Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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Are the Oscars Still Relevant?
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With the Oscars this Sunday, there has been a great deal of debate surrounding whether the awards show is still relevant. Declining television audiences and many of the winning films behind paywalls have people questioning what winning really means. Eric Pierson, professor of communication studies, can provide insight into this topic and also discuss whether having three accomplished female comedians hosting the Oscars will bring back the audience.
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Daylight Saving Time and the Impact on Mental Health
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The U.S. Senate recently passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023. It’s a move promoted by supporters advocating for brighter afternoons and more economic activity. The House of Representatives must still pass the bill before it can go to President Biden to sign. Carrie Tremble, Clinical Director of USD’s Tele-mental Health Training Clinic and professor of practice, can explain how making daylight saving time permanent can positively impact people's mental health.
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New Research Outlines How Industries and Activists Use Different Tactics to Persuade Support on Ballot Measure
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Andrea Godfrey Flynn, associate professor of marketing, co-authored new research in the Journal of Marketing focused on how industries and activists try to persuade the public at large to support their positions on prominent issues. The research found key differences in how voters respond to direct-to-public persuasion by industries and activists in these political battles. Andrea Godfrey Flynn is available to provide insight into this new research and how it can be impactful in the next election.
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