Remembering Louis Cantori, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun
A Baltimore Sun obituary recalled the vast teaching and research career of Lou Cantori, professor emeritus of political science. The obituary appeared on May 14.
www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bal-md.ob.cantori14may14,0,2536662.story
Robert Provine, Psychology, in the Washington Post
The Washington Post cited the ongoing body of research on laughter conducted by Robert Provine, professor of psychology. The item, “Worth a Laugh,” appeared on May 13.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/12/AR2008051202188_3.html
Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the Los Angeles Times
In advance of the West Virginia primary, Associate Professor of Political Science Tom Schaller spoke with the Los Angeles Times about strategies that could be critical to the success of Barack Obama’s campaign. “The best way for Obama to make inroads with white voters in blue-collar, leaning-red states is to push economic issues to the front and continue to depict the war as a money pit,” Schaller said. The story, “West Virginia Could Spell Trouble for Obama,” ran on May 10.
www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-race10-2008may10,0,5432711,full.story
James Trela, Sociology, in the Baltimore Sun
James Trela, associate professor and chair of the sociology department, discussed the social and networking options that make the annual Preakness Stakes horse race a unique event in Maryland. The article, “They’re Off … to Party at the Preakness,” ran on May 15.
www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/bal-li.scene15may15,0,7037950.story
Joe Tropea ‘06, Graduate Student in Historical Studies, in the Baltimore City Paper
Joe Tropea ’06 history, a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in historical studies, published an extensive piece in the Baltimore City Paper about the 40th anniversary of the “Catonsville Nine” peace demonstration against the Vietnam War. The feature, “Hit and Stay,” appeared in the May 14 issue.
www.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=15722
