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Gaston Gazette
Becoming a target:’ LGBTQ+ community in Gaston fears future
"Losing marriage equality would be a blow. It is a blow legally in terms of the tangible rights that come with marriage. It is also a blow in terms of what it says about the dignity of LGBTQ individuals and their equality," said law professor Marie-Amélie George. "But, it is only one legal issue. It is not every legal issue, and it is only one part of the constellation of rights that people have."
February 7, 2025
U.S. News and World Report
How will Trump’s tariffs affect homebuyers?
Builders will face significant financial pressure to pass the higher costs on to consumers, according to Pelin Pekgun, a Wake Forest business professor who studies supply chains and pricing. Pekgun said some homebuilders may feel they have to scale back or delay projects if critical materials become too expensive or scarce. That could result “in slower construction and fewer homes on the market. Limited supply could then push prices even higher, intensifying affordability challenges,” she said.
February 7, 2025
WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)
Professor explains science of sports betting
"Online sports gaming has gotten almost out of control," psychology professor John Petrocelli said. "When people are 90 to 100% confident in their predictions, they're usually only about 60 to 70% accurate. All of the losses are a near win, and this is the type of thing that keeps people coming back. For any one individual, the chances of consistently making it big in sports betting – you probably have a better chance of winning the Power Ball."
February 6, 2025
Quartz
Amazon finally passes Walmart in revenue
“Walmart and Amazon certainly offer consumers a choice regarding a wide range of conveniently-available products at affordable prices. But with the continued growth of online shopping, especially among younger demographics, and Amazon’s positioning as the go-to option in that mode, it would be surprising if Amazon wasn’t now able to continue outpacing Walmart in revenue going forward,” said Executive director of Wake Forest's Center for Retail Innovation Roger Beahm.
February 6, 2025
Yahoo Finance
Vanguard slashed its fees. That’s good news
“Vanguard’s fee cuts are a win for retail investors — you and me — helping to boost long-term returns,” said Mark Johnson, an investments and portfolio management professor. “In today’s market, expense ratios under 0.10% (10 basis points) are considered low, and Vanguard’s announcement aligns with founder Jack Bogle’s philosophy of maximizing returns by minimizing costs.”
February 6, 2025
The Conversation
"As seen in our study, U.S. views toward sports protests are tied to the role people believe athletes should play in society. For some, athletes can and should be role models; that includes by raising awareness of racial injustices. For others, athletes should only express their perspectives under certain conditions. And yet other Americans believe athletes are performers whose only role should be to entertain," writes politics and international relations professor Betina Wilkinson.
February 5, 2025
Morningstar
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
But what would losing the penny mean for the American consumer, who has been burned by inflation in recent years and is keenly aware of costs? "The bottom line, as I see it, it basically isn't going to have any impact," said economist Robert Whaples, who studied convenience-store data and sales taxes and determined that it would be a wash for consumers once some prices get rounded up and others get rounded down.
February 2, 2025
Carnegie Endowment
Sri Lanka’s Peaceful Revolution
Neil DeVotta, a professor of politics and international affairs at Wake Forest University, studies South Asian security and politics, ethnicity and nationalism, conflict resolution, and democratic transitions. He is also the author of a recent essay in the January 2025 issue of the Journal of Democracy, called “Sri Lanka’s Peaceful Revolution.” DeVotta is a guest on this podcast on the election in South Asia which has important ramifications both for India and the wider Indo-Pacific.
February 2, 2025
24-7 Press Release
Roger L. Beahm inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
Mr. Beahm is a distinguished professor of practice in marketing at Wake Forest University School of Business, where he has been imparting knowledge and shaping future leaders for over 15 years. His dedication to teaching both core and elective marketing courses spans undergraduate, pre-experience master's, and Master of Business Administration programs.
February 2, 2025
WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
Fellow GOP judge is a top donor in Jefferson Griffin’s legal fight
Murry's contribution falls into a bit of a gray area, according to Ellen Murphy, a professor who teaches legal ethics and professional responsibility at Wake Forest University's School of Law. Murphy also informed WUNC that she has made campaign contributions to Allison Riggs, including one in the early post-election period last fall. "So, is the [Griffin's legal expense fund] part of the campaign or is it another organization?" asked Murphy. "Or is it neither and, therefore, we need guidance on the issue?" The story ran statewide on WUNC.
January 31, 2025
WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)
WFU researchers recruiting participants for osteoarthritis study
Health and Exercise Science professors Steve Messier and Shannon Mihalko talked with Fox 8 to explain WFU's current osteoarthritis study and encourage interested participants to learn more. With this 48-month clinical study, researchers hope to determine whether the most common treatments for osteoarthritis – weight loss and exercise – also help prevent women from developing this degenerative joint disease. The segment is available to download here.
January 31, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Mark Robinson drops lawsuit against CNN, says he won’t run again for office
In a stunning twist, embattled former Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced on social media Friday he has dropped his lawsuit against CNN and ended his political career. Robinson's decision to drop his CNN lawsuit "was entirely expected, and the only question was how long after the election it would take before the lawsuit would be dropped," said politics professor John Dinan.
January 31, 2025