In the News 2011

Karen L. Cox, associate professor in the History Department and author of the recently published book Dreaming of Dixie: How the South was Created in American Popular Culture (UNC Press, 2011), was featured in The New York Times on September 17, 2011. Her op-ed, “The South Ain’t Just Whistlin’ Dixie,” intelligently discusses the intersection of reality TV and Southern stereotypes against a backdrop of the complex and changing dynamics that characterize today’s South.
Criminology professor Dr. Paul Friday, was quoted in The Charlotte Observer story “Teens smoke less, binge drink more.” (June 23)
David Goldfield, History, just published a new book that was reviewed in The New York Times, “Was the Civil War necessary?” (Mar. 25), The LA Times,”Lessons of America’s Civil War” (Mar. 6), The Boston Globe, “Politics, Religion, and the Civil War” (Apr. 4), CNN.com,”4 ways we’re still fighting the Civil War” (Apr. 11), The Charlotte Observer, “Chat about the Civil War with ‘America Aflame’ author David Goldfield of UNC Charlotte” (Apr. 22), The Christian Science Monitor, “America Aflame: How the Civil War Created a Nation.” (Mar. 16) and other notable publications.
Dennis Ogburn, Anthropology, was quoted in The National Geographic cover story, “Inca Empire.” (Apr. 2011)
Paula Gross and Larry Mellichamp, Biology, were featured in The Charlotte Observer article, “Wacky and Wonderful Plants.”(Mar. 29) Mellichamp was also featured in The Charlotte Observer article, “Flora dines on unwary fauna.”(Apr. 17)
The dedication of The Fallen Heroes Memorial at Memorial Hall (which houses the UNC Charlotte Army and Air Force ROTC programs) was featured in The Charlotte Observer article, “To honor UNCC’s fallen heroes.” (Apr. 14) The memorial event was also featured on New14 Carolina and WBTV.
Cheryl Hicks, History, was on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “The History of White People,” with author Nell Irvin Painter, in advance of her talk, hosted by the Center for the Study of the New South. (Apr. 14)
Jonathan Marks, Anthropology, was discussed in the “PLoSBlogs” story, “Anthropologists United- Two responses to Kuper & Marks.” (Apr. 5)
Janni Sorensen, Geography and Earth Sciences, was featured in The Associated Press article, “Trying to save a neighborhood built to fail.” (Mar. 27)
Sean McCloud and James Tabor, Religious Studies, were featured on NPR with Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas, “Examining Cult Culture.” (Mar. 24)
Lisa Walker, Sociology, was featured in WBTV’s story, “Boomerang Babies: Is it OK to move back home as an adult?” (Mar. 23)
Jillian Tullis, Communication Studies, was featured in The Charlotte Observer article, “A drama of dying wishes.” (Mar. 22)
Topher Gee, Biology, was featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing,”Errors in the Classroom.” (Mar. 21)
Joe Kuhns, Criminal Justice, was interviewed on WFAE discussing, “‘Legal’ Drugs Soon To Be Illegal In NC.” (Mar. 16)
Richard Tedeschi, Psychology, was referenced in The New York Times article, “History Is on Japan’s Side.” (Mar. 15)
Andy Bobyarchick, Geography and Earth Sciences, was featured on WBTV’s Prime Time News story discussing, “Carolinas’ history of earthquakes.” (Mar. 11)
Akin Ogundiran, Africana studies, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article, “Letter from NAACP’S Nantambu lashes out at some blacks.” (Feb. 16)
Martha Kropf, political science, was featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing, the “2012 Democratic National Convention In Charlotte.” (Feb. 7)
Janet Levy, anthropology, was a guest on News 14 Carolina, discussing race in the interview, “In Depth: Deborah Smull and Janet Levy, Discovery Place.” (Feb. 5)
Jonathan Marks, anthropology, was featured on News 14 Carolina for the story “New exhibit looks to promote racial understanding,” and WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Race: Are We So Different?” Marks was also quoted in The Charlotte Post article, “Ethnicity’s more than skin deep.”(Feb.4)
Beth Bjerregaard, criminal justice, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article, “Will there be justice for Zahra Baker?” (Jan. 31)
Kathryn Johnson, religious studies, was interviewed on WSOC-TV, “Events In Egypt Being Closely Watched In Charlotte.” (Jan. 28)
Richard Toenjes, philosophy, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article, “White nationalists’ conference stymied.” (Jan. 27)
David Goldfield, history, was featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing, “The NEW New South: Part One.” (Jan. 24)
Heather Smith and Bill Graves, geography & earth sciences, were featured in Our State Magazine for their book, “Charlotte, N.C.: The Global Evolution of a New South City.” (January)
Paula Gross, botanical gardens, was interviewed on Heritageradionetwork.com in a broadcast called, “We Dig Plants.” The interview focused on Paula’s and Larry Mellichamp’s recently released book, Bizarre Botanicals. (Jan. 16)
Shannon and Paige McCallum, Africana studies, were featured in the Charlotte Observer article, “49ers’ sister act stronger after struggle.” (Jan. 15)
Megan Smith, English major and student body President, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article, “UNC chief takes aim at duplication to cuts costs.” (Jan. 15)
Eric Heberlig, political science, was quoted in The Charlotte Post article, “The new reality for black N.C. lawmakers.” (Jan. 13) He was also featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing, “NC Legislative Agenda.” (Feb. 18)
Greg Gbur, physics and optical science, was featured as a guest blogger on ScientificAmerican.com, “Invisibility: After several years of research, it’s just gotten weirder.” (Jan. 11)
David Swindell, political science, was quoted in the Style Weekly article, “2010 Richmonders of the Year.” (Jan. 3)
Paul Friday, criminal justice, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer articles, “Many 2010 slayings were in one area, northwest of uptown” (Jan. 3) and “Report Shows Jump In Opiate Use In Mecklenburg County.” (Feb. 25) He also appeared on WCNC-TV and WSOC-TV, discussing the same topic.
Yuri Herrera, languages and culture studies, was featured in the ElPais.com article, “La novela en la era de Internet.” (Jan.1)