Myriad spoofs, parodies and cartoons criticizing Bush have proliferated over the Internet, but Arkansas researchers say this form of pop culture protest is no match for the administration's own use of myth in its rhetoric.
Although many in the movie business voiced dissent on the war in Iraq, a Purdue University American history expert says the war-related movies that Hollywood produces will not represent the popular opinion of Tinsel Town.
On May 2, popular baby doctor Benjamin Spock would have turned 100. The world-famous pediatrician changed the face of parenting with his soothing words of practical advice and his conviction to use instinct as a guide. A University of Alberta researcher has analysed Dr. Spock -- particularly his advice on infant feeding and how it has changed over his decades of work.
Two Purdue University experts can talk about how the war has caused advertisers to seek new domestic and international strategies. Foreign consumers aren't likely to let their taste buds do the talking when it comes to expressing their distaste with American policy, says one communication expert.
When does a plumber make more money than a Hollywood movie star? When he stars in a popular video game.
Placing reporters on the front lines with the American military in Iraq has been a public relations success - so far, says a Ball State University journalism professor.
With the baseball season upon us, there's a book bound to be a hit with baseball fans and movie buffs. "Often the two are the same," notes Steve Wood, whose just-released book Reel Baseball examines the cultural intersection between film and baseball.
Alan Alda will present a seminar for Southampton College writing, theater and film students as part of the Southampton Special College Lecture Series on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Avram Theater.
Wolfgang Mieder, deemed by Smithsonian magazine as "the world's top proverb expert," has gathered more than 150 sapient maxims and juxtaposed each with several fractured and humorous variations in his new book.
1) Counseling psychologist, calming children during war. 2) Professor of nuclear physics, Iraq using weapons of mass destruction. 3) Sociologist, conservative churchgoers harboring anti-Islamic views. 4) Many more.
A Purdue University pop culture expert will tune into this year's Academy Awards not to hear who wins, but to hear what the stars have to say about war in Iraq. "Hollywood loves to step up to the soapbox as they did during the Vietnam War."
When the 75th annual Academy Awards ceremonies take place on March 23, a UD professor will be watching to see how many Oscars"Chicago" takes home.
Following every men's college basketball tournament game this month, reporters will likely look to the coaches to explain the outcome. To help explain the coaches' comments, the media can turn to a Wake Forest University professor who has researched coaches' post-game comments for nearly two decades.
This scenario, of David slaying Goliath has yet to happen in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. John Rajca, mathematics instructor, has a statistical model that says it is due to happen soon.
A nutritional program developed by a Ball State University researcher is being credited with bolstering one of the nation's top college athletic programs.
As Irish-Americans celebrate in honor of St. Patrick, a Brigham Young University professor is distinguishing a little-known female Irish pirate who influenced Irish culture and defied traditional gender roles.
Ball State University experts are ready and available to provide information and background on a variety of issues related to spring.
ABC's new reality television program, "Are You Hot? The Search for America's Sexiest People," could spell trouble for sensitive teens or those who have eating disorders, says an associate professor of community and family medicine at Saint Louis University.
For the first time, famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart's most personal items, including love letters, fan mail and her last signature, will be available for the public to view.
Here are some sources from Kansas State University who can comment on various aspects of potential war with Iraq.
"The Simpsons" initially defied conventional television programming and "was the single most influential program in establishing FOX as a legitimate broadcast television network."
Ball State University experts are available to provide information and background on a variety of issues related to a potential war with Iraq.
1) Unemployment takes toll psychologically; 2) Glucosomine helps rebuild cartilage; 3) Many personal trainers lack proper education; 4) American economy may be down, but not out; 5) Study finds older adults dislike negative ads.
Cornell University students are the first to produce computerized clothing patterns from body scans for custom fits, thanks to a donation of software from the Lectra Company. Virtual storefronts where consumers can order custom-fit garments from the Internet may soon be available.
Baylor University is home to what could be 'the ultimate valentine' -- the handwritten manuscript of one of the world's most famous love poems, "How Do I Love Thee?"
A Purdue University communication professor says it's no surprise that reality shows, such as "American Idol," "The Bachelorette" and "Joe Millionaire," are expected to be leaders in this month's television sweeps.
The Wisconsin Film Festival, a public program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arts Institute, is slated for Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 30. Over four days, the festival will feature more than 100 fresh and original independent feature films, documentaries, world cinema, experimental films and the work of Wisconsin filmmakers.
How do you select a new World Trade Center site design from plans that range from a simple sacred mound to the world's tallest tower? asks one Ball State University architecture expert.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you need something just a little different or a perspective out of the ordinary, give our experts here at the University of Maryland a call.
Tip #1: Today's quick-fix society says counseling is the answer when a marriage is on the rocks. Not so fast. Research by SMU psychology professor Robert Hampson shows that only 50 percent of the couples in counseling benefit from therapy.
Vara Neverow, an English professor at Southern Connecticut State University and president of the International Virginia Woolf Society, says "The Hours," the new Paramount film, inaccurately portrays British writer Woolf, who died in 1941, as an invalid madwoman.
1) Super Bowl advertisers are looking beyond traditional 30-second spots to get their companies air time in front of consumers, Temple advertising professor says; 2) Paying more to fill 'er up? Don't blame Saddam; 3) From economic standpoint, Philadelphia Eagles are flying high.
Harry Potter fans who have waited more than two years since the release of the fourth book in the series will only have to wait a little longer for the fifth book -- a release date of June 21 has just been announced for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
Marketing Professor Doug Stayman offers a pre-game take on this year's Super Bowl ads. He and his students at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management will conduct their traditional post-game analysis of ad strategies and effectiveness.
The Buffalo Sabres became the second NHL franchise this season to declare bankruptcy. With teams in crisis, and others in trouble, the NHL needs to take aggressive measures to promote cost containment and competitive balance.
Are popular television shows planting subversive ideas in viewers' minds? Probably not, laments an Arkansas researcher. His new book examines "subversive" television shows from The Twilight Zone to The X-Files, reveals how they fall short of revolutionary, and explains why that might be a bad thing.
Since the beginning of the 20th Century, Hollywood has waged a war of images and words against every other new entertainment medium. In particular, the film industry seems to have reserved special ire for radio, television and the Internet.
Westminster College, one of the nation's leading private, church-related liberal arts colleges, will not be advertising in this year's Super Bowl. The announcement didn't seem to faze ABC executives.
Parents of Davidson College students at least don't have to worry about their walking around in dirty underwear. For the past eighty-three years a laundry service fee has been incorporated into mandatory student charges, and it's a price that most students and parents are happy to bear.
1) Worried about holiday over-eating? 2) Is it possible to celebrate the holidays and be environmentally friendly? 3) What was the Christmas star? 4) Here are some news tip ideas from Michigan State University.
Ball State University physiologist Jeffrey Clark says President Bush's plan to inoculate millions of Americans could take years to accomplish, leaving most of the U.S. population at risk.
North Korea's announcement that it will immediately reactivate a nuclear reactor is "a definite sign that the U.S. policy in regard to North Korea is not working," according to a Gettysburg College professor.
In About Schmidt, Jack Nicholson's drawl declares the scene to be the actual University of Kansas, located in Lawrence. But what moviegoers see in this Oscar-contender is not KU's picturesque hilltop campus.
A suggestion from the ADA for a New Year's resolution that's easy to keep and can make 2003 a great year for you and your family: Resolve to visit the health professional with the training and experience to help put you on the path to better nutrition and well-being all year long -- a registered dietitian.
At the conclusion of her welcome to Colgate University's Class of 2006 at the annual convocation ceremony this year, President Rebecca Chopp taught first-year students a new word: triskaidekaphobia.
The passions and practices of youthful revelers drawn to the so-called rave culture are causing some members of the dominant culture to do some raving of their own. And a fair amount of ranting and hand-wringing, too.
Vern Draper's idea of a good vacation is spending time on the blizzard-battered Aleutian Islands in December. Despite threats of bitter weather, Draper and Ball State University co-worker Dave Powell will depart for the Alaskan island chain Dec. 4.
Crowds are good for shopping, eating and entertainment... for some people.
The next James Bond movie, "Die Another Day," is set to open on Friday, Nov. 22. A Michigan State University professor who is also the president of the Popular Culture Association says that the suave spy is still the ultimate hero for our age, 40 years after 007 dispatched Dr. No.
Buying replacement windows, caulking and weather stripping are not the best ways to lower heating costs, says one Ball State University expert on building science.
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