IOC Would be Wise to Cancel 2021 Summer Games
Syracuse University Sport Management Professor Rick Burton says pandemic creates unlevel playing field for all Olympic nations. For your coverage of the possible cancelation of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, please consider the comments below from Rick Burton, the David B. Falk…
Law Professor: Executive Order Does Not Relieve Suffering
Syracuse University Constitutional Law Professor Jennifer Breen questions the need to place limitations on green cards and contends there is no evidence to suggest immigrants are contributing to growing national unemployment. If you are reporting on this subject, please consider Prof. Breen’s…
Mercury Matters 2020: A Science Brief for Journalists
MATS and Mercury in Context Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury in the U.S., accounting for approximately 48% of mercury emissions in 20151. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) were finalized in 2012 to regulate emissions…
Health Care Heroes Need a Break, Too
April 10, 2020 – The co-author of research on the health benefits of vacation says the same holds true for health care workers in our current climate, who can benefit from even small breaks to combat the pandemic’s emotional toll….
In Uncertain Economy, is Legal Cannabis a Safe Investment?
April 10, 2020 – Syracuse University Professor John Torrens, who conducts research on the value of legal cannabis investment, is available for interview on the topic. Please contact kkobland@syr.edu to arrange. “There is still quite a bit of volatility in…
Trouble Sleeping? Here Are Useful Tipzzzz
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2020 The only thing worse than waking up to more bad news is not falling asleep at all. For those who are having difficulty sleeping while under lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic, insomnia expert Dr….
Trump vs Biden: A Retrospective Election Not a Prospective Election
For Immediate Release April 8, 2020 Syracuse, NY – Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher is available to discuss the news that US Senator Bernie Sanders is dropping his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. “I don’t think the public…
Grisham Out-a Public Relations Perspective
April 7, 2020 If you are writing about Stephanie Grisham stepping down as White House press secretary, please consider the comments below from Tony D’Angelo. D’Angelo is a public relations professor at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School and former director of…
Equal Opportunity for All? Not for Students with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
For Immediate Release: April 7, 2020 The $2 trillion coronavirus stabilization bill contains a provision that gives Education Secretary Betsy DeVos the power to waive parts of the federal special education rules while school districts are struggling to teach their…
CDC Should Broaden Its Guidelines About Masks
April 1, 2020- According to CDC and World Health Organization guidelines, only the sick and their caretakers should wear face masks. But the CDC is considering broadening its guidelines and should do so immediately, says public health expert Dr. David…