News Tips (2003)
January
News Tip: Reviving Draft Would Sway Public Opinion About War
Two Duke political scientists say that personal connections to the military do shape people's attitudes about war and casualties
Thursday, January 9, 2003
Roe V. Wade 'A Dubious Victory' for Women, Professor Says
Duke divinity professor Amy Laura Hall claims abortion, once considered a tragic necessity, has now become a societal norm
Tuesday, January 21, 2003
News Tip: New Census Data may be Misleading
Census responses may reflect self-perceptions more than changing minority population percentages, says Duke professor
Wednesday, January 22, 2003
February
News Tip: Powell's Speech Unlikely to Change Minds
The Secretary of State's presentation at the UN Wednesday is unlikely to sway critics who by this point are largely impervious to evidence or argument, says Duke political scientist
Wednesday, February 5, 2003
NEWS TIP: America Should Look To Past To Develop An Economic Stimulus Plan
Duke professor says main parts of president's package lacks support
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
News Tip: Duke Professor Says Ousting Saddam Would Reduce Mideast Tensions
Removing the Iraqi leader would "radically reduce" threats to Iran and other Middle East countries, says political science professor Joseph Grieco
Friday, February 28, 2003
March
News Tip: President Ignoring Allies' Needs
President Bush has alienated world leaders by ignoring their political needs, says Duke political science professor
Monday, March 3, 2003
News Tip: Turkey May Reconsider U.S. Request for Deployment, Duke Expert Says
The March 9 election of Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Turkish Parliament could prompt Turkey to reconsider its earlier stance
Monday, March 10, 2003
News Tip: Public Support for War in Iraq Parallels U.S. Experience in Vietnam
Historian Alex Roland says that past experience indicates that the American people will support war as long as they can be convinced it is necessary
Friday, March 14, 2003
April
News Tip: Amendment Could Result in Unwanted Sentencing Changes
Duke law professor Sara Sun Beale says there is no proof that a House amendment would help with the sentencing of pornography defendants
Monday, April 7, 2003
News Tip: U.S. Faces Challenges in Post-War Iraq, Professors Say
The U.S. will have to proceed carefully to ensure that the new Iraqi government is seen as legitimate, according to Duke international relations experts
Wednesday, April 9, 2003
News Tip: SARS Plays Into Our Cultural Fears
Fears sparked by epidemics are fueled not just by the danger they pose, but also by the anxieties already present in our culture
Monday, April 14, 2003
News Tip: Local Subcontractors Should Be Used in Rebuilding Iraq
One of the most effective methods to achieve reconciliation is to require the cooperation of the local groups in the reconstruction effort, says Duke professor Francis Lethem
Monday, April 21, 2003
News Tip: Wall Street Settlement 'Pales in Comparison to Harm'
Law professor James D. Cox said this week's securities settlement, while flawed, still represents a step in the right direction
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
May
News Tip: 'Buffy' Contributes to American Slang
Visiting English professor Michael Adams says the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" has actually changed the way we speak
Friday, May 2, 2003
News Tip: State of U.S. Economy Could Determine Whether President Tackles Health Coverage for Uninsured
Providing universal access to health care will nonetheless remain a top issue in 2004 elections, says Chris Conover, a health policy expert
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
News Tip: Professors Say Security Council's Vote to Lift Sanctions Demonstrates U.S., U.N. Interdependence
Duke policy, international relations experts say the U.N. vote reveals the important role the international body will have post-Iraq
Thursday, May 22, 2003
June
News Tip: Bush Tax Cut Greater than It Appears
Tax law expert Richard Schmalbeck says the $350 billion tax cut could, because of sunset provisions in the bill, eventually cost more than $800 billion over 10 years
Tuesday, June 3, 2003
News Tip: Researchers Able to Monitor Hurricanes' Effects on North Carolina's Barrier Islands, Sounds
Nicholas School of the Environment experts say that predictions for more hurricanes in the Atlantic this year will profoundly affect coastline environs
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
News Tip: Harry Potter Taps Into Fairy Tales, Fascination with Medieval History
Historian Thomas Robisheaux says the world of Harry Potter draws on medieval, Renaissance history
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
July
News Tip: Depreciating U.S. Dollar Helps Sales, Duke Professor Says
Fuqua survey finds the weaker U.S. dollar is boosting sales, but not capital spending or hiring by corporations
Tuesday, July 1, 2003
News Tip: United States Cannot Allow Tragedy to Develop in Liberia
Duke doctoral student says Liberia's special historical relationship with the United States mandates U.S. intervention
Thursday, July 3, 2003
News Tip: President's Trip Recognizes Africa's Importance to U.S., Former Ambassador Says
Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa James Joseph notes that the Bush administration's trip underscores a growing security and economic interest in the African continent
Tuesday, July 8, 2003
News Tip: Brazil, Uganda Offer Insight into Effective AIDS Prevention Efforts, Duke Professor Says
Kathryn Whetten, a health policy expert, suggests that nations can take preventative steps to combat the AIDS crisis
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
News Tip: Complaints from Soldiers Cross the Line When They Disrespect Commanders, Undermine Mission, Professor Says
Some levels of grumbling are to be expected, says political science professor Peter Feaver
Friday, July 18, 2003
News Tip: Documentary Films' Growing Audience Engaged by Stories of Individual and Community
Summer's documentary hits show an appeal for the genre beyond the film festivals, says film programming expert Dawn Dreyer
Friday, July 18, 2003
News Tip: Casualties in Iraq Not Yet Eroding Support for Mission
Two Duke political scientists say U.S. public support for the mission in Iraq remains strong despite mounting casualties, but President Bush must work quickly to improve morale among soldiers
Monday, July 21, 2003
News Tip: Do Not Call List is No Sure Thing
Several legal hurdles await, says First Amendment scholar and Duke law professor William Van Alstyne
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
News Tip: Why Athletes Remain Valuable to Marketers
Gary Hull, director of Duke's Program on Values and Ethics in the Marketplace, says that despite Kobe Bryant's legal problems, athletes remain important to marketers
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
News Tip: Saddam's Capture Not Likely to End Resistance in Iraq, Duke Professor Says
International relations expert Ole Holsti says that the capture and trial of Saddam Hussein would be the best outcome for the U.S.
Monday, July 28, 2003
News Tip: Consider Judicial Nominee's Commitment to Law, Not Religious Convictions
Duke law and divinity professor H. Jefferson Powell says a court nominee should be questioned about their ability to follow legal precedent, not their theology
Thursday, July 31, 2003
August
News Tip: Episcopal Church Risks Being Out of Step
Theologian Stanley Hauerwas says the Episcopal Church would do more good focusing on worldwide issues like hunger and poverty instead of whether to consecrate a gay bishop
Monday, August 4, 2003
News Tip: Gay Bishop a Step Toward Inclusive Christianity, Professors Say
The Epsicopal Church has once again proven itself to be a worldwide leader in incorporating disenfranchised peoples of all sorts, say two professors
Wednesday, August 6, 2003
News Tip: Schism Has Long and Powerful Role in Christianity
While it's unclear if present disagreements among Episcopalians will end in schism, it would hardly be the first time a church has divided over a matter of conscience, says a Duke church historian
Thursday, August 7, 2003
News Tip: Best Hope for Stable Iraq is a U.S. Exit, Professor Says
To quell violence in the region, the United States should set a date -- no more than a year into the future - to pull out of Iraq, says the co-director of Duke's Center for the Study of Muslim Networks
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
News Tips: Story Ideas for Sept. 11 Anniversary
Duke faculty members from a variety of disciplines are available to comment about the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks
Thursday, August 28, 2003
September
News Tip: Welfare Alone Does Not Protect Those Below the Poverty Line
Slow economic growth and flat wages helped contribute to the latest increase in the number of Americans living below the poverty line, Duke poverty expert says
Wednesday, September 3, 2003
News Tip: WTO Protesting Misguided, Professor Says
The trade negotiations in Cancun represent the best opportunity to make progress on opening European and U.S. markets to developing countries, says Frederick Mayer
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
News Tip: Collapse of WTO Talks Significant Setback, Duke Professor Says
Duke professor Frederick Mayer says no one benefits if these trade talks fail
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
News Tip: Edwards Limited Political Background a Strength in Presidential Bid
Duke professor John Aldrich says John Edwards' background will work in his favor during the 2004 U.S. presidential race
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
News Tip: NFL Faces Difficult Fight in Clarett Case
Duke sports law expert Paul Haagen says former Ohio State football player Maurice Clarett has a strong antitrust case to challenge the existing NFL eligibility rule
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
News Tip: Edward Said Set Intellectual Example, Duke Professor Says
Edward Said, a prominent U.S. advocate of the cause of Palestinians, provided an example for other scholars by engaging in political life without sacrificing his intellectual rigor, says Grant Farred. Said died on Wednesday
Friday, September 26, 2003
October
News Tip: Do-Not-Call Registry Could Harm Market Research
Do-Not-Call law would make it "harder for firms to contact people with whom they do not have an existing business relationship," Duke professor says
Thursday, October 2, 2003
News Tip: Schism an Old Story, New Possibility for Episcopalians
The ordination of a gay cleric in New Hampshire could cause the Episcopal Church to split when it meets next week in Dallas, says a Duke Divity professor
Thursday, October 2, 2003
News Tip: Duke Economics Professor Calls Nobel Winner 'Great Mentor'
"This kind of research is very important for the way we think about, measure and manage financial market risk," says Duke professor Tim Bollerslev, who studied under Nobel winner Robert Engle
Wednesday, October 8, 2003
Duke Professor: U.S. Actions Must Change to Win Worldwide Support
As it contemplates seeking U.N. Security Council endorsement of its plan to build a new government in Iraq, the Bush administration should change its rhetoric, says Ole Holsti
Thursday, October 9, 2003
News Tip: Blue Ridge Parkway's Controversial History
“Looking at the Parkways history can give us a wonderful window into the intense politics of public and private tourism development,” says Duke's Anne Whisnant
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
News Tip: Halloween Fright Helps People Manage Real Fear
"Its a kind of practice run," says William Reddy, Duke professor of history and cultural anthropology
Thursday, October 23, 2003
News Tip: Day of the Dead Increasingly Popular in U.S.
"Its spread has been encouraged by greater American familiarity with Mexico," says Duke's Robert Healy
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
News Tip: Economic Growth Should Continue, Professor Says
Chief Financial Officers are increasingly optimistic about the U.S. economy and their own firms, says Duke finance professor John Graham
Thursday, October 30, 2003
November
News Tip: Democracy Needed to End Middle East Violence
As long as repressive, corrupt and dictatorial governments remain in power in the Middle East, violence such as last weekends bombing in Saudi Arabia will continue, says Duke professor Ebrahim Moosa
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
News Tip: JFK's Memory Still Used to Support Space Program
The nations determination to cling to manned space flight after hisdeath is the “curse of the Apollo space program,” says Duke history professor Alex Roland
Monday, November 17, 2003
News Tip: Medicare Drug Benefits Politically Outweigh Needs of Uninsured
"Assuming it is enacted, the Medicare bill once again represents a triumph of politics," says health policy professor Christopher Conover
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
News Tip: Saying Grace a Reminder of Responsibilities
Saying grace before the Thanksgiving meal is a tradition for many Americans, but too few remember to be thankful the rest of the year, says Duke divinity professor Amy Laura Hall
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
News Tip: Unsolicited Marketing Pitches Can Backfire
As the holiday shopping season approaches, advertisers should know that consumers not only ignore unsolicted recommendations, but uusually do the exact opposite, says a Duke marketing professor
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
December
News Tip: Will Radio Frequency ID Tags Become Industry Norm?
Business professor says radio frequency ID tags are no cause for alarm by privacy advocates
Tuesday, December 2, 2003
News Tip: Action Needed Now on Global Warming
There is overwhelming scientific consensus that greenhouse gases are increasing in Earth's atmosphere, says William Schlesinger
Wednesday, December 3, 2003
News Tip: Court Case Attempts To Impose Christian Religious Views, Professor Says
Divinity School professor says case before the Supreme Court would mean taxpayers would pay for theologians and ministers
Friday, December 5, 2003
News Tip: Access to Internet Technology Holds Back Developing Nations
Geneva meeting unlikely to achieve meaningful results, Duke expert says
Thursday, December 11, 2003
News Tip: Wright Brothers Success Built On Earlier Failures, Duke Experts Say
"The Wright brothers real strength was that they were very methodical, they used the scientific method and they were very good mechanically," says Duke engineering professor Kenneth Hall
Tuesday, December 16, 2003