IN THE NEWS: Temperance movement’s health ties, Metrolinx’s failed Jackpot City gamble and impact of birth order

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed new views on the temperance movement, a commercial naming rights deal gone awry, birth order and personality, union strategies, new uses for bamboo, North America’s political future, the future of education, a potential cure for lung diseases and Buffalo Bills fans in Niagara.

The New Temperance Is All About Health: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to The Atlantic about shifting attitudes and guidance around alcohol consumption. Burlington Today also featured coverage of his take the issue.

Metrolinx explored naming deal for GO station with online gambling company: sources: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to CBC News about the recent breakdown of a commercial naming rights deal between Jackpot City and the Metrolinx Exhibition GO station.

Study reveals middle children are more honest, humble, and agreeable than their siblings: Professor of Psychology Michael Ashton’s research on the impact of birth order on personality was featured in Upworthy and Pelham Today.

Unions, homeowners, TTC riders: Who wins, who loses with Olivia Chow’s new spending plans?: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to The Toronto Star about unions looking to make up “for lost ground” in ongoing labour negotiations.

Carbon Negative Construction with Engineered Bamboo: Associate Professor of Engineering Amir Mofidi spoke to the Building Good podcast about the potential uses of engineered bamboo for construction.

Trump Talk and Canada’s Political Future: Associate Professors of Political Science Stefan Dolgert and Blayne Haggart spoke to YourTV Niagara about a recent panel on Donald Trump they hosted at the St. Catharines Public Library with Associate Professor of Political Science Pascal Lupien and Caroline Dunton, a postdoctoral fellow from Queen’s University. Dolgert also spoke to CHCH News about the Liberal leadership race and Associate Professor of Political Science Matthew Hennigar spoke to Rabble.ca about Justin Trudeau’s resignation and prorogation of Parliament.

Research discovery may cure age-related lung diseases: Professor of Health Sciences Newman Sze spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about his recent lung disease research.

The future of education: Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke to YourTV Niagara about how compulsory education systems can envision broader objectives and outcomes for students.

Brock professor breaks down Buffalo Bills fandom among Canadians: Associate Professor of Sport Management Craig Hyatt spoke to Giant FM about what drives Buffalo Bills fandom in Canada.

Brock University to Paint the Meridian Red: Associate Director of Brock Sports Courtney Smith spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about Brock’s popular doubleheader featuring its men’s and women’s basketball teams. The downtown showdown was also featured in the St. Catharines Standard.


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