Is Maryland haunted? With Halloween right around the corner, that question is being asked by more than just a few on campus - just ask some of our experts. Or take the tour below yourself - and see what you think!
It's that time of year. Consumers are writing their lists, checking them twice and giving all kinds of things to both the naughty and nice. So says a religious studies faculty member and author of a new book, which explores the history and changes of American culture and its religious obsession with consuming.
Just in time for Hallowe'en, there were some frightening thesis topics that earned students degrees at this fall's convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada.
The Johns Hopkins Science Review, a pioneering educational television program that was a surprise hit in the 1950s, is returning to television for the first time in 43 years later this month, when four of the original episodes will air in successive weeks.
The Purdue University experts listed below can talk about pop culture topics such as "The Matrix" and the new Joan of Arc television series.
Forty years after the assassination of President Kennedy, an art professor explores famous images of Kennedy and their connections to American culture. "The Kennedy images derive their power from their ability to activate latent memories of other powerful images in the histories of art and popular culture."
"Hollywood's Stephen King" is the first detailed analysis of how Hollywood has interpreted--and misinterpreted--the horror-master's fiction. Includes a revealing interview with King and examines what cinematic and public fascination with his work reveals about contemporary American culture.
Adults can make Halloween less bewitching for youngsters by taking simple precautions, says a safety expert.
Experts are available to provide information and background on a variety of issues. Story ideas include: 1) Apartment complexes using Halloween to retain tenants; 2) Be choosy when selecting an energy bar; 3) Make workplace fun to keep employees from leaving
Black cats are hallmarks of the playfully spooky modern celebration of Halloween. But they weren't always associated with wholesome autumn fright. Black cats and other creepy creatures were once seen as harbingers of death and disaster.
Experts talk about Halloween-related topics, including the history of the holiday and if violent images on TV makes it harder to scare people.
One of humankind's oldest pursuits is put under scrutiny in a new book that attempts to explain just why we shop.
During the Cold War, the United States stepped onto the world stage as an artistic force, producing what was recognized for the first time as a bona fide national culture. At the same time, a period of unprecedented persecution began for homosexuals in America.
For many youngsters, Halloween is a time to gobble down as much candy as possible. But, it also can be an opportunity to teach children about healthy eating, says a registered dietitian.
A musical project initiated three years ago as a whimsical classroom exercise by two Davidson College students will hit the stage October 22-26, 2003, as the world premier of "Frankenstein: The Rock Opera." The young collaborators have completed a thirty-six song rock opera absolutely true to the plot of Mary Shelley's 1818 horror novel.
A first-ever consumer behavoir study of fantasy league sports participants reveals that more than 15 million people invest significant amounts of time and money to manage their "teams." Participation in fantasy sports is growing by 10 percent annually, thanks in large part to the Internet.
Students facing digital dilemmas such as whether to download pirated music and movies are debating some of the ethical and legal issues in a Mississippi State University class.
This Saturday, September 6, the University of Michigan College of Engineering kicks off its 150th Anniversary with a halftime extravaganza at the Houston-Michigan football game.
Ball State University experts are available to provide information and background on a variety of issues. Story ideas include: 1) Taming Halloween sugar monsters; 2) Ghosts are chasing Santa Claus in stores; 3) Rituals date back thousands of years
Older adults may be more inclined to use resistance training equipment if they don't have to spend much time in the gym.
So far Arnold Schwarzenegger has approached the Oct. 7, 2003 gubernatorial recall election in California by avoiding issues and scattering one-line sound bites, an ability he made famous through his tough-guy acting roles. This strategy should win him the election, says a polling professor.
Involve your child in making his school lunch so he'll be less likely to trade it away, says a dietitian.
Back to School Story Ideas from Saint Louis University: 1) Getting back into the swing of things; 2) Starting a new school; 3) Kid-pleasing lunches; 4) School phobia; 5) The battle of the school-age bulge
As more Americans continue to lose interest in conventional channels of political expression, the road to political office is more likely to wind its way through the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An expert in public opinion says Americans are becoming less committed to political parties.
The media frenzy surrounding NBA star Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case is nothing new.
Magazine lovers, rejoice! Print is not dead, and it's not going to die. So says "Mister Magazine," Samir Husni, professor of journalism.
Sales of clown fish have sky rocketed this summer but if keeping a tank, consumers need to be aware of the complexities of buying and raising such fish. A university biology professor has been studying the behavior of clown fish and their spawning.
These University of Maryland experts can help with your covereage of Bob Hope and his legacy.
This September 24 at 11 am, the University of Maryland will dedicate a very special statue to honor beloved alumni Jim Henson and one of his best known creations - Kermit. The on-line media kit is now available and includes background, photos, contact information and more.
For a few weeks this month, Purdue University will amass a collection of wines rivaling the inventories of some of the country's top restaurants and wine shops. The wines, some coming from as far as New Zealand and Hungary, will compete in the 12th annual Indy International Wine Competition July 24-26 at the Indiana State Fair Exposition Hall in Indianapolis.
Week-long fantasy camp for jazz players proves jazz is alive and well in Eastern Pennsylvania.
The writer Damon Runyon captured New York City's colorful lowlifes so indelibly that his legacy lives on in such TV programs as "NYPD Blue" and "The Sopranos," says Cornell Professor Daniel Schwarz in his book.
A Ball State University professor's quirky poem about a woman's cremated remains being mistaken for cocaine will soon be seen on the big screen.
A URI turf expert just returned from a week-long visit to Greece to advise organizers working with the Olympic Committee and its building contractors about grass varieties, soil conditions, fertilizers and environmental considerations for the playing fields.
Maryland's graduating classes of 1998 and 1999 made a special gift to their university -- a statue of beloved alumnus Jim Henson and his wonderful Kermit along with a garden for them to sit in. The University is planning a weeklong series of events surrounding the dedication of the statue.
As the 1,500 pounds of unrepressed rage and fury, otherwise known as The Hulk, opens in theaters across the country, parents can use the movie to introduce anger management to their teenage children.
John Murray, professor of developmental psychology at Kansas State University, said he doesn't believe anyone should play violent video games. He cites studies showing that children who watch violence use violence and notes that these video games often use minorities or women as the targets of violence.
What is it that makes Harry Potter such a phenomenon with young and old alike? The fifth installment in the series - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - already has the entire world buzzing. Millions of books are in print and anticipation is building for its release Saturday, June 21st.
Although some Christians are concerned about witchcraft and wizardry in the Harry Potter books, there are compelling reasons that justify Christians -- taking them seriously and enjoying them.
Bookstores across the nation are hyping the June 21 release (12:01 a.m., to be exact) of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the anxiously anticipated fifth installment of J.K. Rowling's seven-book series.
Although he never played a day in the major leagues, University of Arkansas faculty member David Pincus made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame before Pete Rose, courtesy of his new book which focuses on the ways that baseball has been used in non-baseball movies as a form of cultural shorthand.
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" invokes a powerful symbol of adolescence and rebirth, said Gettysburg College English Prof. Christopher R. Fee, co-author of "Gods, Heroes, and Kings: The Battle for Mythic Britain".
A University of Alberta English professor specializing in the Harry Potter series and who teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on the topic says the J.K. Rowling's stories are getting much more complex and hitting more issues.
When the weather heats up, so does rock and roll music, says a Ball State University rock music expert.
A variety of experts from Purdue University can speak to the media about summer related topics, such as travel, food safety, spending time with children and pet health.
While America waits for the Supreme Court's decision that could affect race relations in this country, two Purdue University political science professors are measuring what black Americans think about the affirmative action decision.
"My job exists because of "Trading Spaces""š" says Janet Fick, interior design instructor at Ball State University.
Ticket packages are now on sale for the Alys Stephens Center's new season lineup, filled with performances by extraordinary classical musicians, charismatic crooners, guitar virtuosos, innovative dance and movement troupes, spirit-lifting sacred music, rising stars and last but not least, lots of jazz.
The television infomercials make it look easy for women to get into shape fairly quickly, but such programs aren't realistic, says a Ball State University researcher.
Two Purdue University communication experts can talk about a variety of media-related topics, such as the New York Times controversy and why certain stories dominate national headlines.
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