Media Tip Sheets
35 Years Later: How the Fall of the Berlin Wall Reshaped Europe
The 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall is a significant milestone in German history and the Cold War’s end. Commemorated on November 9, 2024, it honors the historic night when East and West Berliners came together to peacefully dismantle…
What Happens to the Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Trump Following His Election?
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he continues to face a barrage of legal actions against him. Syracuse University law professor Gregory Germain has been following the criminal and civil cases. In this article,…
Activating National Guard Troops for 2024 Election
Govenors in several states have called up National Guard troops in response to threats of violence on Election Day. Reporters looking for an expert on this issue, please see comments from Professor Emeritus William Banks. He is the author of…
P’Nut the Squirrel: Expert Insight on Pets, Politics, and Culture
The capture and euthanization of P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an expert to discuss the cultural and political power of pets, please consider Robert Wilson, associate…
Does Fear and Anxiety Get People to the Polls?
Reporters looking for an expert to discuss issues around the election and the ongoing anxiety and fear permeating society, please see comments from Shana Gadarian, professor of political science at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and co-author of “Anxious…
New Japan Rising: LDP’s Defeat Signals Shift Toward Inclusion
Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, shared her thoughts below on Japan’s general election results. Her research focuses on Japan, gender, and political economy. If you’d like to schedule…
Experts on Halloween Candy Cost and Health
If you are doing a story on Halloween candy prices and/or nutrition, I have two faculty experts you may want to consider speaking with. You can view their names and information below. If you’d like to schedule an interview, please…
How to Build a Better Sourdough Starter
In a newly-published paper, “Genomics and synthetic community experiments uncover the key metabolic roles of acetic acid bacteria in sourdough starter microbiomes,” researchers at Syracuse University College of Arts and Science examine how certain strains of bacteria, and specifically the…
How to Manage Your Stress During the 2024 Election
The American Psychological Association (APA) just released their Stress in America poll that shows that Americans are stressed out and politics and the 2024 election were some of the top concerns. According to the APA, More than 7 in 10 adults reported…
Expert Available: American Airlines Facing $50 million Fine
Syracuse University legal scholar and parent of a wheelchair user is available to comment on the news that American Airlines is facing a $50 million fine by the US Department of Transportation over its treatment of travelers who use wheelchairs….