Archived Press Clippings 2007
WSB-AM Radio, “New bill to require jury majority not unanimity for death penalty,” January 30, 2007
Elizabeth Beck, associate professor of social work, commented on a new bill state legislators are considering for juries in death penalty cases. Current law requires that jurors in death penalty cases come to a unanimous decision on both the verdict and whether the capital punishment should be applied. The new bill would allow juries to impose the death penalty with only a majority vote. Beck commented that given the seriousness of the punishment, unanimous decisions make sense and should remain the law. In a second clip on WSB radio, Beck stated that if the judge overides the jury's verdict, it could make the post conviction stage more complicated and difficult for both sets of families.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Clayton police, deputies stumble over themselves to serve, protect,” January 23, 2007
Robbie Friedmann, professor of criminal justice, was interviewed about the conflicting police coverage in Clayton County between the county police department and the sheriff’s office. For the complete article, click here.
St. Paul Pioneer Press, “2007: From dinky desserts to highfalutin water,” January 11, 2007
Dea Baxter, associate professor of nutrition, was interviewed for a round-up article on food trends for 2007. The article, which was co-authored by Chris Rosenbloom, associate dean and columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, surveyed new foods and new types of meals, from the increased consumption of fish to the downsizing of dessert portions in restaurants. Baxter commented on the rise in anti-aging supplements and beverages and the development of packaging innovations, all designed to impact the growing over-age-50 baby-boom generation. For the complete article, click here.
Rutland Herald, “2007’s trends in food,” January 9, 2007
Dea Baxter, associate professor of nutrition, spoke on foods trends to assist the aging population in this Vermont newspaper article. Baxter cited an uptick in the demand for disease-fighting anti-oxidants added to food. For the complete article, click here.