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WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
Local expert weighs in on Moore v. Harper Supreme Court ruling and what it means for North Carolina
Politics professor John Dinan said the Supreme Court allowed for some judicial review but did not grant courts free rein. “It could have freed up state legislatures around the country to draw district maps in ways that could be unchallenged by their own state supreme court,” he said. “So, basically it’s a status quo decision that the U.S. Supreme Court handed down — status quo for North Carolina and status quo for the rest of the country.”
June 27, 2023
aeon
What can Augustine of Hippo’s philosophy teach us about hope?
“Today, much social criticism rightly offers rigorous analyses of political systems and structures to diagnose, deconstruct and disrupt domination. The virtue of hope depends on such criticism to register and resist presumption. Yet this criticism can breed cynicism and despair if it does not also empower audiences to address the problems it diagnoses,” writes professor Michael Lamb, executive director of the University’s Program for Leadership and Character.
June 26, 2023
Daily Republic
North Carolina transgender athlete ban affects private schools and universities. But is it legal?
There’s been a “massive uptick” in transgender-related legislation across the country, said law professor Marie-Amélie George. It’s now become a wedge issue that can be exploited by politicians, she said. “As trans individuals have become more visible and public and have demanded their rights, we’re seeing a backlash.”
June 26, 2023
Cleveland.com
A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade, August election makes Ohio ‘ground zero’ in abortion fight
Politics professor and state constitutional issues expert John Dinan said the fight over ballot access rules pre-dates last year’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned national legal protections for abortion. “There is no doubt that the Dobbs decision is generating additional interest in state constitutional amendment rules and efforts to change the rules for qualifying and approving initiated amendments in particular. The referendum this August in Ohio on a measure to tighten amendment rules is just one of several similar votes that will be held in coming years.”
June 25, 2023
American Law Institute
Andrew Klein is next Dean of Wake Forest Law
“I could not be more excited about becoming part of a place with such a long and distinguished record of training excellent lawyers and outstanding leaders,” said Andrew Klein in the announcement. “I look forward to honoring the school’s best traditions, building on its successes and ensuring a future as bright as its past.” Klein will begin his role as dean on July 1.
June 23, 2023
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
NBA star Chris Paul speaks at Wake Forest University about his new book
Wake Forest University got to see one of the Triad’s most recognizable pro athletes. NBA star Chris Paul is promoting his memoir titled, “Sixty-one: Life Lessons from papa on and off the court.” Paul, who grew up in Lewisville, was in his senior year at West Forsyth High School when his grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, was murdered by five teens on Nov. 15, 2002. The day before, he signed his national letter of intent to play at Wake Forest.
The Winston-Salem Journal also covered this story.
June 23, 2023
Triad City Beat
‘We love Black people’: African diasporic celebration 1Love Festival returns to W-S this weekend
“There were Black folks here, Black folks there, Black folks everywhere.” That’s how Melva Sampson, assistant professor of preaching and practical theology in the School of Divinity. After the Black Theatre Festival, she and her husband created the 1Love Festival, a “celebration of African diasporic culture through music, art, innovation and entrepreneurship.” The event was held June 22-24 at the Enterprise Center and Reynolds Place Theatre in Winston-Sal
June 22, 2023
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest’s football stadium is now named Allegacy Stadium
Wake Forest’s football stadium has a new name – Allegacy Stadium. “Allegacy CEO Cathy Pace and I share a strong commitment to the wellbeing and future of the Winston-Salem community and our region,” said Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente. “I want to thank her and Allegacy’s board of directors and executive leadership team for their deep collaboration and engagement throughout this process.”
The Triad Business Journal and other local, regional and national news covered this announcement.
June 21, 2023
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Young musicians to take stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City
The trip to New York wouldn’t have been possible without the help of a nonprofit led by Wake Forest sophomore Chase Clark from Colfax, N.C. “Being able to support an organization like this, doing so many great things for the community, is a priceless opportunity for me,” Clark said. Her organization, Chase’s Chance” donated $2,300 to help make this trip possible and special for students.
June 21, 2023
Phys.org
Stereotypes about dads are harming millions, family relationship expert warns
“The fact that so many Americans are held captive by these baseless beliefs helps explain why many American fathers do not take a paternity leave even though their company offers it,” explains education professor Linda Nielsen. “These fathers say they are worried that if they take time off, their families will pay the price down the road. Though their employer might have an official leave policy, many men worry how their bosses or co-workers really feel about their taking leave.”
June 19, 2023
Yahoo News
Why Juneteenth represents freedom better than July 4 for many Americans
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in America. But the Civil War was still raging, and the South’s brutal enslavement of Black people continued. “Those proclamations by the federal government did not reach everyone, nor did everyone in those rebelling territories feel that they were obligated to follow the dictates of President Lincoln and the federal government,” said Corey D.B. Walker, professor of humanities and director of Wake Forest’s program of African American Studies.
June 19, 2023
Winston-Salem Journal
More than ‘a Band-Aid’: Smith Reynolds presses erosion project, calls for city funds
Courtney Di Vittorio, an engineering professor who specializes in water management and is familiar with the Brushy Fork site, agreed that pinpointing a cause of the erosion is complicated. “I am coming from the engineering perspective, which emphasizes acknowledging unknowns and uncertainties,” she explained. “I do think this anecdotal evidence from residents regarding the rapid erosion is important and helps to tell the story, but it is difficult to prove this given the data we have available.”
June 19, 2023