{"id":105631,"date":"2025-10-31T11:02:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=105631"},"modified":"2025-11-03T11:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:13:51","slug":"in-the-news-spooky-stories-literature-lessons-and-sports-funding-shortfalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2025\/10\/in-the-news-spooky-stories-literature-lessons-and-sports-funding-shortfalls\/","title":{"rendered":"In the News: Spooky stories, literature lessons and sports funding shortfalls"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the origins of spooky stories, using horror films to study memory, linking to famous authors to justify behaviour, a crisis in funding for sport, Blue Jays fandom, facial recognition technology and the notwithstanding clause. A Brock professor earning recognition for excellence in equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and the University’s upcoming Fall Preview day were also featured in the media.<\/p>\n

Why spooky stories thrill and what they can teach:<\/strong> Associate Professor of English Language and Literature and Dean of Humanities James Allard spoke to CBC morning shows across the province, such as CBC Ottawa Morning<\/a>, CBC Metro Morning<\/a>, CBC Radio One Thunder Bay<\/a>, CBC Radio One Kitchener-Waterloo<\/a> and CBC Windsor Morning<\/a>, about the history of Gothic literature. Professor of English Language and Literature Ann Howey spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about historical portrayals of women as villains. Professor of Psychology Karen Campbell spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local<\/a> about her research teams’ use of Hitchcock films to study aging and memory. Brock professors also shared their takes on spooky themes in literature in Thorold Today<\/a> and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.<\/a><\/p>\n

Elon Musk really doesn’t get The Lord of the Rings: <\/strong>Assistant Professor of Game Studies Emma Vossen spoke to Wired<\/a> <\/em>about people finding connections within author J.R.R. Tolkien’s work to justify their actions and values.<\/p>\n

Why the Canadian sport system is in financial disarray: <\/strong>Professor of Sport Management Julie Stevens spoke to CBC News about the importance of investing in sport<\/a> and the value that local sport brings to the country<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Blue Jays’ success sparks national pride and shared identity: <\/strong>Associate Professor of Sport Management Olan Scott spoke to CHCH News<\/a> about the allure of attending a World Series game despite the high ticket prices. Scott; Associate Professor of Communications, Popular Culture and Film Anthony Kinik; Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee; Associate Professor of Kinesiology Michael Holmes; and Associate Professor of Marketing Eric Dolansky also spoke about the Blue Jays’ historical playoff run in Barrie Today<\/a> and Orillia Matters<\/a>. Second-year Sport Management student Christian Meagher-Sturgeon<\/span>\u00a0spoke to CBC Radio<\/a> about his Jays fandom and the podcast he started about the team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crossing the border from Windsor? You’ll soon be photographed when entering and exiting the U.S.: <\/strong>Professor of Psychology Cathy Mondloch\u00a0spoke to CBC News<\/a> about the Canada Border Services Agency’s expanded use of facial recognition technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unions in a bind as governments increasingly use arcane pieces of the law to quash strikes: <\/strong>Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to The Globe and Mail<\/em><\/a> about the Alberta government’s use of the notwithstanding clause.<\/p>\n

Hamilton youth, educators and organization recognized for diversity leadership: <\/strong>Associate Professor of Educational Studies <\/span>Leanne Taylor was featured in the The Hamilton Spectator<\/em><\/a> in recognition of her Senior Leader Diversity Champion award, presented by the EMpower Strategy Group at its annual Greater Golden Horseshoe Diversity Awards ceremony.<\/p>\n

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Brock welcoming future students to campus on Sunday:<\/strong> Coverage of Brock’s upcoming Fall Preview Day was featured on Giant FM<\/a> and Niagara-on-the-Lake Local<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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