Mar. 27-Apr. 2

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 Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was interviewed April 2 on WMFE 90.7 FM in the story, More Testing Needed: Stetson University Epidemiologist. The U.S. missed a critical opportunity to slow the spread of COVID-19 by not starting widespread testing sooner, she said. "You would have all these asymptomatic cases that will go undetected, and they will go to their communities. And these people themselves didn't know that they had the disease or they were spreading it. This is actually how this virus went: spread out silently for a while, and we basically just lost track of it."  News that a Stetson University student tested positive for coronavirus was reported by The Daytona Beach News Journal on March 31 in Coronavirus: Stetson student tests positive, and by other media outlets, such as WESH- TV Channel 2 in Stetson student tests positive for coronavirus, remains hospitalized. Stetson was also mentioned in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article on March 31, Coronavirus Tuesday Update: 6,741 Florida cases, Stetson student tests positive, local virus timeline and more .  Professor of Law Louis J. Virelli III was quoted March 30 by the CBS-affiliate WTSP in Pastor arrested, accused of violating 'safer-at-home' order by holding Sunday services . The story about the arrest of the Hillsborough County pastor also was carried by the , WLTX, KDSX and other news outlets.  Asal Mohamadi Johnson, assistant professor of Public Health, was also quoted April 1 by MDLinx in the article, Ethical challenges physicians will face in fighting COVID-19.  Janie Graziani, assistant vice president for Marketing Communications was interviewed for the April 1 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Coronavirus 'Safer-at-Home' order could result in closing of Volusia's beaches .  Assistant Professor of Law Andrew Appleby was quoted by Law360.com in the March 27 article Sales Tax Reliance Makes Fla. Vulnerable To COVID-19 Fallout.

Other News:

 Valrie Chambers, PhD, associate professor of Accounting, contributed to The Tax Advisor articles, Regulations supersede the common law mailbox rule and IRS penalty relief available when approvals not timely.  Jon Carrick, PhD, associate professor of Management, was quoted by Forkast.News in FATF's travel rule could make cryptocurrencies more mainstream.  Law Professor Peter F. Lake, also the Charles A. Dana Chair and director of Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy, was quoted April 2 in the Inside Higher Ed article, What the Therapist Knows. The comments were also picked up by LexBlog and Simple Justice, a criminal defense blog.  Head Baseball Coach Steve Trimper was quoted by the Daytona Beach News-Journal on March 31 in NCAA grants extra year for spring athletes, but questions still remain.  Stetson Head Basketball Coach Donnie Jones was interviewed by Spectrum News 13 on April 1 in Stetson basketball overcoming adversity and on April 2 in Innovative Coaching.  Joe Mercandante, recruiting coordinator for Stetson baseball, was quoted March 30 by Sun Newspapers in Without games, how do athletes get recruited?  Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: March 27, Elders Struggle In Isolation Without Community Gathering Points; March 29, US Has More Elders Living Alone; and April 1, In Memory of Lori Stiegel.

Alumni News:

 Alumnus Kenneth C. Lasseter received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who, as reported by a press report on April 2.  Alumnus Richard L. Lynch Joined Marine Bank's Board of Directors, according to a March 30 Space Coast Business post.  Law Alumna Helayne Levy Payne was named to the Super Lawyers Best Lawyers in America list for Elder Law, according to an April 3 announcement. Mar. 20-26

Top Stories  Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor, the Hartford City News-Times and the Mississippi Valley Health and Wellness in " Understanding the coronavirus." Beckmann said estimates for a vaccine range from April to early 2021.  Associate Professor and Chair of Economics Alan Green, PhD, published the article, " Want to save the economy? Protect health-care workers, shelter in place and test widely ," in the Tampa Bay Times on March 24.  Assistant Professor of Public Health Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, was interviewed by WFTV Channel 9 in "Differences between COVID-19 and flu? We have no immunity or vaccine for the new virus, local expert says ."  Adjunct Law Professor Jay Wolfson was quoted in a March 21 article in the Tampa Bay Times called, "Florida lagged behind dozens of states on coronavirus restrictions."  Stetson Law student Ian MacLean was credited with helping write a March 20 article for Forbes called, "New Paid Leave For Virus Act Will Give Significant Virus-Caused Compensation Rights To Affected Employees."  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a March 20 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "A Pandemic, an Election, and a Census." The article was shared on the Election Law Blog.  Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in a March 20 CNBC article titled, " Why video games like The Sims and Animal Crossing are so soothing right now." According to Ferguson, "We have difficulty getting [certain] needs met in real life," so we turn to virtual worlds.  Associate Professor of Philosophy Susan Peppers-Bates, PhD, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on March 17 in " Opinion: Why Target ad inspiring black girls offended some white ones."  "Eligible taxpayers receive free help at Stetson University, students volunteer to do taxes through VITA" appeared in the Brevard Business News and quoted Visiting Professor in Accounting Bonnie Holloway.  "Volusia Celebrates Women in History" in the Hometown News on March 19 quoted Peggy MacDonald, PhD, Stetson adjunct instructor of History.  "5 XFL Stars Who Would Make Sense for the Jaguars in 2020" in Sports Illustrated mentions former Hatter star and current XFL Dallas Renegades tight end Donald Parham.  Stetson University was mentioned in the West Volusia Beacon article, " COVID-19 updates: Governor bans on- premises dining at restaurants, libraries to close and more ." The article noted that Stetson has postponed its mid-May Commencement ceremonies.  Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: March 21, Webinar on Remote Provision of Legal Services to Older Adults; March 23, Latest Issue of BIOFOCAL, Publication of ABA- COLA; March 24, More on Social Isolation and Elders During the Pandemic; March 24, OK Boomer; March 25, The Challenges for the Newest Sandwich Generation; and March 27: Elders Struggle In Isolation Without Community Gathering Points.  Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blogs for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: March 20, NACDL Coronavirus Resources; and March 25, Call For Papers: “Race AND Gender AND Policing.” Mar. 13-19

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 Susan Peppers-Bates, PhD, associate philosophy professor, was quoted in The Kansas City Star article, " Of course it isn't racist for Honey Pot founder to want to inspire black girls" on March 18. "Structural systems of racial disadvantage that allow hateful people to enact their constitute ," Peppers-Bates said. "A woman who achieves success in the face of such a system deserves celebrating. That many white women remain oblivious to their own racially-based privilege is sad."  Andy Dehnart, visiting assistant professor of journalism, published the article " 9 comforting, even quiet reality shows to watch or stream right now" at Reality Blurred on March 13.  T. Wayne Bailey, PhD, professor emeritus of political science, was quoted in the March 15 Daytona Beach News- Journal article " Volusia-Flagler primary: What you need to know."  Adjunct instructor of history Peggy MacDonald, PhD, was featured in the WUFT Channel 5 PBS-affiliate article " Gainesville Celebrates The Female Pioneers Of Florida At The Matheson Museum" on March 13.  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a March 12 opinion piece for Talk Points Memo, called "What Edgar Allan Poe’s Death And Voter Fraud Myths Have In Common." Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a March 13 article on Vox, called "Trump's coronavirus national emergency declaration, briefly explained." She was featured, along with her book Political Brands, in a March 13 piece on , called "When Brands Drive Out Truth: Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy on Political Brands, Fake News, Dark Money, and Quid Pro Quos." Also, she was mentioned in a March 17 article on , called "American climate activists are recruiting their German counterparts to save ' candidacy." The article appeared in Business Insider Australia, India, Germany, , Ghana and United Kingdom.  Jay Wolfson, adjunct professor wrote an open letter, titled "What a Tampa Bay public health expert is telling his family and friends," which was published March 17 in the Tampa Bay Times. Other News:

 Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following articles for the Elder Law Prof Blog:  March 5: Do You Know Enough About the Legal Issues Surrounding Subsidized Housing?  March 8: Ga. Needs to Do More To Protect Vulnerable Elders  March 9: Have You Had The Talk With Your Parents?  March 10: ACTEC Journal Call for Papers  March 10: 3-D Printed House!  March 12: Geographic Life Expectancy Gaps  March 13: AG Initiative vs. Financial Exploitation  March 16: Social Distancing = Social Isolation = Social Recession?  March 16: Short article about Agents Using POA to Commit Financial Exploitation  March 18: How to Stay in Touch with the Elders in Our Lives  Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor wrote the following articles for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog  March 5: Court Will Review Unredacted Mueller Report – "Candor" and "Credibility" Matters  March 10: Should Congress Be Allowed to Obtain President Trump’s Financial Information? (This piece was also featured on SCOTUSblog.)  March 19: He Did What?

Alumni News:

 Alumna Kim Kaluba published the article "How Data Preparation Can Accelerate AI" on March 13 at the Transforming Data With Intelligence website.  Alumna Abigail Pressler was hired as NCB Management Services Inc.'s general counsel and a member of the executive team. In that role, she will lead NCB’s legal, compliance and enterprise risk management functions, reporting to President/CEO Ralph Liberio, according to a March 17 announcement.  Alumna Lisa Keegan was hired by Bucknell University as vice president for Enrollment Management, according to a March 14 announcement.  Alumna Emily Walsh joined Kubicki Draper in the law firm's Jacksonville office as an associate attorney, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.  Alumnus Vincent A. Citro became a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America, according to a March 12 announcement.  Fergeson Skipper, P.A. named alumna Michelle Lajoie Hermey president of the law firm, according to a March 9 announcement in the Southwest Florida Herald-Tribune. Hermey has been with firm since 1994.

Feb. 28-Mar. 13

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 Professor of Religious Studies Gregory Sapp, PhD, was quoted Feb. 29 in Headsn.com and other media outlets in the article, " Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny." The piece examines the practice of sending political messages to people based on tracking their cellphones and identifying them as attending church, much like advertisers do with geofencing. "If political groups are using information that other advertisers might gather," Sapp said, "to me that’s creepy. It's unethical to use a service I paid for to inundate me with advertisements."  Religious Studies Professor Gregory Sapp was quoted in a CNN story on March 8 titled, " How Tyson Fury's Irish Traveller heritage prepared him to be boxing's biggest new star." Sapp commented on both Tyson Fury's success in boxing as well as his identity as an Irish Traveller, a persecuted ethnic . "Being a boxing champion reflects well on the Irish Travellers in the eyes of many people," he said.  The Daytona Beach News-Journal quoted Associate Professor of History and American Studies Emily Mieras, PhD, in the article, " Suffrage movement: Port Orange library kicks off Women’s History Month" on Feb. 28. "We are on the verge of the 100th anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement," Mieras said. "So, of course, it’s an auspicious time to refresh our memories about some of the aspects of that movement."  Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Jason Evans, PhD, was quoted in the Feb. 28 Savannah Morning News article, " Septic tanks threaten water quality on Georgia’s coast as sea levels rise."  Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in the March 8 Psypost.org article, " Playing as a sexualized video game character does not increase women's body dissatisfaction " about his study on the effects of sexualized video game characters on female body satisfaction. "Our study suggests that the impact of sexualization in games on women players is much less than people might imagine," he said.  Psychology Professor Christopher Ferguson was also quoted in the story, "Is It Us, Or Is It The Video Games?" from the San Francisco-based PBS-affiliate KALW on March 2. On the alleged link between video games and mental health issues, Ferguson said, "We really need to focus more on the issue that these individuals have these underlying mental health conditions, not so much the idea that games are causing these problems."  Associate Professor of Accounting Valrie Chambers, PhD, published a book recommendation piece titled, "Books: Controlling: Get Strategic," at the Strategic Finance Magazine on March 1. Chambers also published the column, "Onslaught of the tax procrastinators" on March 1 in the Journal of Accountancy.  Assistant Professor of Political Science Kelly Smith, PhD, was quoted in the Wilsonville Spokesman on March 11 in an article titled, " Term limits: Is it a good idea?"  Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was featured in a March 5 interview on WUSF/NPR Morning Edition called, "Daylight Saving Time Returns This Weekend. Should It Stay Year-Round?"

Other News

 Law Professor Andrew Appleby was quoted in a March 3 article in the Tampa Bay Times called, "Miller: Backup levy wouldn't double transportation tax."  Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan and The Center for Excellence in Elder Law were featured in the Feb. 20-26 edition of The Gabber for the annual Wills for Warriors program.  Law Professor Andrew Appleby was quoted in a March 3 article on Law360.com called, "MoFo, once at the top of state tax, sees group diminished."  Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blogs for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: Feb. 27, Overcoming Ethical Issues With CDAs; and March 3, Criminal History of Economic Crimes – Sentencing Commission Report.  Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Feb. 29, Ann F. Baum Memorial Elder Law Lecture; March 1: Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Opportunities for the Health Care System ; March 2: Helping Elders Learn How to Spot Fake News; and March 4: Where Do You Plan to Live When You are "Old?"  Law Professor Kristen David Adams was quoted in a Feb. 27 press release about former Stetson Law Dean Darby Dickerson becoming president of the Association of American Law Schools.

Alumni News

 Law alumnus Rand Hoch was featured in a Feb. 28 article on South Florida Gay News called, "Longest-running Florida gay rights law hits 30-year mark" for his work in getting the legislation passed in Palm Beach County.  Alumnus James Parker published an article at Medium titled, " Corporations Accused of Allowing Excess NDMA in Zantac MDL" on March 4.  Alumna Meredith Schwarz was named Director of Sales, Northeast, at Phase 3 Marketing and Communications, an integrated marketing services firm, according to Printing News.  The animation studio Illumination named alumnus Keith Feldman Chief Operating Officer (COO) on March 5, as reported by The Animation World Network.  Law alumnus Frank Morreale was added to Holland & Knight LLP, according to a March 10 article at Kinney Recruiting.  Law alumnus Stephen Russell has joined Ringsmuth, Day & O'Halloran, PLLC as a criminal defense attorney, according to a Feb. 27 press release.  Law alumna Jennifer Cowan has joined the Tampa office of Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) as an attorney, according to a Feb. 28 press release.