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Greensboro News & Record
Mark Robinson sues CNN for $50 million, claims defamation, election interference
Politics professor John Dinan said, "Any day that Mark Robinson is still in the race and is the subject of news stories is a gift to Democrats running for office in North Carolina and a headache for Republicans on the ballot.”
October 15, 2024
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Do NC voters know who their Congress reps are? We asked.
Politics professor John Dinan said in other states, voters deal with changing congressional districts less frequently than North Carolina voters. “North Carolina, because of the frequent line-drawing, because of the frequent litigation, has placed more burden on North Carolina voters than nearly any other state in the country in terms of every two years, leaving some voters to be placed in a different congressional district,” he said.
October 15, 2024
The New York Times
‘Hoop Dreams,’ 30 years later, remains an unflinching look at chasing basketball glory
Ambition can provide fulfilling yet fragile windows of opportunity. Few basketball odes embody that notion better than the critically acclaimed film "Hoop Dreams," which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release. Initially, the filmmaking trio, including cinematographer/producer and Wake Forest documentary film professor Peter Gilbert, planned for "Hoop Dreams" to be a 30-minute PBS special about two future NBA stars. The crew captured more than 250 hours of footage over five years after ultimately broadening its scope to study how inner cities impact aspiring basketball players and their support systems.
October 15, 2024
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
Rival NC marching bands pay tribute to Hurricane Helene victims
Wake Forest and NC State's Marching Bands joined together to play “Amazing Grace” in a moving tribute to all affected by Hurricane Helene, especially those in Western North Carolina. The moment quickly went viral, widely spreading the message of unity and hope. This story originally appeared on the Today show with Hoda Kotb. The Winston-Salem Journal also covered the news.
October 14, 2024
Triad Business Journal
Reynolda unveils $6M conservatory, welcome center
The largest renovation project at Reynolda House and Gardens in nearly two decades is designed to further drive tourism in Winston-Salem and includes the restoration of the greenhouse and a new welcome center. “The Brown Family Conservatory, in its beautiful, glistening state, is a beacon to come and discover Reynolda for the first time,” said Allison Perkins, Reynolda House Executive Director and Associate Provost for Reynolda House & Reynolda Gardens.
October 14, 2024
Freakonomics
Are betting markets more accurate than polls? Economics professor Koleman Strumpf commented extensively on presidential election betting in this episode of Freakonomics. "For regular people, the amount of information you can get out of these markets is vast. It’s the best, he said. "Because this is such a contentious election, I expect to see many billions of dollars bet on these markets."
October 11, 2024
Religion News Service
The past few years have left clergy burned out and exhausted. But that can change, say experts.
America’s pastors are tired. The decline of organized religion, the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic, political polarization — and the burden of caring for their congregation’s soul — have left many clergy feeling burned out and wondering how long they can hang on. “The most important thing a congregation can do is to create a safe culture,” said Gary Gunderson, professor of faith and the health of the public at the Wake Forest School of Divinity. “What is healthy for the clergy is healthy for everyone else in the congregation,” he said.
October 11, 2024
Al Jazeera English
In storm-battered North Carolina, lives and elections at stake
Politics and international affairs professor Betina Wilkinson noted that 11 of the 13 hardest-hit counties in North Carolina are predominantly Republican. While North Carolina’s election board has approved emergency measures to make it easier for voters in affected counties to cast their ballots—such as authorizing officials to set up new voting sites and extending early voting hours—how effective they will be remains to be seen. Still, "low voter turnout in mostly red districts will more than likely give Harris a slight edge over Trump,” said Wilkinson.
October 11, 2024
The Art Newspaper
What if luxury is art sellers’ salvation, and not their sin
“The lines between selling luxury and art have become increasingly blurred,” said sociology professor Ian Taplin, the author of the 2019 book "The Evolution of Luxury." “The big luxury brands know that art is something that resonates with their customers. They have made a killing using art, but the artists have not done that well with luxury goods."
October 11, 2024
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Law school, university establish pipeline to legal career
A new agreement has opened a path for Winston-Salem State University graduates to receive a substantial scholarship and attend law school at nearby Wake Forest University. A memorandum of understanding signed by the schools commits Wake Forest to enrolling two Winston-Salem State students each admissions cycle and providing each with a scholarship worth at least $35,000 per academic year, a news release from the historically black university said.
October 11, 2024
United Press International (UPI)
Where do Harris, Trump stand on LGBTQ rights?
"A March survey found that 68% of voters will take LGBTQ rights into consideration at the polls in the 2024 presidential election. Photo by Markus Spiske/Pexels Polls show that LGBTQ rights will likely factor into most Americans' pick for president this November as they choose between former Republican President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat. As citizens head to the polls in November, they can be confident that, on this topic at least, the candidates mean what they say," writes law professor Marie-Amelié George.
October 10, 2024
WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental journalist Elizabeth Kolbert to speak at WFU
Wake Forest University’s Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability will host author Elizabeth Kolbert as part of its conference on advancing stewardship. Kolbert is known for her writings in The New Yorker magazine and won a Pulitzer Prize for her book “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History.” WFDD’s Paul Garber spoke with Kolbert about her concerns for the environment.
October 10, 2024