonder what game Walensky is really playing.”

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Using Wastewater To Prevent Future COVID-19 Surges /blog/2022/10/24/using-wastewater-to-prevent-future-covid-19-surges/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:06:58 +0000 /?p=180927 , associate professor of public health in the Falk College spoke with Newsday for the story .” The article highlights recent research showing that wastewater can be a useful predictor for future COVID-19 surges, as it is able to detect the virus before it increases to the greater population. Larsen states, “But all those people use the bathroom. And the virus is shed in the feces that comes through in the wastewater,” referring to those who do not have access to COVID-19 tests.

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Loads of Money and COVID-19 Equipment Wasted in New York As a Result of Treatment Evolving /blog/2022/10/21/loads-of-money-and-covid-19-equipment-wasted-in-new-york-as-a-result-of-treatment-evolving/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:56:45 +0000 /?p=181318 , Falk Family Endowed Professor of public health in the Falk College, was interviewed by Politico for the article “.” The article highlights how then-Governor Andrew Cuomo over-estimated the amount of equipment New York needed to battle the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars being wasted. Gump states, “The problem is that the treatment changed. They stopped using ventilators. They found they were basically doing more harm than good in a lot of cases.”

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Maxwell Professor Gives Expert Opinion On Putin’s Partial Mobilization of Russia /blog/2022/10/21/maxwell-professor-gives-expert-opinion-on-putins-partial-mobilization-of-russia/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:56:15 +0000 /?p=181321 , a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and an adjunct professor at ϲ’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was interviewed by Newsweek for the story The article questions the effect Russia President Vladimir Putin’s partial mobilization, the first since World War II, will have on the country’s fighting power in the war against Ukraine. McFate says, “This may ignite a political backlash that might be an ultimate political undoing.”

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Wegmans’ Self-Checkout App Discontinued After Experiencing Losses /blog/2022/10/21/wegmans-self-checkout-app-discontinued-after-experiencing-losses/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:55:33 +0000 /?p=181324 , professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was interviewed by The New York Times for the article “.” The article explains why Wegmans is discontinuing SCAN, a self-checkout app that was created by the chain during the peak of the pandemic to provide customers with a contactless payment option. Wimer states, “Retailers in particular are very sensitive to loss prevention issues because the margins in their business are tighter, especially the grocery store retailers.”

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iSchool Professor Gives Expert Advice About Truth Social /blog/2022/10/21/ischool-professor-gives-expert-advice-about-truth-social/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:53:53 +0000 /?p=181327 , professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was interviewed by The Guardian for the article “” The article highlights the app Truth Social, created by former president Donald Trump after getting banned from Twitter, and asks whether or not it is worth investing in. Stromer-Galley shared her expertise by stating, “One of the tremendous assets for Trump has always been his name. Because of his brand he gets an instant base of people that Truth Social can start to expand from.”

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Professor Gouldin Combats Misinformation /blog/2022/10/21/professor-gouldin-combats-misinformation/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:53:08 +0000 /?p=181331 , Crandall Melvin Associate Professor of Law and Director, ϲ Civics Initiative at the Law School, was quoted by The Associated Press for the series, “,” a news roundup by the AP to combat misinformation. In the article, Gouldin clears up the claim that Illinois’ SAFE-T Act no longer puts violent criminals in custody before trial. She states, “Suspects can still be jailed pretrial if they are considered a public safety risk or likely to flee to avoid criminal prosecution.”

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Professor Greenky Highlights Implications of New York’s New Gun Law /blog/2022/10/21/professor-greenky-highlights-implications-of-new-yorks-new-gun-law/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:52:20 +0000 /?p=181338 , associate teaching professor in The College of Visual and Performing Arts, wrote an opinion piece in The New York Daily News titled “” The article explains the implications of the recent New York gun law policy that requires applicants to submit all of their past and current social media accounts from the past three years to provide evidence that they have good moral character. She states, “Our right to speak our minds is not supposed to be suddenly subject to monitoring and punishment when we seek to assert our right to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment.”

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Micron Relocation Has High Likelihood of Transforming Central New York’s Economy /blog/2022/10/18/micron-relocation-has-high-likelihood-of-transforming-central-new-yorks-economy/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:27:15 +0000 /?p=181956 professor of entrepreneurship and economics in the iSchool, was interviewed for the WRVO story “” The article highlights Micron moving to Clay and the possibility of it restoring the upstate New York economy. Schramm shared his expert opinion and stated “We might be in the renaissance of central New York. There’ll be new wealth here, there’ll be stronger universities, better hospitals, much better transportation.”

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Bizarre Circumstances Around Deaths of Russian Businessmen /blog/2022/10/18/bizarre-circumstances-around-deaths-of-russian-businessmen/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:23:31 +0000 /?p=181961 , professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Vox article “” The article talks about a number of Russian businessmen who have died by accident or by suicide, some who were also allies of President Putin. Taylor states, “The number of [deaths] seems higher than random chance would suggest, but that doesn’t mean that it’s all part of the same story.”

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Geology Professor Analyzes Realistic Components of Mount Doom /blog/2022/10/15/geology-professor-analyzes-realistic-components-of-mount-doom/ Sat, 15 Oct 2022 16:12:09 +0000 /?p=181530 , professor of environmental sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, shared his expertise in the Washington Post article “.” The article highlights some of the realistic components about the eruption of Mount Doom in the fantasy television show “The Rings of Power.” Professor Karson offers his expert advice about the fictional volcano and states, “the steam can be very explosive and even blow rocks apart — but this would require some entrapment of the water that could be funneled and amplified in a bottleneck, like your thumb on a garden hose.”

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Professor Offers Advice For Pursuing Vegetarian or Vegan Lifestyle /blog/2022/10/14/professor-offers-advice-for-pursuing-vegetarian-or-vegan-lifestyle/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:49:51 +0000 /?p=180942 , associate teaching professor in Falk College, shared her expertise as part of WalletHub’s list of.” The article offers advice for those who want to live a budget-friendly, vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Along with providing a list of cities best suited for these individuals, Professor Jane Burrell offers her expert advice by stating “following a plant-based or vegetarian eating pattern can be a very economical, environmentally friendly, and nutritious choice.”

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The Most Effective Way To Educate Top Paid College Athletes /blog/2022/10/14/the-most-effective-way-to-educate-top-paid-college-athletes/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:48:23 +0000 /?p=180946 , David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in the Falk College, authored the Sportico opinion pieceBurton’s article explains how we can best educate high paid college athletes, who often transfer to other schools or sign with professional leagues during their time in college. He states, “To that end, forward-thinking universities would better serve these young professionals by providing courses that are immediately relevant.”

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Art Professor Grows Trees That Grow a Variety of Ancient Fruits /blog/2022/10/14/art-professor-grows-trees-that-grow-a-variety-of-ancient-fruits/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:09:54 +0000 /?p=181533 , associate professor of studio arts in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for The National Desk (ABC 6) story “.” The story highlights Van Aken’s efforts to create an orchard in New York City full of the “Tree of 40 Fruit,” a tree that was accidentally created in the 1800s and grows a variety of fruits, rather than just one. He states, “As I was collecting all of these old varieties, I noticed that they tasted so much better, so wildly different, from anything I was getting at a grocery store, or even a farmer’s market.”

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Maxwell Professor Weighs In On Russians Seeking Asylum To Avoid War In Ukraine /blog/2022/10/10/maxwell-professor-weighs-in-on-russians-seeking-asylum-to-avoid-war-in-ukraine/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:57:57 +0000 /?p=180939 , assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Politico for the article . The article questions whether Russians that wish to flee and avoid fighting in the war against Ukraine should be granted asylum in another country. Professor Abdelaaty provided expert advice and stated, “Under international law, risking punishment for refusing to participate in illegal combat is valid grounds for refugee status.”

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How the NHL Is Paving the Way for Business Leaders Everywhere /blog/2022/10/07/how-the-nhl-is-paving-the-way-for-business-leaders-everywhere/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:31:43 +0000 /?p=180780 , the David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management at Falk College, shared his expertise in Sports Business Journal’s article In this article, Burton shares an excerpt from his new book “Business the NHL Way,” which talks in-depth about the NHL’s powerful leadership strategies and how they can also be used in other settings.

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Suicide Is A Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S., Despite Decrease During COVID-19 /blog/2022/10/07/suicide-is-a-leading-cause-of-death-in-the-u-s-despite-decrease-during-covid-19/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:29:49 +0000 /?p=180793 , professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was featured in Grid for the story The article highlights that despite the small decrease in suicide deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers have recently increased, making suicide a leading cause of death in the U.S. Monnat states, “There might be a small drop in one or two years, but the long-term trend has been an increase.”

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New Research Shows Increased COVID-19 Fatality Rate For Those With IDD /blog/2022/10/07/new-research-shows-increased-covid-19-fatality-rate-for-those-with-idd/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:29:04 +0000 /?p=180786 Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in Disability Scoop for their storys.” The article explains how recent research shows that people with developmental disabilities were more likely to die from COVID-19 during its peak than others. Landes states, ““Even when we adjusted for age, sex and racial-ethnic minority status, we found that COVID-19 was far deadlier for those with IDD than those without.”

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EES Professor Jeff Karson Explains “The Rings of Power” Volcanic Possibilities /blog/2022/10/07/ees-professor-jeff-karson-explains-the-rings-of-power-volcanic-possibilities/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:28:21 +0000 /?p=180796 , professor of tectonics & magmatism of rifts and transform faults in the College of Arts & Sciences’ Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, shared his expertise in Hollywood Reporter’s article In this article, Karson gives a long, scientific explanation of a volcanic explosion that occurs in episode six of The Rings of Power.He states, “The water is dissolved in the magma. The magma rises to the surfaces, the water makes bubbles that can turn to steam and the steam and water expand so rapidly that they basically blow the magma apart. That stuff piles up near a central vent and that’s what makes big volcanos.”

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Architecture Students Win Grand Prize for 2022 Busan International Architecture Design Workshop /blog/2022/10/06/architecture-students-win-grand-prize-for-2022-busan-international-architecture-design-workshop/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:05:25 +0000 /?p=181536 The ϲ School of Architecture students were featured in the Archinect article, ” The article highlights the team of fifth year students who were recognized for their project “Connective Corridor,” which presents the idea to lay out a waterfront revitalization and ferry system for Busan’s Busanwandong railway station on the Donghae Line. Daekwon Park, who guided the team, stated “Although the workshop was only 17 days, my students were able to formulate a thoughtful proposal based on rigorous site analysis and topic interpretation.”

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Supreme Court Justices Pressured To Decide on the Constitutionality of Social Media Regulation /blog/2022/10/05/supreme-court-justices-pressured-to-decide-on-the-constitutionality-of-social-media-regulation/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:05:13 +0000 /?p=180909 , assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the Bloomberg Law story.” The article discusses how U.S. Supreme Court justices are being pressured to review the constitutionality of regulating what is posted on social media platforms. Professor Nina Brown shared her expertise by stating, “Tech companies, already concerned about government attempts to regulate their platforms, now have to worry about the circuit split the Fifth Circuit has created for the Supreme Court to consider.”

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iSchool Professor Carl Schramm Argues U.S. Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes When Aiding Ukraine Post-war /blog/2022/10/05/ischool-professor-carl-schramm-argues-u-s-must-not-repeat-past-mistakes-when-aiding-ukraine-post-war/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:16:17 +0000 /?p=180903 , University Professor in the iSchool, wrote an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal titled In his op-ed, he argues that though they are already ready and willing, the U.S. government may no longer have the skills needed to fully restore Ukraine’s post-war economy. He advocates for something known as “expeditionary economics,” adding “A top-down approach won’t work. It never does. People will form economies on their own in any situation. They will invent trade, production and systems to build elemental prosperity in their community. Expeditionary economics operates on respect for this kind of spontaneous organization.”

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How the U.S. Plans on Recovering From Back-to-Back Hurricanes /blog/2022/10/03/how-the-u-s-plans-on-recovering-from-back-to-back-hurricanes/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:06:15 +0000 /?p=180911 , associate professor in the Maxwell School, was featured in the Forbes article The article highlights the steps the United States is taking to recover from two of the worst hurricanes in the nation’s history, Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona. Mosher states “FEMA’s structure and operating procedures have been designed to handle simultaneous, or closely sequenced events, in different parts of the country—provided that affected states or territories have sought and been awarded federal disaster declarations,” referring to President Biden dispatching over 1,000 FEMA personnel in an effort to aid Florida, South Carolina and Puerto Rico in a quick recovery.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Criticized for Delaying Debate With Election Right Around the Corner /blog/2022/10/03/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-criticized-for-delaying-debate-with-election-right-around-the-corner/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:59:56 +0000 /?p=180921 , professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the CNHI News Service story.” The article talks about current New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, not responding to her opponent Lee Zeldin’s multiple debate proposals until the last minute, resulting in criticism because there will only be one debate before the election. Reeher states that “politicians who try to delay debates until very late in the election cycle are often attempting to insulate their campaigns from the possibility of gaffes or other controversies that could emerge in a televised debate.”

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The Problem With Ghee Trending on TikTok /blog/2022/10/03/the-problem-with-ghee-trending-on-tiktok/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:58:03 +0000 /?p=180906 , teaching professor and director of the graduate program in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies in Falk College, was interviewed for the NBC News story The article highlights how the clarified butter that originated in South Asia is now trending on social media and being capitalized for its ability to clear skin and increase weight loss, causing South Asian-owned businesses to suffer, as well as having possible health implications if eaten in excess. Raj states, “Today, if you tell people ghee is an excellent fat, you have to indicate to them that ghee should not be consumed in copious amounts,” referring to social media influencers encouraging their followers to eat spoonfuls of ghee every day.

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Newhouse Professor Studies Which Media Outlets Are Being Controlled by the U.S or Russia To Compete for Global Influence /blog/2022/09/27/newhouse-professor-studies-which-media-outlets-are-being-controlled-by-the-u-s-or-russia-to-compete-for-global-influence/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:01:28 +0000 /?p=180918 , associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, wrote an article for The Conversation that is titled.” The article outlines a test that they and their colleague created to determine whether a particular media outlet is controlled by the U.S. or Russia to gain more global power and influence than the other. Grygiel states, “At their best, these types of outlets provide official government information – at worst, blatant propaganda.”

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How Democrats Might Reverse the “Midterm Election Curse” in This Year’s U.S. Midterm Elections /blog/2022/09/26/how-democrats-might-reverse-the-midterm-election-curse-in-this-years-u-s-midterm-elections/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:56:12 +0000 /?p=180930 , professor and chair of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the articleThe article analyzes the possibility of the Democrat party winning the U.S. midterm elections, though the Republican party has been projected to win since the end of May. Gadarian states, ‘”The party that holds the White House loses in the vast majority of cases in the midterms,” explaining one of the reasons why the Republican party was heavily projected to win.

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Analyzing Potential Dangers of Chicago’s SAFE-T Act /blog/2022/09/25/analyzing-potential-dangers-of-chicagos-safe-t-act/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:55:02 +0000 /?p=180933 , Crandall Melvin Associate Professor of Law and Director, ϲ Civics Initiative at the Law School, was interviewed by NBC News Chicago for the story .” The article looks into the Pretrial Fairness Act, which is a part of Chicago’s SAFE-T Act, that apparently allows those convicted of violent crimes to qualify for pretrial release. Professor Gouldin shared her expertise on the topic by stating, “Suspects can still be jailed pretrial if they are considered a public safety risk or likely to flee to avoid criminal prosecution.”

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How Broadcast Television Shifted How the World Views the British Monarchy /blog/2022/09/16/how-broadcast-television-shifted-how-the-world-views-the-british-monarchy/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:03:50 +0000 /?p=180915 , professor of history in the Maxwell School, was quoted by History.com for the article, This article highlights Queen Elizabeth’s first annual Christmas message that aired on live TV and how it introduced the monarchy to the world in a humane and personal way for the first time. Allport adds, “The idea of beaming the image of the monarch into ordinary people’s homes represented a new kind of intimacy in the relationship between the Crown and the masses.”

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Professor Cleary Among Panel of Distinguished Scholars Who Clarify What Really Happened at the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot /blog/2022/08/22/professor-cleary-among-panel-of-distinguished-scholars-who-clarify-what-really-happened-at-the-jan-6-capitol-riot/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:14:34 +0000 /?p=181362 , associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was featured in Politico for the article “” The article consists of multiple scholars who specialize in political instability giving in-depth insight as to what really occurred at the Capitol Building riot on January 6th, 2021. Professor Cleary provided his expertise by stating, “The classic definition of a coup is the use of one part of the state apparatus to seize power of the state apparatus overall, and Trump just didn’t have that.”

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