The New Zealand Attacks Show How White Supremacy Went From a Homegrown Issue to a Global Threat
Time – March 21
The hard fact is that, in the U.S. at least, a measurable minority sympathize with the white-supremacist cause. A 2018 study from a University of Alabama researcher found that among white non-Hispanic Americans, 28% “expressed strong feelings of white identity; about 38% expressed strong feelings of white solidarity; and about 27% felt that whites suffer a meaningful amount of discrimination in American life.”
The politics of binge watching: Why shows like “Madam Secretary” can get you hooked on politics
Salon – March 21
Binge-watching TV has never been easier thanks to the rise of streaming services. Netflix’s pop-up asking “Are you still watching?” can feel like subtle shade at 3 a.m. after you’ve already consumed eight episodes in a row of “The Good Place.” But according to a new study, there are benefits to binging a political show with a female lead character, behavior that’s connected to increased political engagement. The University of Alabama’s Jennifer Hoewe, an assistant professor of communication, along with doctoral candidate Lindsey Sherrill, conducted a study of 218 fans (70 percent of whom were women) of three political dramas — “The Good Wife,” “Scandal” and “Madam Secretary” — to test their prediction if active viewership affected political efficacy and interest. The researchers selected these shows for what they see as a more accurate depiction of women in political leadership. The results of the study are published in the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media.
Report finds stark disparity in protection of terror acts
Brinkwire – 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.
University of Alabama studying Hurricane Michael warning communication
Panama City News Herald – March 20
If you lived through Hurricane Michael, the University of Alabama wants to hear from you. Dr. Laura Myers from the University of Alabama is conducting a study evaluating the communications of warnings related to Hurricane Michael, according to the National Weather Service. The study will look at messages that were received ahead and during the storm by the public, where the public received their information about the storm, and how effective that communication was. The study also is looking at what information those in the storm’s path used to make decisions about whether or not to evacuate.
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – March 20
Alabama student competing on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Friday
Tuscaloosa News – March 21
It began in a simple way. After her first year at the University of Alabama, Bethany Patterson returned home to Olive Branch, Mississippi, for the summer. Looking to spend more time together, Patterson and her family revived an old tradition: watching “Wheel of Fortune” together. This time around, the family watched the show every night it was on that summer. While the rest of the family passively watched as contestants spun the show’s iconic wheel or told presenter Vanna White which letter to point to, Patterson and her father, Joel, became hooked on seeing who could decipher the puzzle the fastest.
Education notes
Paducah Sun – March 20
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) student Reese Butler of Paducah is serving as the chief operations officer in spring 2019 for Forza Financial, an innovative microfinance bank built for entrepreneurs.
Lancaster County college news: March 20, 2019
Lancaster Online – March 20
Morgan Denlinger, of Lancaster, received a Bachelor of Science in nursing Dec. 15, 2018, from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Zip06News (Madison, Connecticut) – March 20
Mobile native gains ‘cultural competence’ in Ghana
Lagniappe – March 20 (Subscription only)
It shouldn’t take spending three months in Ghana to align perspectives of privilege, but Fredericka Brinkley readily admits she needed the experience. Brinkley, an advanced-standing MSW student and Mobile native, could have completed her required undergraduate social work field placement in Alabama – like many of her peers – but she believed an international field placement would provide the ultimate experience for her desired career in sustainable community development.
Dining halls, students work to reduce food waste
Crimson White – March 21
The University of Alabama is taking steps to combat food waste. Last year, the amount of food waste on campus was reduced by 20,610 pounds. The effort to cut down on food waste is spearheaded by Aramark Corporation, the food service company that manages the UA dining halls and commercial restaurants. Bruce McVeagh, the district manager for Aramark, is at the forefront of the battle. “Food waste is something we attack like a war,” McVeagh said. “We attack it on several different fronts.”
UA dance students to perform in Dance Alabama – Live interview
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 20
Our special guest tonight is Heather Hunt. She’s a University of Alabama student studying dance. She’s going to tell us all about their big Spring Showcase.
Southern Smash visits University of Alabama
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – March 20
Southern Smash is bringing scale smash event to the UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA. The event’s goal is to raise awareness for eating disorders and promote positive body image. It starts at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church which is next to campus.
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – March 20
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – March 20