In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections, a boycott of Russia at international hockey tournaments, private career colleges in Ontario, the growing online marketplace for burial plots, prediction markets and British Columbia’s provincial election, a link between psychopathic traits and a love for horror movies, an increase in visits to the emergency room (ERs) related to gambling disorders, online voting trends in municipal elections, the rise of women’s professional sports leagues, sports broadcasting shifts to streaming and a booming recreational basketball league.

Also covered in the media this week was research looking at progress and shortfalls in post-secondary education more than a decade since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)’s 94 Calls to Action, the upcoming Department of Dramatic Arts (DART) mainstage production of People, Places and Things and Brock’s Fall Preview Day.

What U.S. midterm election results could mean for Canada: Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggard was a guest on the Afternoon Drive show on Newstalk 610 CKTB discussing the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections. Associate Professor of Political Science Paul Hamilton also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB, sharing insights on the Steph Vivier in the Morning show about the midterm results.

Nations line up to boycott hockey games against Russia: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke with News Talk 980 CKNW about the ongoing fallout from a court ruling reinstating Russia to international hockey tournaments.

The role private career colleges play in Ontario’s school-to-work pipeline: Distinguished Professor of Education Louis Volante spoke with CBC Radio about the types of credentials and training private career colleges offer in Ontario.

Toronto’s cemeteries are running out of space. Why some are selling their burial plots online: Professor of Marketing and Product Innovation Tek Thongpapanl spoke with the Toronto Star about the online market for burial plots.

Major wagers placed on B.C. elections amid prediction markets growing influence: Professor of Finance Ernest Biktimirov spoke with CBC News about the prevalence of prediction markets in the recent provincial election.

The disturbing psychology of people who love horror movies: Professor of Psychology Angela Book spoke to Inc. about why people with psychopathic traits enjoy scary videos.

Gambling disorders in Ontario seeing more ER visit: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine joined CHCH Morning Live to discuss an increase in gambling disorder-related ER visits following the expansion of online gambling and the legalization of single-event sports betting in Ontario. He also spoke about the topic on Searching for Solutions on Newstalk 610 CKTB.

Burlington online voters surpassed election day turnout for the first time: Associate Professor of Political Science Nicole Goodman discussed online voting trends with the Hamilton Spectator in relation to Burlington’s recent municipal election. She also soke with InsideOttawaValley.com about voter turnout in that region.

Women’s professional sports leagues are exploding: Associate Professor of Sport Management Craig Hyatt discussed fan behaviour with the San Francisco Chronicle in relation to the explosion of women’s professional sports leagues.

Canada’s NHL streaming shift is hitting Maple Leafs fans harder than most: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke with The Athletic in the New York Times about Monday Night Hockey’s move to a streaming service. He also spoke with CBC Sports about the business side of a booming Toronto rec basketball league.

Visibility on campus does not always mean inclusion for Indigenous learners: Professor of Educational Studies and Interim Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement Sheila Cote-Meek was a guest on the Steph Vivier in the Morning show on Newstalk 610 CKTB, discussing her research into changes in Canadian post-secondary institutions since the TRC published its 94 Calls to Action. Her research was also featured in ThoroldToday.ca and other Village Media sites.

Dramatic arts students tackle tough addiction drama: Associate Professor of Theatre Danielle Wilson spoke with the St. Catharines Standard about the upcoming DART mainstage production of People, Places and Things she’s directing.

Prospective students invited to tour Brock during Fall Preview Day: The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local shared information about the upcoming Fall Preview Day set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 15.