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\u2019s 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\u2019s professional sports leagues, sports broadcasting shifts to streaming and a booming recreational basketball league.<\/p>\n
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)\u2019s 94 Calls to Action, the upcoming Department of Dramatic Arts (DART) mainstage production of People, Places and Things<\/em> and Brock\u2019s Fall Preview Day.<\/p>\n What U.S. midterm election results could mean for Canada:<\/strong> Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggard was a guest on the Afternoon Drive<\/em> show on Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> discussing the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections. Associate Professor of Political Science Paul Hamilton also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>, sharing insights on the Steph Vivier in the Morning <\/em>show about the midterm results.<\/p>\n Nations line up to boycott hockey games against Russia:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke with News Talk 980 CKNW<\/a> about the ongoing fallout from a court ruling reinstating Russia to international hockey tournaments.<\/p>\n The role private career colleges play in Ontario\u2019s school-to-work pipeline:<\/strong> Distinguished Professor of Education Louis Volante spoke with CBC Radio<\/a> about the types of credentials and training private career colleges offer in Ontario.<\/p>\n Toronto\u2019s cemeteries are running out of space. Why some are selling their burial plots online:<\/strong> Professor of Marketing and Product Innovation Tek Thongpapanl spoke with the Toronto Star<\/em><\/a> about the online market for burial plots.<\/p>\n Major wagers placed on B.C. elections amid prediction markets growing influence:<\/strong> Professor of Finance Ernest Biktimirov spoke with CBC News<\/a> about the prevalence of prediction markets in the recent provincial election.<\/p>\n The disturbing psychology of people who love horror movies:<\/strong> Professor of Psychology Angela Book spoke to Inc.<\/a> about why people with psychopathic traits enjoy scary videos.<\/p>\n Gambling disorders in Ontario seeing more ER visit:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine joined CHCH Morning Live<\/em><\/a> 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<\/em> on Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>.<\/p>\n Burlington online voters surpassed election day turnout for the first time:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Political Science Nicole Goodman discussed online voting trends with the Hamilton Spectator<\/em><\/a> in relation to Burlington\u2019s recent municipal election. She also soke with InsideOttawaValley.com<\/a> about voter turnout in that region.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s professional sports leagues are exploding:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Sport Management Craig Hyatt discussed fan behaviour with the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> in relation to the explosion of women\u2019s professional sports leagues.<\/p>\n Canada\u2019s NHL streaming shift is hitting Maple Leafs fans harder than most:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke with The Athletic<\/em><\/a> in the New York Times <\/em>about Monday Night Hockey\u2019s move to a streaming service. He also spoke with CBC Sports<\/a> about the business side of a booming Toronto rec basketball league.<\/p>\n Visibility on campus does not always mean inclusion for Indigenous learners:<\/strong> Professor of Educational Studies and Interim Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement Sheila Cote-Meek was a guest on the Steph Vivier in the Morning<\/em> show on Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>, 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<\/a> and other Village Media sites.<\/p>\n Dramatic arts students tackle tough addiction drama: <\/strong>Associate Professor of Theatre Danielle Wilson spoke with the St. Catharines Standard<\/em><\/a> about the upcoming DART mainstage production of People, Places and Things<\/em> she\u2019s directing.<\/p>\n