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Released: 29-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
University of West Florida Crowd Management Expert Writes Op-ed on Crowd Storming
University of West Florida

Court storming is a right of passage. So was paddling, wedgies, and other antics that we have decided as a society need to end. Maybe it is time to stop court/field storming. The following represent some insight from Professor Gil Fried of the University of West Florida (Professor and Interim Assistant Dean of the College of Business) who is often referred to as the Crowd Management Doctor.

Released: 27-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
‘Our Father, who art in Yosemite …’
University of California, Irvine

SummaryThe “Spiritual Geographies” exhibition at UCI’s Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art explores how Sierra Club co-founder John Muir, Protestant ministers, theosophists and various painters used landscape art to transmit theological ideas. Plenty of people see God in nature. But what about in paintings of nature? That’s the subject of a new exhibition – “Spiritual Geographies: Religion and Landscape Art in California, 1890-1930” – at UCI’s Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art.

Newswise: Leap Day is Coming. But Do You Understand Why?
Released: 26-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
Leap Day is Coming. But Do You Understand Why?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The year 2024 is a Leap Year, giving February an extra day. This will make Thursday, Feb. 29, a Leap Day – something that happens once every four years. But how is this kink in the calendar tied to Earth science? Benjamin Black, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in Rutgers–New Brunswick’s School of Arts and Sciences, can explain.

Newswise: No More Weighting
Released: 23-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
No More Weighting
University of Northern Colorado

Alumna and professional weightlifter pursues her second Olympic games

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Released: 12-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Chocolate and candy: The hidden Valentine's Day dangers to your pet's health
Virginia Tech

As Valentine's Day approaches, you may be planning to enjoy some chocolates and candies. While these sweet treats delight us, they can pose significant risks to our pets. Understanding what's enjoyable for us but might be harmful for our furry friends is important during this sweet holiday.   “As pet owners, we understand how tempting it can be to share treats with your pets.

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Released: 7-Feb-2024 11:50 AM EST
Dawes’ deep dive into Marley lyrics spurred by lifelong love, Jamaican connections
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Victorious over the many booby traps that guarded his older brother’s bedroom, a 17-year-old Kwame Dawes perched on the edge of his sibling’s neatly made bed and relaxed as the rhythms of a new Bob Marley and the Wailers album flowed from the record player.

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Released: 6-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
Will Taylor Swift dominate football’s greatest stage?
University of Miami

All eyes may not be on the field at Super Bowl LVIII. A web of rumors and conspiracies are swirling around this year’s game.

Released: 6-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
Super Bowl LVIII: MSU experts can comment on advertising, marketing and cultural significance of halftime show
Michigan State University

Michigan State University experts are available to discuss what makes a great Super Bowl commercial, how the NFL and brands use the Super Bowl to connect with consumers and the significance of the league’s investment in Black halftime performers signifies.

Newswise: Super Bowl experts: The big game, Taylor Swift's impact, a new era of ads, healthy eats, and more
Released: 5-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Super Bowl experts: The big game, Taylor Swift's impact, a new era of ads, healthy eats, and more
Virginia Tech

For most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food, commercials, and entertainment take center stage. Ahead of the big game, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL and gender bias, a new era of marketing, gambling, healthy snacks, and more.

Newswise: UNLV Experts Available: Super Bowl 2024
Released: 4-Feb-2024 8:05 PM EST
UNLV Experts Available: Super Bowl 2024
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

The Super Bowl: It's annually one of the nation's most-watched television broadcasts. And this year it's happening in what's perhaps the most fitting destination yet — Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. From tourism and gaming to history and health, UNLV has experts who are uniquely poised to share perspectives on the sport, as well as the city where the Big Game is being held.

Newswise: Replacing the ‘Sin’ with ‘Sports’: Reinventing Las Vegas
Released: 24-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Replacing the ‘Sin’ with ‘Sports’: Reinventing Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

The world knows Las Vegas by a number of names, ‘Sin City’ being one of the most prominent. Gambling and entertainment have long been the primary selling points for tourism here, but the city has now positioned itself as a sports mecca – the ‘Greatest Arena on Earth’. Featuring everything from Formula 1 championship racing to the NFL’s top prize in the Super Bowl, the events signing on are getting larger and more spectacular.

Newswise: Out with the old and in with a hopeful new year for patient who played guitar during ‘awake’ brain tumor surgery
Released: 8-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Out with the old and in with a hopeful new year for patient who played guitar during ‘awake’ brain tumor surgery
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Christian Nolen usually plays guitar on stage, but the professional guitarist recently underwent an open craniotomy and played notes from Deftones songs while a neurosurgical team worked to remove a tumor (glioma) from his brain. B-roll is available.

   
Newswise: GCOOS Launches Exciting New Gulf of Mexico Beach Guide
Released: 13-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
GCOOS Launches Exciting New Gulf of Mexico Beach Guide
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) announced the launch of a new online guide to Gulf of Mexico Beaches: “All Things Beaches,” a one-stop-shop for information beachgoers need to have a fun, safe day at a Gulf of Mexico beach.

Newswise: Music expert expounds on Taylor Swift’s unmatched cultural impact
Released: 11-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Music expert expounds on Taylor Swift’s unmatched cultural impact
Virginia Tech

Following a recording-breaking concert tour so huge that she brought mini economic booms wherever she went, pop star Taylor Swift’s cultural ascendancy reached another peak as Time Magazine pronounced her Person of the Year. Virginia Tech voice expert Ariana Wyatt discusses Swift’s legacy and cultural impact.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
MSU experts: Why we’re drawn to holiday movies
Michigan State University

Michigan State University experts can explain the elements of a great holiday movie, how brands tap into the popularity and nostalgia of these films and why we keep watching them.

Newswise: Experts offers tips for what parents should know about ‘smart toys’ and data security
Released: 6-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Experts offers tips for what parents should know about ‘smart toys’ and data security
Virginia Tech

Information security experts France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik, professors in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech and co-hosts of Voices of Privacy, provide tips for parents considering holiday gifts of smart toys for their children.

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Released: 5-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Virginia Tech expert shares ways to have a more sustainable and eco-friendly holiday season
Virginia Tech

From electricity usage to piles of presents and an overload of food, this time of year can take a toll on the environment. Virginia Tech sustainability expert  Jennifer Russell says even though it isn’t always what we want to hear during the holidays, it is really the “abundance” that is a challenge for sustainability. “Cutting back on the abundance is one of the most critical things we can do to make the holiday season more sustainable,” says Russell, who shared these five tips.

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Released: 4-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Alix Earle tells students: ‘Stay true to yourselves’
University of Miami

The University of Miami graduate and popular social media influencer visited the Miami Herbert Business School as a guest lecturer on Wednesday, offering insight on social media strategies and encouraging students to remain authentic to themselves.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
GW Politics Poll Finds Americans Concerned about Biden's Leadership and Age, Trump's Moral Character
George Washington University

A new George Washington University Politics Poll shows significant liabilities for U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump heading into the 2024 election.

 
Newswise: WVU Extension service project on display at U.S. Capitol for holiday season
Released: 27-Nov-2023 10:45 AM EST
WVU Extension service project on display at U.S. Capitol for holiday season
West Virginia University

West Virginia University will be represented in Washington this holiday season beginning Tuesday (Nov. 28) with the official lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, an evergreen with many connections to the Mountain State through WVU Extension.

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Released: 20-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Your Thanksgiving menu doesn't look like Colonial America's first celebration
Virginia Tech

Foodies aren’t the only people who appreciate the significance of the Thanksgiving feast. For most, the holiday conjures visions of turkey dinners and pumpkin pies replete with all the fixings, such as mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole. But just as traditional Thanksgiving fare differs from foods served at the first Thanksgiving in Colonial America, the holiday’s modern spread is evolving to include global dishes that represent the diversity of today’s America.

Newswise: First ever study of wartime deepfakes reveals their impact on news media
Released: 25-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
First ever study of wartime deepfakes reveals their impact on news media
University College Cork

A first ever study of wartime deepfake videos reveals their impact on news media and outlines implications for social media companies, media organisations and governments.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Nostalgia fuels hype for adult Barbie costumes, fashion design expert says
Virginia Tech

This Halloween is expected to look a lot like Barbie’s Dreamland. The widely successful summer film’s stars Barbie and Ken have found their way onto the top Halloween costume lists for this year. 

Newswise: ‘A political animal’ — FSU history professor discusses reign and impact of Napoleon Bonaparte
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
‘A political animal’ — FSU history professor discusses reign and impact of Napoleon Bonaparte
Florida State University

By: Bill Wellock | Published: October 12, 2023 | 9:00 am | SHARE: Napoleon Bonaparte was a towering figure in history. He seized power in the aftermath of the French Revolution, remade the country and conquered much of Europe. A single exile was not enough to keep him from threatening a long-standing power structure on the continent.

Newswise: Chula Emphasizes on the Effort to Drive the Thai Economy with Thai Soft Power Through Research and Innovation, Focusing on 2Ts for Cultural Empowerment
Released: 6-Oct-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Emphasizes on the Effort to Drive the Thai Economy with Thai Soft Power Through Research and Innovation, Focusing on 2Ts for Cultural Empowerment
Chulalongkorn University

Chula Marketing professor draws attention to the strengths and weaknesses that Thai entrepreneurs and related sectors should immediately address so that the Thai economy can soar with soft power while revealing Chula’s readiness to drive research and social innovation to create the leaders of the future and drive Thai soft power to the global society.

Released: 5-Oct-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Taylor Swift Is Good for the NFL, Says Virginia Tech Sports Media Expert
Virginia Tech

Taylor Swift’s Swifties and professional football fanatics typically do not rub elbows. But in the past two weeks, they’ve been finding some common ground.   When the pop superstar attended a Sunday night prime time NFL match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, her appearance set in motion a frenzy of attention and situated the league in front of a new fan base.

Newswise: You Are What Your Food Influencer Is Eating: UNLV Social Media Experts Team on Mukbang Study
Released: 4-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
You Are What Your Food Influencer Is Eating: UNLV Social Media Experts Team on Mukbang Study
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Ever find yourself inexplicably sucked into (another!) video of social media influencer downing a massive feast of 100 different kinds of shrimp? You can't scroll past. And before you know it, you're craving crustaceans, making reservations at that new seafood restaurant, and searching for recipes.  We've got one word for you: mukbang.

Newswise: New Edgar Allan Poe Netflix adaptation set to premiere; expert discusses his legacy
Released: 28-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
New Edgar Allan Poe Netflix adaptation set to premiere; expert discusses his legacy
Virginia Tech

As Netflix prepares to release a new streaming miniseries, "The Fall of the House of Usher," Ashley Reed, an associate professor of English at Virginia Tech, discusses author Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy and the evolving impacts of his work on literature and film.

Released: 25-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Barbie" is strong on entertainment value, soft on social change, says Virginia Tech expert
Virginia Tech

The “Barbie” buzz continues, even months after the blockbuster movie’s release. The box office record-breaking film now is available to rent or buy through various video on demand platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Why the UFC-WWE Merger is a One-Two Marketing Punch
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Marketing professor Mary Beth Furst explains why TKO has reason to believe that both WWE and UFC can complement each other to grow the overall market of viewers in the combat sports and entertainment space.

   
Newswise: ‘Snus’ use in soccer: Loughborough University and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) launch joint research project
Released: 22-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
‘Snus’ use in soccer: Loughborough University and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) launch joint research project
Loughborough University

A new study led by Loughborough University will investigate the use of Snus in professional soccer.

   


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