USC Dornsife in the News Archive - 2009
December
December 25, 2009 - January 4, 2010
The Sacramento Bee ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on how technological media changes in the past decade made politics more partisan.
Fast Company cited research by Antonio Damasio, the David Dornsife Chair in Neuroscience and professor of psychology and neurology, in a story on why New Year’s resolutions fail.
Los Angeles Times quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology about reality TV stars.
KPCC-FM’s “Patt Morrison” interviewed Karen Sternheimer of sociology about “sexting,” in which teenagers send pornographic photographs of themselves to each other via cell phones.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
MSNBC interviewed Karen Sternheimer of sociology about doctors who cater to celebrities, often dispensing powerful painkillers and sedatives to some of Hollywood’s best-known entertainers.
The Nation reviewed “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original” by Robin D.G. Kelley of American Studies and Ethnicity.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Washington Times quoted Barry Glassner of sociology about how Americans are living in a culture fueled by fear.
The Oklahoman cited research by Nancy Pedersen psyschology and colleagues that correlates the aerobic fitness level of teen boys with academic success and earning potential later in life.
Friday, December 18, 2009
RT (Russia) featured research by Kenneth Nealson, Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, and colleagues which found that Shewanella cells briefly touch an electron-accepting surface, lift off and swim furiously, and then return to the metal surface.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The New York Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the Obama administration’s announcement that terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay would be transferred to an empty state prison in Illinois.
CBS News interviewed Richard Flory of sociology about a new poll which found that most Americans pick and choose when it comes to their religious beliefs.
National Geographic quoted Craig Stanford of anthropology about the newly discovered coconut- carrying behavior of the veined octopus, the first animal without a backbone to be observed using tools.
Laist highlighted the role of Michael Quick, USC College executive vice dean, in organizing the science series for the Natural History Museum’s 2010 First Fridays events.
The National Law Journal reported that Mathew D. McCubbins will join the USC faculty in January as provost professor.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
ABC News interviewed Julie Albright of sociology in a story about a Westlake Village, Calif., high school football team that includes the sons of former NFL quarterback Joe Montana, former NHL player Wayne Gretzky and actor Will Smith.
The Mercury-News highlighted the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll results, which found that 35 percent of Republican voters supported gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, 27 percent supported rival Tom Campbell and 10 percent supported Steve Poizner.
December 12-14, 2009
Los Angeles Times ran an obituary for Stephen Toulmin, professor emeritus of the USC College, who was the Henry R. Luce professor at the College’s Center for Multiethnic and Transnational Studies.
The Wall Street Journal quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, who is seeking the Republican nomination to oppose Democratic U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer next year.
University World News (U.K.) featured research by Nancy Pedersen of psychology and colleagues that correlates the aerobic fitness level of teen boys with academic success and earning potential later in life.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner, California’s insurance commissioner, who announced that he will put an additional $15 million of his own money into his campaign.
Friday, December 11, 2009 The New York Times ran an obituary for Stephen Toulmin, professor emeritus of the USC College, who taught at the College’s Center for Multiethnic and Transnational Studies until this summer.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air” interviewed Robin D.G. Kelley of American studies and ethnicity about his book “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original.”
St. Petersburg Times featured research by Nancy Pedersen of psychology and colleagues that correlates the aerobic fitness level of teen boys with academic success and earning potential later in life.
Los Angeles Times quoted Paul Lichterman of sociology and religion about religion in the United States.
L.A. Observed cited an article written by Dana Goodyear of Master of Professional Writing for arts and culture Web site The Millions.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Los Angeles Times featured research by Nancy Pedersen of the psychology and colleagues that correlates the aerobic fitness level of teen boys with academic success and earning potential later in life.
Science highlighted research by Lynn Dodd of the USC College and a Tel Aviv University colleague.
KQED-FM’s “Capital Notes” mentioned that Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, took part in a discussion at the station about government and public policy in California.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Los Angeles Times featured work by Nicholas Warner of physics and astronomy and mathematics and colleagues who teach video courses as part of Lost University, a multimedia experience involving the fields of study relevant to the television show “Lost.”
Science News featured research by Kenneth Nealson, Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, USC graduate student Howard Harris and colleagues which found that Shewanella cells briefly touch an electron-accepting surface, lift off and swim furiously, and then return to the metal surface, in a behavior researchers are calling electrokinesis.
St. Petersburg Times featured research by Nancy Pedersen of pscyhology and colleagues that correlates the aerobic fitness level of teen boys with academic success and earning potential later in life.
December 5-7, 2009 Time quoted Dan Schnur, Director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology on how drinking alcohol makes flying more stressful.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the California Franchise Tax Board’s request to extend furloughs for its workers
The News Journal reviewed “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original” by Robin D.G. Kelley of American Studies and ethnicity, and history.
The Times of India (India) reported that Elsi Kaiser of linguistics spoke on the nature of language processing and eye tracking at an international language and cognition conference in Allahabad, India.
Friday, December 4, 2009
NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV featured a new earthquake forecasting method developed by Danijel Schorlemmer of earth sciences.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Los Angeles Times cited the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that while a narrow majority of California voters favor marriage rights for gay couples, most don’t want to revisit the same-sex marriage issue during the 2010 elections.
San Francisco Chronicle reported that Manuel Pastor of geography and American studies and ethnicity spoke at a gathering of labor leaders, who met yesterday in Sacramento to focus on California’s crumbling infrastructure and efforts to create jobs.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Chronicle of Higher Education featured research led by Lynn Dodd of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and a Tel Aviv University colleague.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Los Angeles Times reported that USC researchers discovered two distinct groups within the Jerusalem cricket species on Catalina Island.
Los Angeles Times highlighted the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll.
USA Today quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in an article about San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who dropped out of the California governor’s race.
San Francisco Chronicle reviewed “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original” by Robin D.G. Kelley of American studies and ethnicity and history.
November
November 26-30, 2009
The New York Times ran an op-ed by Mary Sarotte of international relations on the expansion of NATO following the reunification of Germany, which occurred despite the United States’ pledge to Russia to not expand the Atlantic alliance.
Los Angeles Times highlighted several USC-related events taking place this week. Today at USC’s Doheny Memorial Library, Brighde Mullins, program director of Masters in Professional Writing Program, will moderate a panel on writing for stage and screen.
Los Angeles Times ran a book review written by Dinah Lenney of the Master of Professional Writing Program, about the memoir “Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession” by Julie Powell.
CBS News ran a Q&A with Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on ways for the Republican Party to refashion its message ahead of the midterm elections and the presidential election.
The Sacramento Bee cited the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that African Americans in California were less likely than other groups to say they planned to get the H1N1 flu vaccine in 2012.
The Journal-Gazette cited research by Richard Easterlin, University Professor and professor of economics, who found that as people possess more, they desire more.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the nomination of California state Sen. Abel Maldonado as lieutenant governor.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Science News published a Q&A with Kenneth Nealson, Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, about his work in electromicrobiology.
November 21-23, 2009
Science featured research led by Lynn Dodd of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and a Tel Aviv University colleague.
The Orange County Register highlighted the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that two-thirds of Californians had no clear impression of any of the Republican gubernatorial candidates.
Friday, November 20, 2009
The New York Times, in a widely carried Reuters article, quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the difficulties facing efforts to implement immigration reform.
Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Selma Holo, director of the Fisher Gallery & professor of art history, about the economic sustainability of museums.
Los Angeles Times featured research by led by Lynn Dodd of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and a Tel Aviv University colleague.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Veja (Brazil) quoted Abraham Lowenthal of •international relations about the heterogeneity of Latin America.
The Sacramento Bee highlighted the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that almost 60 percent of California voters didn’t want to revisit same-sex marriage in 2010, even though most surveyed favored gay marriage. Bay Area Reporter also cited the poll results.
National Journal cited Mary Sarotte of international relations in an article about post-Cold War Russia.
Congressional Quarterly quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who is running against Sen. Barbara Boxer for a U.S. Senate seat. The story also cited the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that Fiorina and Chuck DeVore are tied at 27 percent. The Mercury-News also cited the poll.
Contra Costa Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Attorney General Jerry Brown, who is running for governor of California.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Nation (Pakistan) featured research by Irving Biederman of neurosciences, psychology and computer science which found that despite minimal exposure to the regular geometric objects found in developed countries, African tribal people perceive shapes as well as Westerners.
Reuters highlighted the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that almost 60 percent of California voters did not want to revisit same-sex marriage in 2010, even though most surveyed favored gay marriage.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the field of candidates vying to succeed California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
MSNBC interviewed Karen Sternheimer of sociology in a widely carried story about alcohol consumption on airplanes.
The Orange County Register highlighted the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that 35 percent of Republican voters supported gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman at 35 percent and 27 percent supported rival Tom Campbell.
Los Angeles Times quoted Charles Sammis of earth sciences in a story about the newly opened Gold Line extension.
Daily Breeze reported that Jane Lee of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies was scheduled to lead a discussion by the League of Women Voters of the Beach Cities on climate change and the oceans.
November 14-16, 2009
The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, quoted Karen Tongson of English and gender studies about how the male actors in the “Twilight” films have become heartthrobs.
Los Angeles Times cited the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll that found that California voters disagree on many issues, though most are pessimistic about the state’s direction.
Los Angeles Times quoted Kevin Starr of history in a story about John Adams, the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s creative chair and curator of the orchestra’s first festival of new conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s tenure.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a story about the book tour for former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s “Going Rogue: An American Life,” which includes jabs at some people on the McCain campaign.
The Boston Globe quoted Mary Sarotte of international relations in an article about the fall of communism and the lessons learned from it.
Asian News International featured research by Irving Biederman of psychology and computer science that found that despite minimal exposure to the regular geometric objects found in developed countries, African tribal people perceive shapes as well as Westerners.
National Journal reported that Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, was one of the political insiders who participated in a poll.
Der Standard (Austria) highlighted “Global California: Rising to the Cosmopolitan Challenge” by Abraham Lowenthal of international relations.
Friday, November 13, 2009
KCRW-FM’s “Which Way, L.A.?” discussed the results of the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor reviewed “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original” by Robin D.G. Kelley of American studies and ethnicity and history.
The Washington Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a story on Silicon Valley emerging as a breeding ground for political candidates.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Los Angeles Times cited the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that African Americans in California were far less likely than other groups to say they planned to get the H1N1 flu vaccine.
The National Interest ran an op-ed by David Kang of international relations and business about the North and South Korean navies exchanging fire this week.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reviewed “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original” by Robin D.G. Kelley of American studies and ethnicity and history.
Asian News International featured research by John Tower of biological sciences which found that hydrogen peroxide appears to play a vital role in regulating the body’s circadian rhythm.
Tuesday, November 10, 2010
The Washington Post highlighted the first results of the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that two-thirds of Democrats and unaffiliated voters are unhappy that California Attorney General Jerry Brown is the only major Democrat running for California governor.
National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” interviewed Mary Sarotte of international relations about the fall of the Berlin Wall. Sarotte is author of the new book “1989: The Struggle to Create Post-Cold War Europe.”
November 7-9, 2009
The New York Times, in a Reuters story, reported the first results of the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that California Attorney General Jerry Brown was by far the most popular candidate for governor in next year’s election, but that most voters in his party are unhappy that he is the only major Democrat running.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Attorney General Jerry Brown, who is running for California governor. “If Jerry Brown and his extraordinary fundraising capability was not standing in the middle of a potential Democratic primary, you’d see several candidates looking at this race more seriously,” Schnur said.
Los Angeles Times highlighted the Faculty Book Party from the USC College’s Master of Professional Writing Program.
The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Dan Schnur of the Unruh Institute of Politics in an article about a new water package that would overhaul the state’s troubled water system.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Newsweek featured work by Zhong-Lin Lu of psychology and colleagues which demonstrated the workings of a curveball in baseball.
National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” interviewed Toben Mintz of psychology and linguistics about a new study which suggests that newborns may imitate the prevailing intonation patterns of the language they heard while still in the womb.
National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” interviewed Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Republican Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, who launched her bid for the U.S. Senate this week in a challenge against incumbent Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer.
PBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCET-TV’s “SoCal Connected” interviewed Barry Glassner of sociology about the fast food ban in South Los Angeles.
The Sacramento Bee reported that Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, is serving as an adviser to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The New York Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the November 3 elections.
Los Angeles Times reported that it and the USC College are teaming up to sponsor polls of California residents. The joint effort, called the University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll, will begin Sunday and run through the 2010 election season.
The Sacramento Bee reported on the partnership between the Los Angeles Times and USC College to sponsor polls of Califoria residents.
USA Today quoted Timothy Biblarz of sociology about new research which found that gay and lesbian households with children have more in common than not with their heterosexual counterparts who are also raising children.
Newsweek included “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original” by Robin D.G. Kelley, of American studies and ethnicity, and history, in a list of recommended biographies.
The Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell, who despite being the candidate with the least funding is performing well in the polls.
The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in an article on who Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger might choose to replace Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, who was elected to Congress this week.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Steve Ross of history hosted KCRW's The Politics of Culture show on November 3, 2009. He discussed “The Los Angeles Berlin Wall Project" with guests Justin Jampol, founder and director of the Wende Museum, mural artist Kent Twitchell, and Wayne Rakovitch, chairman of the Wende Board. The Hamilton Spectator (Canada) quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology about the H1N1 flu vaccine. Sternheimer said that some people’s fear of the vaccine is powered by growing mistrust of public institutions, certainly in the U.S., and to a lesser extent in Canada.
Science quoted Antoine Bechara of psychology about new research which concludes that parallel pathways in the brain — one involving the insular cortex and the other involving the sense of touch — mediate the ability to feel the heartbeat, undermining the hypothesis that the insular cortex is the sole source of self-awareness in the human brain.
The Weekly Standard mentioned that USC College Dean Howard Gillman wrote an entry on the Bush v. Gore case in “The Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions.”
LiveScience ran a Q&A with Zhong-Lin Lu of psychology, who along with colleagues demonstrated the workings of a curveball in baseball.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in an article that analyzed voting records of California legislators and found that they aren’t likely to vote in opposition to the majority of their party on any given bill.
October 31-November 2, 2009
The News York Times cited Karen Sternheimer of sociology in a story on schools that are preventing or discouraging students from doing sexually suggestive moves at school dances
The New York Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the lack of major Democratic candidates for California governor to run against Attorney General and former Governor Jerry Brown.
Los Angeles Times featured the USC West Semitic Research Project, which documents texts and objects from ancient Israel and the Near East.
U.S. News & World Report, in a HealthDay News story, highlighted work by Zhong-Lin Lu of psychology and colleagues which demonstrated the workings of a curveball in baseball.
The Washington Post ran an op-ed by Mary Sarotte of international relations about the reunification of Germany.
October
October 31-November 2, 2009
The News York Times cited Karen Sternheimer of sociology in a story on schools that are preventing or discouraging students from doing sexually suggestive moves at school dances The New York Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the lack of major Democratic candidates for California governor to run against Attorney General and former Governor Jerry Brown.
Los Angeles Times featured the USC West Semitic Research Project, which documents texts and objects from ancient Israel and the Near East.
U.S. News & World Report, in a HealthDay News story, highlighted work by Zhong-Lin Lu of psychology and colleagues which demonstrated the workings of a curveball in baseball.
The Washington Post ran an op-ed by Mary Sarotte of international relations about the reunification of Germany.
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Wall Street Journal ran an excerpt from the book “1989: The Struggle to Create Post-Cold War Europe” by Mary Sarotte of international relations.
The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, quoted Stanley Rosen of political science about the Chinese government’s Confucius Institute, which places Chinese cultural and language centers at American universities, with initial funding and faculty from China.
The Herald (U.K.) highlighted “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah Harkness of history in an article about the popularity of vampires and zombies.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a story about California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, who is expected to win a congressional seat in a special election on Tuesday, leaving his post empty.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Associated Press quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology in a story about nightclubs that cater to overweight people.
Asian News International highlighted work by Zhong-Lin Lu, of neuroscience and psychology, and colleagues that demonstrated the workings of a curveball in baseball.
Los Angeles Times quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology in an article about how some local high schools are drafting contracts that would prohibit sexually suggestive dance moves at school dances.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted USC research that demonstrates the workings of a curveball in baseball.
The Washington Post reported that Mary Sarotte of international relations is scheduled to talk about her new book, “1989: The Struggle to Create Post-Cold War Europe,” in Washington, D.C., today.
October 24-26, 2009
The Wall Street Journal ran an excerpt of an op-ed by Daniel Lynch of international relations about China’s economy.
Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Abraham Lowenthal of history about Honduras becoming a sore point in U.S. foreign policy.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Meg Whitman, the former eBay CEO who is running for governor of California as a Republican, despite having endorsed Democrat Barbara Boxer in the past.
Friday, October 23, 2009
USA Today quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology in an article on the popularity of vampire stories.
The Boston Globe reported that Amon Emeka of sociology will be on “Dr. Phil” today, as part of a panel discussing racial biases.
Bloomberg News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in an article about the Obama administration ordering pay cuts and benefits caps for top executives at companies that accepted government bailout funds.
October 17-19, 2009
The New York Times reviewed “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original,” a new biography by Robin D.G. Kelley of American Studies and ethnicity.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Capitol Weekly cited Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a column about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger refusing to sign hundreds of bills in a bid to convince legislators to resolve several outstanding issues.
La Opinion reported that USC and Edison International are co-sponsoring a science competition, in which students submit projects devoted to solving energy and environmental problems.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s low rating in a new opinion poll.
The Journal News featured T.C. Boyle of creative writing College in conjunction with an upcoming reading he will give in Peekskill, N.Y.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The Tampa Tribune cited Kevin Starr of history in a column about the budget and housing crisis in California."
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger backing down from his refusal to sign hundreds of bills in a bid to convince legislative leaders to overhaul the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, which serves as a conduit for most of California’s drinking water.
October 10-12, 2009
The San Diego Union Tribune quoted David Bottjer of earth sciences and biological sciences in a story marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth.
The San Diego Union Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, College about California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s spotty voting record.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Contra Costa Times quoted Ange-Marie Hancock of political science about San Bernardino City Attorney James Penman’s announcement that he and his employees won’t submit to interviews with city police in an investigation of allegedly stolen city documents.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted David Kang of international relations in a story on North Korea’s new readiness to return to stalled international talks about its nuclear program, provided prior negotiations with the United States go well.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about former President Bill Clinton’s endorsement of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom for governor of California.
Science News quoted John Tower of biological sciences about a new study suggesting that the life- extending power of low-protein diets may come from mitochondria.
October 3-5, 2009
Jewish Journal ran an op-ed by Gina Nahai of the Masters of Professional Writing Program, about the heavy media coverage of a few Los Angeles Iranian Jews known for their conspicuous consumption, contrasted with the scant attention received by an Iranian Jew who rescued a stranger from a burning car.
The San Diego Union Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh School of Politics, about Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, who has said that she would suspend California’s landmark initiative against global warming, which she said puts California at an economic disadvantage.
KPCC-FM interviewed Karen Sternheimer of sociology about Roman Polanski’s recent arrest in conjunction with a 1977 statutory rape conviction.
Friday, October 2, 2009
The Washington Post reported that Robin Kelley of American Studies and Ethnicity and history will give a book talk and signing in Washington, D.C., for his book “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original.”
Los Angeles magazine highlighted the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) at USC in a story on earthquake research and prediction.
Far Eastern Economic Review ran an op-ed by Daniel Lynch of international relations on how the recession has affected China.
MediaPost cited research by Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute in an article on the role of human behavior in digital marketing.
October 10-12, 2009
The San Diego Union Tribune quoted David Bottjer of earth sciences and biological sciences in a story marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth.
The San Diego Union Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, College about California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s spotty voting record.
Thursday, October 8, 2009 Contra Costa Times quoted Ange-Marie Hancock of political science about San Bernardino City Attorney James Penman’s announcement that he and his employees won’t submit to interviews with city police in an investigation of allegedly stolen city documents.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted David Kang of international relations in a story on North Korea’s new readiness to return to stalled international talks about its nuclear program, provided prior negotiations with the United States go well.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about former President Bill Clinton’s endorsement of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom for governor of California.
Science News quoted John Tower of biological sciences about a new study suggesting that the life- extending power of low-protein diets may come from mitochondria.
October 3-5, 2009
Jewish Journal ran an op-ed by Gina Nahai of the Masters of Professional Writing Program, about the heavy media coverage of a few Los Angeles Iranian Jews known for their conspicuous consumption, contrasted with the scant attention received by an Iranian Jew who rescued a stranger from a burning car.
The San Diego Union Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh School of Politics, about Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, who has said that she would suspend California’s landmark initiative against global warming, which she said puts California at an economic disadvantage.
KPCC-FM interviewed Karen Sternheimer of sociology about Roman Polanski’s recent arrest in conjunction with a 1977 statutory rape conviction.
Friday, October 2, 2009
The Washington Post reported that Robin Kelley of American Studies and Ethnicity and history will give a book talk and signing in Washington, D.C., for his book “Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original.”
Los Angeles magazine highlighted the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) at USC in a story on earthquake research and prediction.
Far Eastern Economic Review ran an op-ed by Daniel Lynch of international relations on how the recession has affected China.
MediaPost cited research by Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute in an article on the role of human behavior in digital marketing.
September
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
South China Morning Post (China) quoted Stanley Rosen of political science in an article on China’s future as a global leader.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reviewed “Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance 1950-1963” by Kevin Starr of history.
The Orange County Register quoted Kevin Starr of history about a movement to split California into two states.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Washington Post highlighted research Lynne Casper of sociology in a story about work-life balance.
The Huffington Post quoted Manuel Pastor of geography and American Studies and Ethnicity in a story on rising poverty rates and declining incomes in the United States.
September 26-28, 2009
Los Angeles Times mentioned the USC College’s Middle East Studies program in an article about the recently launched Middle Eastern Comedy Festival.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur of the USC College in a story about conservative Republicans who felt lost at the recent statewide Republican convention.
Washington CityPaper cited Lynne Casper of sociology in a story about the lack of afterschool programs for latchkey children.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Los Angeles Times highlighted the Friends of the USC Libraries’ Literary Luncheon featuring Kevin Starr of history, which will take place September 29.
Fox News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a story on former eBay CEO Meg Whitman’s candidacy for governor of California. Jewish Journal mentioned the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education in an article about Holocaust survivors.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen of political science about China appealing a World Trade Organization ruling that it broke international rules by restricting imports of movies, music and books.
Neue Zurcher Zeitung (Switzerland) cited research by George Olah of chemistry in a story on converting carbon dioxide back into fuel and other chemicals.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Washington Post quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on whether President Obama’s many media appearances over the weekend helped or hurt him.
September 19-21, 2009
USA Today quoted Craig Stanford of anthropology about a new Web site that allows users to “befriend” and follow Ugandan mountain gorillas.
The Hill quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about President Obama taping interviews with all five Sunday morning talk shows to discuss his health care reform plan.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted Carol Prescott of psychology about a study that found that teens who start drinking before age 15 could jump-start any genetic conditions they might have that predispose them to alcohol dependency.
Ventura County Star reported that Manuel Pastor of geography and American Studies and Ethnicity attended a recent meeting of local leaders and activists on the subject of civility and community.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Toronto Star (Canada) quoted Patrick James of the USC College about Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s speech to a group of Canadian businesspeople in New York, just days before the G20 summit.
The Jewish Journal featured Cornelius Schnauber, professor emeritus of the USC College, and his new play, “Heydrich/Hitler/Holocaust,” which explores the German-Jewish relationship from pre- and post- Hitler perspectives.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about a bipartisan special commission created to examine the causes behind the financial crisis.
Contra Costa Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the California tax reform package.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a story about former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, who has announced her candidacy for governor of California and given the California Republican Party $250,000 for voter registration efforts.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on how California state agencies run by independently elected officials have absorbed budget cuts without imposing furloughs or layoffs on workers.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Washington Times reviewed a book edited by David Kang of international relations and a colleague from the Hiroshima Peace Institute.
NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV interviewed Karen Sternheimer of sociology about South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst during President Obama’s health care speech.
Pasadena Star-News highlighted the Friends of the USC Libraries’ Literary Luncheon featuring Kevin Starr of history, which will take place September 29.
September 12-14, 2009
The Chronicle of Higher Education ran an op-ed by Peter Mancall of history and anthropology on how schoolchildren likely know more about Henry Hudson than adults do.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the California Legislature’s recently concluded nine-month session, which did not end in resolution on all issues.
Friday, September 11, 2009
National Public Radio interviewed Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics about South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst during President Obama’s speech on health care.
Reuters quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in an article on labor union issues.
September 5-8, 2009
Associated Press quoted Travis Longcore of geography about the lasting effects of the wildfires in the Angeles National Forest.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a story about the California Legislature’s long list of bills yet to be voted on, including one that aims to fix the state’s water infrastructure.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The New York Times, in a widely carried Associated Press story, quoted Edward Rhodes of astronomy about the solar tower at the Mount Wilson Observatory, which is currently threatened by wildfires.
MSNBC featured research by Kenneth Nealson of earth and biological sciences and Anna Obraztsov and colleagues from several other institutions.
MSNBC featured USC student Alexa Sieracki, noting that the first-year was accepted to the USC College’s elite Resident Honors Program and was given a generous scholarship.
The Washington Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about former California Gov. Jerry Brown, who is running for his old office again.
August
August 29-31, 2009
The Washington Post ran an op-ed item by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on ways for President Obama to regain his political footing.
Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by M.G. Lord of the Masters of Professional Writing program about plagiarism.
Friday, August 27, 2009
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by Abraham Lowenthal of international relations on how the United States should respond to the ouster of Honduras’ president.
AOL News quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology about a rise in cases of female teachers accused of preying on male students.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the vehemence of conservative opponents to the White House’s health care efforts.
Business Spectator (Australia) quoted Daniel Lynch of international relations about the on signs of economic recovery in China.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
PBS News’ “Religion & Ethics” featured Passing the Mantle, a USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture summer program.
MSNBC featured USC student Alexa Sieracki, reporting that the first-year was accepted to the USC College’s prestigious Resident Honors Program.
August 21-24, 2009
The Wall Street Journal quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh School of Politics, about the value of having two female Republicans run for California governor.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on whether the Republican Party should try to revive its fortunes by finding a new Ronald Reagan or a Republican Barack Obama.
L.A. Weekly cited Malcolm Klein of sociology in a column about an anti-gang effort.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Wall Street Journal quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California gubernatorial hopeful Tom Campbell, who may not be as well funded as his competitors.
Science News highlighted the Collaboratory for the Study of Earthquake Predictability’s testing center at USC.
Friday, August 14, 2009
United Press International quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute on a new poll regarding gubernatorial candidates in California.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Reuters quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on the recent raucous health care town hall meetings."
Science News quoted Irving Biederman of psychology and computer science about new research indicating that blind people’s brains distinguish between living and nonliving things in the same visual areas used by sighted people’s brain.
Sacramento News & Review reviewed “Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963” by Kevin Starr of history.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Washington Post highlighted the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education in a story about the challenges of Holocaust education now that many survivors have died of old age.
American Public Media’s “Marketplace” interviewed Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about Mexican cement company Cemex.
The Washington Times reviewed “A Fatal Journey: The Final Expedition of Henry Hudson” by Peter Mancall of history and anthropology.
Fox News Los Angeles affiliate KTTV-TV’s “Good Day L.A.” interviewed Kevin Starr of history about his book “Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963.”
The Huffington Post mentioned a piece in The Washington Post that included op-ed items written by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, and several others.
August 8 - 10, 2009
The Washington Post ran an op-ed item by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on what the president’s focus should be during Congress’ recess.
The Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on whether the next California governor will be a charismatic politician in the mold of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Friday, August 7, 2009
New York Daily News quoted Barry Glassner of sociology about food snobs. Food snobbism originated and pretty much stayed in large urban areas, Glassner said. “It’s easier to get food in the cities,” he said.
The Boston Globe featured USC alumnus Daniel Seddiqui, whose “50 jobs in 50 states” project currently has him working as a scout for the Brockton Rox pro baseball team.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Telemundo featured work by Karen Hennigan of psychology, director of USC’s Center for Research on Crime.
August 1-3, 2009
National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” interviewed Karen Sternheimer of sociology about the pitfalls facing doctors of stars like Michael Jackson.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch cited Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, regarding California’s financial and political woes.
July
Friday, July 31, 2009
Los Angeles Times quoted Cecil Murray of religion in an obituary for Rev. Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, who drew some criticism for his materialistic message.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Reuters quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a widely carried story about a California initiative that would cut public pension costs.
Scripps Howard News Service cited Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute in a column on empathy.
Jewish Journal ran a column by Gina Nahai of the masters of professional writing program about serving as judge for a Skid Row poetry contest organized by one of her students.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Los Angeles Times cited Karen Sternheimer of sociology as to whether children see star athletes as role models. “If you ask kids who they trust most, it’s parents and teachers, but you’re not going to have a poster of your parent or teacher up in your room,” Sternheimer has said.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The New York Times cited research done by Antonio Damasio, Hanna Costa Damasio and Antoine Bechara of the Brain and Creativity Institute and a colleague when they were at the University of Iowa in 1997.
USA Today quoted Barry Glassner of sociology in a story about consumer obsession with tracking everything from FedEx packages to pizza deliveries.
National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” interviewed Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute about how the human brain decides who to trust.
The Seattle Times reviewed “A Fatal Journey: The Final Expedition of Henry Hudson” by Peter Mancall of history and anthropology.
Barron’s quoted Kevin Starr of history about California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislators hammering out a state budget deal.
L.A. Observed highlighted Asymptotia, a blog by Clifford Johnson of physics and astronomy, in a story on Los Angeles-based bloggers. Johnson, a physics professor, has written about topics ranging from spending the night at the Mount Wilson telescope to riding his bike around L.A.
McClatchy Newspapers cited Steven Ross of history in a review of new documentary “The Brothers Warner.”
Friday, July 24, 2009
The New York Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on whether President Barack Obama made an unwise choice in speaking out against the police officer who arrested scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. “Defending an African-American Harvard professor who had been arrested in his home is not a position fraught with political risk,” Schnur said.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Science News quoted Craig Stanford of anthropology about a new study showing that a version of AIDS has been killing wild chimpanzees.
Newsweek quoted Julie Albright of sociology about how email, texting and Facebook have been incorporated into college students’ romances.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California’s tentative budget deal.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Washington Post quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California’s budget stalemate.
Contra Costa Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California legislators’ efforts to pass the budget deal.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Sacramento Bee ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the state’s budget woes.
The San Diego Union-Tribune featured Kevin Starr of history and his new book, “Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963.”
Metro quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology about the differing reactions to Michael Jackson’s death.
The Star-Ledger reported that Richard Meyer of art history and fine arts was scheduled to speak at the symposium “Art in Depth: Andy Warhol,” to be held at the Newark Museum.
July 18-20, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about efforts to end California’s budget stalemate.
The Denver Post quoted Leo Braudy of English and American literature about late newscaster Walter Cronkite. Cronkite will be remembered as “the last survivor of that era when there was a trust in network news,” Braudy said.
Friday, July 17, 2009
The New York Times quoted David Kang of international relations about the United Nations Security Council imposing sanctions on five North Korean companies and five individuals in an effort to curb the country’s nuclear weapons program.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, e about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s efforts to suspend Proposition 98.
National Journal noted that Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, was among the Republican politician insiders tapped for a poll on tax and health care reform and the possibility of a Sarah Palin presidential run in 2012.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” interviewed Peter Mancall of history about his new book, “A Fatal Journey: The Final Expedition of Henry Hudson.”
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger rejiggering the state’s Board of Nursing amid charges that it included some nurses accused of misconduct.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune quoted Leland Saito, sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the congressional victory of Democrat Judy Chu.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Washington Post, in a widely carried Associated Press story, quoted Karen Sternheimer of the USC College about reasons for the public interest in stories of troubled ice skaters.
Pasadena Star-News quoted Leland Saito of the USC College on the congressional victory of Democrat Judy Chu.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California gubernatorial candidate contributing $15 million of her own money toward her campaign.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about efforts to repeal Proposition 98, a move opposed by the California Teachers Association (CTA).
La Opinion quoted Ricardo Ramirez of political science and American studies and ethnicity about a number of California politicians who have joined the Obama administration.
July 11-13, 2009
Los Angeles Times interviewed Kevin Starr of history in conjunction with the publication of his new book “Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963.”
Los Angeles Times featured Percival Everett of English and his new book, “I Am Not Sydney Poitier.”
Los Angeles Times noted that Bill Deverell of history will interview Frances Dinkelspiel, author of “Towers of Gold: How One Jewish Immigrant Named Isaias Hellman Created California,” at an event at L.A.’s Central Library.
National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California’s budget crisis.
Los Angeles Times quoted Leo Braudy of English about the factors that determine whether a celebrity becomes a cult icon after death.
Friday, July 10, 2009
The New York Times ran a commentary by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Sarah Palin’s political future.
The Washington Post reported that Philippa Levine, director of history, will lecture at the Library of Congress next week on “Still Invisible: Women, Gender and Decolonization.”
Politico stated that Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, is a prominent Republican strategist, in a story about his brother, Jon Schnur, an adviser to multiple Democratic presidential administrations.
The Washington Independent quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on whether discontent with the stimulus package will further Republican chances in 2010.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Los Angeles Times cited Leo Braudy of English on the subject of fame. A decade ago, Braudy gave a PBS interview in which he said that the culture of celebrity had entered a new phase.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Democratic and Republican squabbling over California’s budget.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the IOUs issued last week by the state of California.
San Francisco Chronicle profiled USC alumna and author Holly Payne MPW '97.
La Opinion quoted John Crossley of religion about the Catholic Church relying on laypeople for some functions, as a result of priest shortages.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Chronicle of Higher Education featured an educational Web site created by a USC College writing class.
Los Angeles Times reviewed “Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963” by Kevin Starr of history.
The Christian Science Monitor ran an op-ed by Leif-Eric Easley of the USC College’s Korean Studies Institute on whether China will turn on North Korea.
MSNBC, in a widely carried LiveScience story, featured “A Fatal Journey: The Final Expedition of Henry Hudson” by Peter Mancall of history and anthropology.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Straits Times (Singapore) quoted Leo Braudy of English about Michael Jackson. Child stars like Jackson have it worse than other celebrities, Braudy said.
Associated Press, in a widely carried story, quoted Gerardo Munck of international relations about the recent coup in Honduras.
Star-Tribune reviewed “I Am Not Sidney Poitier,” the new book by Percival Everett of English.
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Sarah Palin stepping down as Alaska governor.
LiveScience featured research led by Richard Easterlin of economics, on life satisfaction in formerly communist countries.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Reuters quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s difficulties in marshaling power to stabilize the state’s finances.
The Washington Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about calls for the resignation of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.
Los Angeles Times quoted Lon Kurashige of history and American Studies and ethnicity in a widely carried obituary for journalist Togo Tanaka, who chronicled life inside the Manzanar internment camp during World War II.
Los Angeles Times quoted Selma Holo, director of the Fisher Gallery and professor of art history, about the Orange County Museum of Art selling off 18 of its Impressionist paintings.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Wall Street Journal quoted Alison Dundes Renteln of political science about the consideration of cultural background in legal cases.
The Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of politics, about the IOUs that the state plans to send out to creditors today.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
S.F. Weekly highlighted an upcoming book reading by Kevin Starr of history. Starr will read from his latest work, “Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963.”
Independent Press reported that Richard Meyer of the art history and fine arts will speak at the symposium “Art in Depth: Andy Warhol,” to be held at the Newark Museum.
June
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
American Public Media's “Marketplace” reported that Manuel Pastor of the USC College wrote a report supporting Bank On L.A., a program designed to bring people who rely on check-cashing places and payday loans into the banking system.
June 27-29, 2009
The Washington Post quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the impact of San Francisco’s liberal immigration policy on Mayor Gavin Newsom’s gubernatorial chances.
The Washington Post, in a widely carried story, quoted Karen Sternheimer and Julie Albright of sociology about celebrity patients who manage to get potent drugs from their doctors.
Public Radio International’s “Studio 360” interviewed Joseph Hellige of neuroscience about the roles of the brain’s two hemispheres.
Los Angeles Downtown News cited Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, regarding Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s decision to bow out of the gubernatorial race.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Diario Vasco (Spain) featured an upcoming talk by Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Center in San Sebastian, Spain.
Artdaily reported that Richard Meyer of art history and fine arts has received a Terra Foundation for American Art Visiting Professorship.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Leo Braudy of English and American literature about the late Ed McMahon.
The Straits Times (Singapore) featured research by Karen Sternheimer of sociology about media and violence.
KCRW-FM’s “To the Point” interviewed David Kang of international business about the possibility of war on the Korean peninsula.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Assemblyman Juan Arambula leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa bowing out of the governor’s race.
Reuters featured research by Karen Sternheimer of sociology about media and violence.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Los Angeles Times quoted Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies about the pleasure Angelenos feel when their sports teams win. “It creates a temporary community,” Messner said.
Whittier Daily News quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology about a recent case in which a dead body in a car wasn’t discovered for several days.
Contra Costa Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about a tax plan put forth by California Democrats.
Tueday, June 16, 2009
Nature ran a story by Frank Corsetti of earth sciences about “Snowball Earth,” an icy phase of the planet’s evolution that occurred in the Neoproterozoic period.
Los Angeles Times featured Passing the Mantle, a USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture summer program. Led by veteran clergy members, it recruits and trains 35 ministers each year to serve with social gospels that advocate political activism, the story stated.
Asian News International (India) featured “A Fatal Journey: The Final Expedition of Henry Hudson” by Peter Mancall of history and anthropology.
Ventura County Star reported that Sid Stebel of masters of professional writing will speak at an event held by the Ventura County Writers Club.
June 13-15, 2009
Discover highlighted “Self Comes to Mind,” a musical composition based on the research of Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute.
KPCC-FM’s “AirTalk” quoted David Kang of international relations about the United Nations sanctions against North Korea, a response to the country’s nuclear tests.
Los Angeles Business Journal quoted Olu Orange of the USC College mock trial team about a businessman who is considering suing because he was forced to sell his grocery chain amid murder and racketeering charges that were later tossed out.
The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about advocates who are trying to keep state budget cuts from affecting different services.
La Opinion quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a story about Latino political power in California. It’s a breakthrough that Latinos are no longer recognized by their race, but by their achievements, he said.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Reuters quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, in a widely carried story on the chances of California lawmakers meeting the June 15 budget deadline.
Monday, June 9, 2009
National Public Radio Boston affiliate WBUR-FM’s “On Point” interviewed David Kang of international relations about North Korea’s recent aggressive actions, including nuclear tests and imprisonment of American journalists.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about a possible 2010 California gubernatorial race between the mayors of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
June 6-8, 2009 The New York Times highlighted a visual illusion created by Zhong-Lin Lu of psychology, USC alumni Emily Knight and Robert Ennis, and a colleague at Bucknell University.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Haaretz (Israel) highlighted the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education’s work collecting the testimonies of Holocaust survivors.
KSCI-TV interviewed Patrick James of international relations and Clayton Dube, associate director of the USC U.S.-China Institute, about China’s increasing role in the global economy.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Newsweek quoted David Kang of international relations and business about the rise of China.
MSNBC featured a high-schooler who was admitted to the USC College’s Resident Honors Program, which accepts only 20 to 30 students a year and allows them to skip their senior year of high school.
Central News Agency (Taiwan) quoted Stanley Rosen of political science about the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square demonstrations.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
New Scientist cited George Olah of chemistry in an article about methanol. Olah, a Nobel chemistry laureate, first suggested in 2006 that methanol might be the fuel of the future, the story stated.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed written by Manuel Pastor of geography and American studies and ethnicity and a colleague at UC Berkeley, about their study on climate change and low-income populations.
The San Diego Union-Tribune noted that Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity is one of the U.S. voices involved in discussion over the new director of Mexico’s Centro Cultural Tijuana.
Monday, June 1, 2009
New Scientist cited Clifford Johnson of physics and astronomy in a story on string theory. Johnson believes that the field could mature simply by broadening its horizons, the article stated.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the possibility of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger implementing state worker pay cuts to close the state’s budget gap.
May
Friday, May 29, 2009
NBC News’ “The Today Show” quoted Julie Albright of sociology in a story about teenage students greeting each other with hugs.
Science News quoted Craig Stanford of anthropology and biological sciences about a new finding that central African chimpanzees assemble a kit of tools to use in gathering honey.
Minnesota Public Radio’s “Midday” interviewed David Kang of international relations and business about the possibility of another war breaking out between North Korea and South Korea.
CBS News Huntington, W.Va., affiliate WOWK-TV featured College alumnus Daniel Seddiqui, whose “50 jobs in 50 states” project has taken him to West Virginia to work as a coal miner.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” interviewed David Kang of international relations and business about North Korea’s recent nuclear test.
The Atlantic cited Antonio Damasio, director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, in a column about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Los Angeles Magazine quoted Bill Deverell of history about issues California’s governor should tackle.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
CNN quoted David Kang of international relations and business about the suicide of former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun.
CNN quoted Julie Albright of sociology in a story about online dating sites that match women with “sugar daddies” who pay for companionship.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted David Kang of international relations and business about North Korea’s second nuclear test. Kang said that the international community has “an extremely thin band of options” in dealing with the threat.
Los Angeles Times noted that Nake Kamrany of economics will be a panelist at a Hammer Museum forum on Afghanistan. The Washington Post quoted Malcolm Klein, professor emeritus of sociology, about the recent indictment of a Latino gang that was allegedly motivated by racism.
Los Angeles Times quoted David Kang of international relations and business about former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, who committed suicide this weekend.
The Sacramento Bee ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s time in office.
The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Christopher Boehm of anthropology and biological sciences about possible reasons for the persistence of the blushing mechanism in dark-skinned people.
The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legacy.
Friday, May 21, 2009
Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the failure of this week’s California ballot measures.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
CNN’s “American Morning” highlighted research by Karen Hennigan of psychology and Malcolm Klein, professor emeritus of the College, aimed at identifying young people likely to join gangs.
USA Today quoted Dan Schnur of the USC College about California’s recent failed ballot measures, which were backed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The New York Times reported that Richard Easterlin of economics was awarded a labor economics prize by the Germany-based Institute for the Study of Labor.
The Wall Street Journal featured research by Malcolm Klein, professor emeritus of sociology, aimed at identifying young people likely to join gangs.
Bloomberg News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the fallout from yesterday’s special election, in which propositions aimed at alleviating California’s budget crisis failed.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
CNN highlighted the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, which is helping the nonprofit Cambodian Documentation Center as it gathers genocide testimonies for education and for evidence in ongoing war crime trials.
FastCompany featured research by Zhong-Lin Lu of psychology that demonstrates how a curveball appears to “break” at the last minute.
Los Angeles Times quoted James Dolan of earth sciences about the fault responsible for Sunday night’s earthquake.
The Sunday Times (Australia) cited a study on the neuroscience of admiration and morality, conducted by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang of the USC Rossier School, and Antonio Damasio, Hanna Costa Damasio and Andrea McColl, all of the Brain and Creativity Institute.
Politico quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ability to convince voters to pass the ballot initiatives facing voters today.
SF Weekly cited Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about a San Francisco chapter of the Service Employees International Union voting down a complex concession deal with Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Los Angeles Times quoted Karen Tongson of English and gender studies about the two finalists on “American Idol,” whose friendship appears to bridge cultural divides.
Pasadena Star-News ran an op-ed by Leland Saito of sociology and American studies and ethnicity about the San Gabriel Valley congressional race that is pitting Asian American candidate Judy Chu against Latino candidate Gil Cedillo.
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Washington Post, in a widely carried Associated Press story, quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, tomorrow’s ballot initiatives, backed by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Japan Times (Japan) reviewed the latest book by Abraham Lowenthal of international relations. “Global California: Rising to the Cosmopolitan Challenge” is a short brief for the proposition that California is almost its own nation, the story stated.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Associated Press quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology about the real-life story behind the 2007 movie “Alpha Dog.”
KCRW-FM’s “Which Way, L.A.?” interviewed Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about his new book, “Global California: Rising to the Cosmopolitan Challenge.”
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about former Vice President Dick Cheney speaking out in numerous interviews against the Obama administration.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Reuters featured research led by Kelly Young-Wolf of psychology, which found that drinking to improve mood is linked to depression and alcoholism.
Monday, May 11, 2009
The Scientist reviewed “Self Comes to Mind,” the musical piece by composer Bruce Adolphe, with text written by Antonio Damasio, director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, and a video created from brain images of Hanna Costa Damasio of the College.
Discovery News quoted Robert Rye of earth sciences about a new study showing that ancient primitive bacteria built themselves caves to live in.
Publishers Weekly reviewed “Knowing Christ Today: Why We Can Trust Spiritual Knowledge” by Dallas Willard of philosophy.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Poltics, about how skillful executive drop-bys by governors to disaster areas can bolster the mood of emergency workers and remind governors why they wanted the job in the first place.
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Fresno Bee quoted Dan Schnur, the director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Assemblyman Mike Villines resigning from his leadership position
The Huffington Post cited research by Timothy Biblarz of sociology and Judith Stacey, formerly of sociology.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 The New York Times quoted Barry Glassner of sociology about the American dream.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The New York Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the legacy of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The New York Times reviewed “Self Comes to Mind,” a work composed in collaboration with Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute, and performed Sunday night by cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
CNN interviewed Julie Albright of sociology about older women undergoing plastic surgery to compete with younger women for jobs.
Miami Herald ran an op-ed by Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about President Barack Obama’s first 100 days, in relation to Latin American policy.
Jornal do Brasil (Brazil) ran an op-ed by Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about President Obama’s performance at the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago last month.
Monday, May 4, 2009
The New York Times highlighted the performance of “Self Comes to Mind,” a collaborative musical work by composer Bruce Adolphe and scientist Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about polarization among California’s lawmakers.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the budget- related ballot initiatives facing California voters on May 19.
Friday, May 1, 2009
The New York Times highlighted an upcoming performance by Yo-Yo Ma of “Self Comes to Mind,” a work composed in collaboration with Antonio Damasio of the Brain and Creativity Institute.
Los Angeles Times featured the 2009 Chamber Day and Chamber Evening, fundraising events for the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber at USC’s Wrigley Marine Science Center.
The Mercury News quoted Kevin Starr of history about the population of San Jose, Calif., passing the one million mark.
April
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The New York Times highlighted G.K. Surya Prakash, George Olah of chemistry and Alain Goeppert in a story on turning carbon dioxide into fuel.
Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor of geography and American studies and ethnicity about how the recession is hitting immigrant workers harder than non-immigrant ones
Associated Press featured a study co-authored by Manuel Pastor of geography and American studies and ethnicity on the disproportionate number of minorities living in areas with high air pollution levels. Milwaukee is one of the 10 worst cities in the country when it comes to this problem, according to the widely carried story.
Pasadena Star-News quoted Karen Sternheimer of sociology about public fear regarding swine flu.
Friday, April 29, 2009
The Detroit News featured a study co-authored by Manuel Pastor of geography and American studies and ethnicity on the disproportionate number of minorities living in areas with high levels of air pollution. The study is one of the first efforts to correlate toxic emissions from factories with the ethnic and economic makeup of areas around them, the article reported.
Thursday, April 28, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle highlighted Kevin Starr of history, who was recently honored with a Distinguished Leadership Award by the American Ireland Fund for his contributions to arts, culture and education. Starr, California’s state librarian emeritus, has written about the state in a dozen books. “His best quality is the ability to take facts that nobody has joined together and create a new narrative,” said accountant Wade Hughan at an American Ireland Fund gala.
Associated Press TV featured Tony Michaels of biological sciences, and highlighted David Caron of biological sciences, in a story on alternative energy startup PhycoSystems. Michaels is the founder of the company, which hopes to eventually produce fuel from algae. “Algae are the fastest growing plants on the planet,” Michaels said. “From a biofuel standpoint, they use the least land and can produce the most product,” he added.
Monday, April 27, 2009 Los Angeles Times highlighted a Los Angeles Times Book Fair panel moderated by Bill Deverell of history, called “Unknown L.A.” “The truth is we know a lot about Los Angeles,” Deverell said. “But there’s a lot more to be learned about this place. There’s a long tradition of trying to figure out Los Angeles.” The panel was filmed for CSPAN’s “Book TV.
Los Angeles Times highlighted Abraham Lowenthal of international relations who was a panelist at a Los Angeles Times Book Fair event called “City Life: The Manufactured West.” “The thing about California is that everything grows, but nothing connects,” Lowenthal said. Lowenthal is the author of “Global California: Rising to the Cosmopolitan Challenge,” the story noted.
The Washington Post ran a review by Ronald Steel of international relations about “The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan” by James Mann. “Reagan’s rebellion, in Mann’s engrossing account, entailed viewing with guarded hope, rather than with cynicism, the efforts of Mikhail Gorbachev to liberalize the internal structure of the Soviet state and transform Moscow’s relations with its empire and its adversaries,” Steel wrote.
PBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCET-TV interviewed Carol Muske-Dukes of English about poetry and her term as California’s poet laureate. “I see it as a service position,” Muske-Dukes said. “I have an opportunity to do what poets usually don’t have the opportunity to do, which is to be heard. Poetry is supposed to be the highest art, but it’s also the art that’s the most vexed in terms of audience and readership. That is my goal: to reach as many people as possible and convince them that poetry really matters
San Francisco Chronicle ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about how President Barack Obama’s low-key style could mark a new era in American politics. “Obama’s supporters view this persona as evidence that he is measured, careful, even cool. His critics suggest that he’s detached, if not aloof, and unable to personally connect with the pain that ordinary Americans are experiencing.
Associated Press interviewed David Kang of international relations about two American journalists being held by North Korea for allegedly crossing into the country illegally from China. This isn’t the first time that this has happened, and on previous occasions those detained were released after long negotiations, Kang said. “With the political uncertainty in North Korea, my sense is this is when you rally around the flag and show how tough you are,” he noted.
LiveScience ran a column by Katrina Edwards of biological sciences and earth sciences about her research involving rock-eating bacteria at and below the sea floor. “I am known as the rock woman — or iron maiden — for my interests in microbes that live in the cracks and pores of volcanic rocks at the ocean floor, my favorite among these microbes being ones that eat iron for a living,” Edwards wrote.
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about Proposition 1B, which would provide $9.3 billion for California schools, but is contingent upon the passing of Proposition 1A, which continues tax increases for two years.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Associated Press highlighted a recent lecture by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies on the lack of female coaches in youth sports.
Ventura County Star featured Carol Muske-Dukes of English who is California’s new poet laureate. One problem with the Southern California poetry scene is that some of the poets are more concerned about being Hollywood stars than waxing poetic about moons, Muske-Dukes said.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Los Angeles Times quoted Kevin Starr of history in an obituary for writer James Houston. “Whether in fiction or nonfiction, few writers have more consistently addressed the enduring issues arising out of the California experience than James D. Houston,” Starr said. “For those of us writing about the Golden State, he set standards by which the rest of us judged our own efforts.”
The Korea Times (South Korea) quoted David Chan-oong Kang of international relations about the Proliferation Security Initiative, a U.S.-backed effort aimed at curbing the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction through tighter ship inspection. “The actual effect of Seoul’s Proliferation Security Initiative ... membership on North Korea is likely to be minimal, because its ships are already subject to careful scrutiny when they travel abroad,” Kang said.
AsianWeek featured the National Asian American Survey, conducted in part by Janelle Wong of political science and of American studies and ethnicity. The survey is the most comprehensive survey ever conducted of the political views of Asian Americans, the story stated. Among its many findings was that 63 percent of the adult Asian Americans are citizens, and 81 percent of that group are registered voters.
The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted the Holocaust survivor testimonies preserved by the USC Shoah Institute for Visual History and Education.
The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the six California ballot provisions, aimed at curbing state spending, that are up for vote in next month’s special election. “A message that at its core is about preventing politicians from spending too much is not a message that can be carried by politicians,” Schnur said.
Friday, April 17, 2009
The Washington Post quoted Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American literature and professor of English, about “everyday” American heroes like the captain who was held hostage by Somali pirates. Americans distinguish between celebrity and heroism, and seize on the latter “to reassure us about human nature” in a time of rampant cynicism, Braudy said in the widely carried Associated Press story. The nation has plenty of celebrities, but “not all celebrities are heroes by any means,” he said. Those who take heroic action can become instant stars, Braudy said, “[b]ut there’s something kind of tinny about celebrity as a concept.”
La Opinion ran an op-ed by Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about President Obama’s visit to Mexico. The new U.S. administration understands that Mexico faces serious and growing troubles, Lowenthal wrote. But the U.S. also admits that it has contributed to some of these problems and that addressing them requires cooperation, he added.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics,about sharpening political rhetoric as several Republicans position themselves for the 2010 California gubernatorial race. “It’s the first rain drop in what’s going to be a very, very long storm,” Schnur said.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Fox News’ “On the Record” highlighted a study by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang of the USC Rossier School, and Antonio Damasio, Hanna Costa Damasio and Andrea McColl, all of the USC College. Brain scans by the researchers revealed that empathy for others’ psychological pain engaged the same parts of the brain that responded to others’ physical pain, among other findings.
Reader’s Digest highlighted research by Antoine Bechara of psychology on learning from one’s mistakes. Bechara recently isolated two equally sized centers in the brain’s prefrontal cortex: one that he claims is responsible for the fear of failure and the other for the lure of success.
Bloomberg News quoted Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about U.S.-Mexico relations under former President George W. Bush compared with those under President Barack Obama.
Los Angeles Daily News quoted Dan Schnur,director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the “tea party” protests being staged by conservative activists.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
National Public Radio San Diego affiliate KPBS-FM’s “These Days” interviewed Abraham Lowenthal of international relations about his new book “Global California: Rising to the Cosmopolitan Challenge.” The book argues that California has “international DNA” and is closely integrated with the world system, but that current policy is not preparing the state to deal with this increasing closeness.
Financial Post (Canada) ran an op-ed co-written by Antoine Bechara of psychology about the rise of high- calorie diets. “In Western societies as well as in a growing number of developing nations, food has become over-abundant and often calorie-rich,” Bechara and a McGill University colleague wrote. “Medical science offers what seems to be a simple solution: People should eat less and better and exercise more. This advice is much easier to give than to follow.”
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Newsweek quoted Julie Albright of the USC College about online relationships. “Early researchers of the Internet thought it would be impossible to form relationships on the Web because we’re not in physical proximity to one another,” Albright said. “But we’ve really turned that notion on its head.”
Monday, April 13, 2009
Science News quoted Clifford Johnson of physics and astronomy about string theory. String theory has helped explain why matter behaves like liquid in extremely hot and extremely cold environments, the story noted. String theory’s proposal of an extra dimension beyond the three of space and one of time has allowed two systems — one of four dimensions, and the other of quarks and gluons — to become equivalent from a mathematical point of view. “The point is that we have two different kinds of systems capturing the same kind of physics,” Johnson said. “String theory provides us with a dictionary that translates between these two systems. ... The bottom line is we can exploit all this, because we can use ... easy computations in the gravity system to compute hard-to-compute things in the dual system.” Johnson spoke on the subject recently at the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s annual meeting.
Los Angeles Times quoted David Chan-oong Kang of international relations and business about the South Korean government reportedly blacklisting foreign journalists who fail to follow the official line on country’s handling of the economic crisis. “Koreans are extraordinarily sensitive to issues of hierarchy and international ranking,” Kang said. “There’s this mentality that: ‘We’re better than we’re being ranked. This is a reflection of how other countries view us. They don’t respect us enough.’” Kang is director of the Korean Studies Institute at USC, the story noted
San Francisco Chronicle reviewed “American Hybrid: A Norton Anthology of New Poetry,” co-edited by David St. John of English. “I have always believed that the great strength of American poetry resides, at its source, in its plurality of voices, its multitude of poetic styles, and its consistent resistance to the coercion of what emerges — in each generation — as a catalogue of prevailing literary trends,” St. John wrote in his introduction to the collection. “American Hybrid” began to take shape after St. John heard a lecture by co-editor Cole Swensen in 2005, the article reported. St. John is the author of nine poetry books and a volume of essays, the story noted.
Friday, April 10, 2009
USA Today highlighted Jennifer Wolch of geography in a story on nationwide efforts to “green” urban alleys. Inspired by Wolch’s research, Los Angeles created the Green Alleys Program last December to reduce the runoff of pollutants into the ocean and come up with creative uses for the spaces. “There are over 900 miles of alleys in the city of Los Angeles,” Wolch said. “Mostly, alleys are very underutilized, which can lead to unsavory activities,” she noted. Alleys can serve multiple purposes, from helping water quality to providing a public space “so people can walk or bike instead of drive, where people can get out and interact with the community,” she explained. Wolch directs the USC Center for Sustainable Cities, the story noted.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The Explorer highlighted research by Richard Easterlin, University Professor and professor of economics, on happiness. Easterlin is the namesake of “the Easterlin paradox,” which is described in his 1978 study finding that economic growth and prosperity don’t automatically produce greater human satisfaction.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Science News quoted Craig Stanford of anthropology and biological sciences about a new study finding that wild male chimpanzees exchange meat for sex with females on a long-term basis. “There’s no single explanation for chimp hunting patterns, but this new paper shows that we can’t dismiss a sex-for-meat strategy operating at any chimp study site,” Stanford said. A long-term perspective now appears crucial for understanding how chimps share meat, he added. Stanford has conducted related studies on chimps, a widely carried Discovery Channel story noted.
Financial Times noted that theatre director Katie Mitchell studied work by Antonio Damasio, David Dornsife Chair in Neuroscience and professor of psychology and neurology, in preparation for her latest show, “After Dido.” Mitchell studied Damasio to understand “what happens [to the brain] biologically when one or other of the six principal emotions occurs,” she said.
The Boston Globe noted that an emotional-intelligence researcher was influenced by the work of Antonio Damasio, David Dornsife Chair in Neuroscience and professor of psychology and neurology. Damasio has demonstrated how people rendered emotionless by brain damage became less rational, the story noted.
Reuters quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about the potential for widespread protests against California tax hikes. “There’s no way to predict whether we’re going to see a reprise of the [1970s] revolt that led to Prop. 13 or whether this is a false start,” Schnur said. “But the economic conditions are ripe for tax revolt, and advances in technology certainly make it easier to organize a coalition without access to huge amounts of money,” he added. Schnur directs the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at USC, the story noted.
The Guardian (U.K.) cited research by the USC Institute for Economic Policy Research at the USC College. A team headed by Michelle Goeree of economics found that African American girls are 50 percent more likely to be bulimic than their white counterparts.
The Orange County Register featured the Edison Challenge, a contest for middle school and high school students that is sponsored by the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies and Edison International. Students from an elementary school in Irvine, Calif., won for establishing a composting and green waste program. The prize will be a weeklong trip to the Wrigley Institute on Catalina Island.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Christian Science Monitor quoted David Chan-oong Kang of international relations about possible responses to North Korea’s rocket launch this weekend. Toughened sanctions would likely prompt an angry response from Pyongyang and make an early resumption of six-party talks impossible, Kang said. “The U.S. does not want to appear to go easy on North Korea, but it does not want to fall into the trap of effectively ending denuclearization negotiations,” he explained.
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Boston Globe ran an op-ed by Abraham Lowenthal, the first Robert F. Erburu Professor of Ethics, Globalization and Development and professor of international relations, about the United States’ Latin American strategy. “Latin American leaders are eager to meet and be associated with Obama, whose remarkable popular appeal is evident in the region,” Lowenthal wrote. Obama will make good use of this opportunity if he solidifies our representation in the region, addresses Cuba and Brazil, makes his overall approach to the region clear, listens, and avoids confrontation and promising too much, Lowenthal wrote.
The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Proposition 1F, which would prohibit state elected officials from receiving pay increases in years when the state is running a deficit. “The greatest impact of 1F is it provides a very visceral reminder to politicians of both parties exactly how little the voters of California think of them,” Schnur said.
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