UB in the News

James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, was interviewed for a story on WNYC-FM, a New York City public radio station, about the 26th District's three-way race for congress and the issues that face its rural and suburban communities that have seen a steady decline in jobs and population.

Joshua Dyck, assistant professor of political science, is quoted in an article distributed by Reuters on next week's special congressional election, a tight, three-way battle for New York's 26th congressional district.

Elayne Rapping, professor emeritus of American studies, is quoted in an article on amNY about Lady Gaga pulling ahead of Oprah Winfrey as the most popular entertainer on Forbes' annual "Celebrity 100" list. The Internet has helped catapult people, talented or not, into overnight "viral" sensations, but their shelf life is another story, Rapping said.

Stanley Schwartz, director of the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology Medicine, is quoted in an article in USA Today about the factors behind this spring's longer and more difficult allergy season. "Mold will grow under the fallen leaves from last season," he said. "So if it's very wet, it isn't just the blooming plants but it's also the mold, and many people are allergic to multiple airborne allergens."

Elayne Rapping, professor emeritus of American studies, was interviewed by NPR for a story about politicians' apparent susceptibility to having affairs. While journalists may have been more reticent about revealing such stories 40 or 50 years ago, she said, "Because of TMZ, the media is driven to cover things like this."

An article on CBS News' Tech Talk on five things never to say on Facebook includes posting any indication that you are your own biggest fan, and notes that UB researchers have found that women who base their self-worth on appearance and what people think of them tend to upload pictures very frequently.

Michael Stefanone, assistant professor of communication, was interviewed on Northeast Public Radio's Academic Minute about how the photos you post on social media sites influence how others perceive you.

An article in the Charlotte Observer about the 200th anniversary of the birth of Siamese Twins Chang and Eng Bunker and a reunion in July that will bring together descendents of the twins -- there are about 1,500 of them -- reports as part of the reunion, Cynthia Wu, assistant professor of American studies, will present new research into a book she's writing on the twins' impact on American literature and culture.

Kathryn Foster, director of the Regional Institute, is quoted in an article in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin about the shrinking student population in Broome County, which lost at least 4,745 school-aged children during the past decade, according to census figures.

Joshua Dyck, assistant professor of political science, was interviewed on the Capitol Pressroom, discussing the congressional race between Jack Davis, Jane Corwin and Kathleen Hochul in the 26th District.