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In the Media: Professor Roberto Pedace Examines Hollywood鈥檚 Diversity Issues in MarketWatch
In a MarketWatch op-ed, Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace examines a possible reason for demographic disparities in Hollywood films: studios鈥� concerns about international revenues. According to Pedace鈥檚 research, 鈥渁dding just one nonwhite lead actor led to a 40% decrease in international revenue,鈥� an effect that disappears in the domestic film market.
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In the Media: Patrick Van Horn Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Capital Buffer Regulations, Wall Street Journal Reports
The Wall Street Journal reported that capital buffer regulations may not be enough to stabilize banks in the long term, according to a paper co-authored by Assistant Professor of Economics Patrick van Horn.
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In the Media: PBS SoCal Highlights Myriam J. A. Chancy鈥檚 Ayiti Alive! Exhibition
PBS SoCal highlighted Hartley Burr Alexander Chair in the Humanities and Interim Director of the Humanities Institute Myriam J. A. Chancy鈥檚 Ayiti Alive! photography exhibition.
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In the Media: Sean Flynn鈥檚 Health Care Research Forms Basis for California Senate Candidate鈥檚 Platform
Los Altos engineer Alex Glew, a candidate for the California State Senate, is basing his health care platform on Associate Professor of Economics Sean Flynn鈥檚 book The Cure That Works, per an interview with the Daily Post.
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In the Media: Washington Post Op-Ed on Truth and Impeachment Cites Rivka Weinberg
In her latest piece on impeachment for the Washington Post, opinion writer Jennifer Rubin cited Professor of Philosophy Rivka Weinberg鈥檚 op-ed in the New York Times. Rubin placed Weinberg鈥檚 exploration of moral crimes in the context of her own analysis of Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff鈥檚 arguments in favor of impeachment.
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In the Media: Pae White 鈥�85 Installs Large-Scale Artwork at Beverly Center, Los Angeles Times Reports
If you鈥檝e enjoyed the eye-catching new artwork decorating the Beverly Center鈥檚 escalators, thank Pae White 鈥�85. The Los Angeles Times reported that 鈥淢oonsets for a Sunrise鈥� and 鈥淒ay for Night for Day鈥� have been installed on the escalators鈥� walls.
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In the Media: Rivka Weinberg Pens Op-Ed on Moral Crimes for the New York Times
Professor of Philosophy Rivka Weinberg addresses moral crimes, upstander vs. bystander realities, and the lessons of the Holocaust in an op-ed for the New York Times.
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In the Media: New York Times Remembers Norma Tanega 鈥�60
The New York Times remembered musician, artist, and teacher Norma Tanega 鈥�60, who passed away earlier this month from colon cancer. Her best-known song, 鈥淲alkin鈥� My Cat Named Dog,鈥� was released in 1966 and reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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In the Media: Lahnna Catalino Discusses Prioritizing Positivity on Science of Happiness Podcast
Assistant Professor of Psychology Lahnna Catalino discussed her research on prioritizing positivity on the Science of Happiness podcast. Catalino conducted a survey that examined how much time people made in their daily routines to pursue activities they loved.
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In the Media: House of Representatives Holds Moment of Silence for Anniversary of Attack on Gabby Giffords 鈥�93, The Hill Reports
The Hill reported that the House of Representatives held a moment of silence to mark the ninth anniversary of the 2011 Tucson shooting, in which six people were killed and former Rep. Gabby Giffords 鈥�93 was severely injured. Rep. Anne Kirkpatrick, who called for the moment of silence, said: 鈥淕abby had been my mentor in the state legislature, somebody I looked up to, admired. [鈥 She鈥檚 just outstanding in every way.鈥�
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