New Zealand Prime Minister Wants To Deny Mosque Shooter Notoriety
International Business Times – March 19
The New Zealand mosque shootings have prompted Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to prevent a public platform for the alleged shooter, who had espoused white supremacist views. Ardern told reporters Tuesday that she would not state the shooter’s name, denying him the notoriety he may have sought … “A lot of these shooters want to be treated like celebrities. They want to be famous. So the key is to not give them that treatment,” Adam Lankford, a criminologist at the University of Alabama, told the Associated Press.
Should media avoid naming the gunmen in mass shootings?
Japan Today – March 19
A few months after teen shooters killed 12 classmates and her father at Columbine High School, Coni Sanders was standing in line at a grocery store with her young daughter when they came face to face with the magazine cover … Adam Lankford, a criminologist at the University of Alabama, who has studied the influence of media coverage on future shooters, said it’s vitally important to avoid excessive coverage of gunmen.
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Opinion | Every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education
Alabama Political Reporter – March 19
I firmly believe that every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education that prepares them for a successful career and fulfilling life. But far too many students in Alabama do not have this option … A recent University of Alabama report showed that students on AAA scholarships did better academically overall than low-income students in public schools and took steps toward equaling the performance of all Alabama students regardless of their demographic.
Terror map shows attacks against Muslims are rising across the world
Metro (U.K.) – March 19
Titled ‘Anti-Muslim, racist terror attacks rising worldwide’, the image by the Anadolu news agency shows how the twin terrorist attacks on mosques during Friday prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 15, were the latest in a series of anti-Muslim attacks around the world … In February, researchers at Georgia State University and the University of Alabama found that attacks committed by Muslims get 357 per cent more media coverage than attacks committed by other groups.
Report Finds Stark Disparity In Coverage Of Terror Acts
Burma Times – March 20
A report that concludes terrorist attacks blamed on Muslims receive 357 percent more coverage than other groups recirculated after recent terror attacks in New Zealand, which was carried out by a white, non-Muslim male … The study was authored by Erin M. Kearns of the University of Alabama and Allison E. Betus of Georgia State University, using data from the Global Terrorist Database — an open-source database of terror events from 1970 through 2017.
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2019’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States
Wallet Hub – March 19
One big point of difference among state economies is the tax burden of the average citizen. This number varies greatly. But what are the reasons behind why some states tax their residents more or less? … Susan Pace Hamill, Professor of Law and Honors Professor, Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. School of Law, University of Alabama: An argument can be made that wealthier states should subsidize poorer states (which is going on now) on equity grounds. However, arguments also can be made that some poorer states are not trying hard enough, meaning their tax revenues as a percentage of gross state product are proportionally lower than that of wealthier states.
Rise in cases of measles in U.S.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 19
Dr. Jane Weida with Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine at the University of Alabama says these outbreaks happen when people are not vaccinated. She says the vaccine is 99 percent effective in preventing measles, but some parents still aren’t vaccinating their children. This is due to a study that linked the vaccine to autism.
Column: Treat far-right terror as the threat it is
Gloucester Daily Times (Massachusetts) – March 19
The deadly attacks on two New Zealand mosques should draw attention to an obvious fact: Terrorists linked to the far right are no less murderous than the Islamist groups that get more headlines and attention from politicians … A recent paper by Erin Kearns of the University of Alabama and her colleagues showed only 12.5 percent of the 136 terrorist acts that occurred in the U.S. between 2006 and 2015 were linked to such groups – but they received more than half of the news coverage.
Salem News (Massachusetts) – March 19
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‘low-poly Echoes’ brings ‘play’ to ceramics
Albany Herald (Georgia) – March 19
Artist Matt Mitros takes the act of drinking from a mug to a whole new level with his exhibit “low-poly Echoes.” The exhibit opened at Plough Gallery on March 9 alongside the “Remember Me a Story” exhibit by metal smith Abigail Heuss … Mitros’ background is in philosophy and architectural engineering, and while he teaches ceramics at the University of Alabama, he brings his unique background to his work as well.
Watching Political Dramas With Female Leads Could Get You Into Politics
Ask Men – March 19
What’s your favorite political drama? Do you unwind with your old “West Wing” DVDs or do you prefer to get busy streaming “Homeland” and “Scandal”? Maybe you couldn’t bring yourself to watch “House of Cards” until Robin Wright’s Claire Underwood took over as commander in chief … Hoewe and co-author Lindsey Sherrill, a doctoral candidate at the University of Alabama, recruited their participants from Reddit, fan forums, and Twitter, testing them on both their investment in their chosen show’s story (called transportation) and the connection they felt to the characters (known as parasocial relationships).
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Trump poses a terror danger. The press needs to say so
Daily KOS – March 19
Donald Trump’s disgraceful response to the New Zealand mosque massacre, in which he downplayed the mounting threat posed by white global terrorists and spent the weekend legitimizing dangerous voices on the radical-right fringe, once again confirmed that he poses a threat to U.S. security … In fact, today a terrorist who isn’t Muslim would have to kill seven more people to receive the same amount of news coverage as a Muslim gunman would, according to University of Alabama researcher Erin Kearns.
U.S. Politics – March 19
This research shows: tattoos are good for your health
Gewoonvoorhem (Netherlands) – March 19
Are you already completely covered by tattoos or do you need that last reason to be convinced of putting your first tattoo? Then we have good news, because a study by the University of Alabama shows the following: “Tattoos are good for your health.” It turns out that a tattoo helps in the long run to prevent sniveling.
Researchers show best methods to help endangered woodpecker
Phys.org – March 19
The best methods to help an endangered woodpecker in Alabama thrive are installation of artificial homes and controlled burning in forests, according to research from The University of Alabama.
NWS offers severe weather workshops for deaf and hard of hearing
WHNT 19 (Huntsville) – March 19
Meteorologists are working to remember people who are deaf and hard of hearing as they work to put out life-saving messages, including severe weather alerts, to the community … This is available through donations and grants through the University of Alabama Center for Community Based Partnerships, said Darrin Griffin, Assistant Professor.
Young Texas Artists
Montgomery County News (Texas) – March 20
The 35th annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition culminated on Saturday, March 9, with the highly anticipated Finalists’ Concert & Awards at Conroe’s Crighton Theatre … The award was presented by Young Texas Artists 2019 Judge Diane Schultz, professor of flute, School of Music at The University of Alabama, and Young Texas Artists Board Chairman Richard Griffin.
OnlineMasters.com Names Top Master’s in Gifted and Talented Education Programs for 2019
Albany Times Union (New York) – March 20
OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, announced the release of their Best Online Master’s in Gifted and Talented Education Programs for 2019 … 2019 Best Master’s in Gifted and Talented Education Degree Programs (in alphabetical order): … Regent University; University of Alabama; University of Georgia.
Stamford Advocate (Connecticut) – March 20
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Acclaimed Organist to Give Free Concert April 7 at Asylum Hill
West Hartford Patch (Connecticut) – March 19
The Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to present a recital by internationally-acclaimed organist Faythe Freese on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 4:00pm at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford … Dr. Freese, whose performances have been hailed as “powerful …masterful… impressive … brilliant” is Professor of Organ at the University of Alabama School of Music and much in demand as a recitalist around the world.
UT STARs funding to enhance UTPB programs
OAOA.com – March 19
The University of Texas Permian Basin recently received close to $2 million from the UT System’s Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention program for use by five new and existing professors … Those awarded funds are Interim Chair of Mechanical Engineering Forrest Flocker; Omar Beg from UT Arlington; UTPB Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering Zhengwen Zeng; Mohamed Zobaa, assistant professor of geosciences at UTPB; and Lauren Neal, a doctoral candidate at the University of Alabama. Neal will support current initiatives in psychology and kinesiology, information from the university said.
Online Schools Report Publishes Ranking of Best Online Environmental Science Degrees
News On 6 (Tulsa, Oklahoma) – March 20
Online Schools Report has released their ranking of the Best Online Bachelor’s in Environmental Science. OSR is a new higher education ranking site with a data-focused approach to studying distance education.
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