Press Clippings
Wall Street Journal, “Where There's Smoke: Emerging World” February 7, 2008
Michael Eriksen, professor and director of the Institute of Public Health, commented on the rise of smoking in lesser developed nations in an article on how tobacco companies are seeking new markets. Eriksen notes that as populations become more affluent and women gain more rights, increases in cigarette smoking follow. View the complete article.
Creative Loafing, “Atlanta’s drug war,” December 12, 2007
Robbie Friedmann, Distinguished Chair of Public Safety Partnerships and professor of criminal justice, noted Atlanta’s recent surge in crime in an article on the war on drugs in Atlanta. Friedmann stated that the rise in crime locally is indicative of what is happening around the country. He also stated that the crime ranking does not show the entire picture of crime in Atlanta. According to research conducted by Friedmann and colleagues at other universities, factoring in issues such as poverty actually puts Atlanta in a better position in terms of homicides among 65 U.S. cities with population over 250,000. College of Health and Human Sciences advisory board member, Jack Killorin, who is the head of Atlanta’s High Intensity Drug Traffic Area (HIDTA) task force, was also interviewed extensively for this article. Read the complete article.
Atlanta, “Safety for Hire,” November 2007
Volkan Topalli, associate professor of criminal justice, commented on the recent trend in some middle-class Atlanta neighborhoods to hire private security. He says that patrols do little to prevent some crime and only makes residents nervous and more paranoid about crime. Topalli states individuals can help deter certain crimes if they are willing to get involved. View the complete article.
WSB-TV, “Hate for Sale?” November 12, 2007
Robbie Friedmann, professor of criminal justice, was interviewed for a special report on an Islamic bookstore that sells materials promoting Islamic law which conflict with U.S. laws. Friedmann says that a tape of children brandishing weapons and shouting “God is great,” is very similar to inflammatory materials used by Middle-Eastern Islamic extremists. To view the complete video, click here and scroll down toward the bottom of WSB’s web page.
Dallas Morning News, “Study: Katrina evacuees plagued by stereotype of laziness,” October 17, 2007
Timothy Brezina, associate professor of criminal justice, commented on the widely-held belief that many Hurricane Katrina evacuees were caught in the storm due to laziness and too much reliance on government assistance. In a soon-to-be published study on the New Orleans victims of the hurricane, Brezina dispels this myth. His work shows that 70% of the evacuees had employment prior to the storm and 60% were actively seeking new employment shortly after the hurricane hit. This Associated Press article appeared in eight city newspapers and on 17 broadcast news outlets. For the complete article from Dallas, click here.
Albuquerque Journal, “Eat at your own risk,” October 14, 2007
Dan Benardot, associate professor of nutrition, addressed the issue of energy balance in this article on good and bad carbohydrates. Benardot states that food is a fuel source and problems stem from eating more calories than are burned in a 24-hour period. He advocates eating smaller quantities more frequently throughout the day. For information on the Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance, click here.
New York Times, “When the heat can’t be outrun,” October 11, 2007
Dave Martin, Regents Professor Emeritus, was interviewed regarding the weather conditions and their effect on athletes during the unusually hot and humid Chicago Marathon. Martin discussed the myriad of problems heat causes that can negatively impact a runner’s performance. For the complete article, click here.
Running Times, “The Martin Chronicles,” October, 2007
Dave Martin, Regents Professor Emeritus, is featured in this article, which highlights his nearly 40 years of work with world champion and Olympic athletes. Martin has helped numerous athletes reach their peak performance by studying their training conditions, diet, and hydration. Among his successes are gold, silver, and bronze medalists from the 1976 Montreal Olympics through the medal-winning men’s and women’s U.S. marathon teams from the 2004 Athens Olympics. For the complete article, click here.
Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Murder rate jumped 22 percent in Atlanta,” September 25, 2007
Robbie Friedmann, professor of criminal justice, commented on the recently released FBI crime statistics that show Atlanta’s murder rate jumped 22 percent in 2006. Friedmann notes that the crime rate has gone down for the past 10 years in a row, so the current increase is still below the crime rate prior to the Olympics. He also notes that the state experienced a similar rise in crime. For the complete article, click here.
WXIA-TV, “Vacant Homes Near Schools Targeted,” September 24, 2007
Yanique Redwood, of the Accountable Communities: Healthy Together Partnership in the Institute of Public Health, was interviewed on report regarding the dangers of re-development near schools in Neighborhood Planning Unit V. To hear Redwood’s comments on the dangers vacant buildings pose, click here.
WGST 640 AM, “Staying hydrated during heat wave,” August 8, 2007
Chris Rosenbloom, professor of nutrition and associate dean, was interviewed on the Randy and Spiff morning show about hydration issues during the heat. To hear Rosenbloom’s tips to be sure you are consuming enough water, click here.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Atlanta murder spike: Anomaly or trend?” June 5, 2007
Robbie Friedmann, professor of criminal justice, commented on the 22% increase in murders in the city of Atlanta during 2006. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released the statistics in early June. Friedmann, who studies crime statistics, thinks the 2006 increase signals the end of the 10-year decline in violent crime in Atlanta. For the complete article, click here.
Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Study says non-emergency 911 calls hurt Grady,” May 25, 2007
A study led by Marshall Kreuter, professor of public health, on the inappropriate use of the 911 system highlights a revenue drain for Grady Hospital. Kreuter’s study found that the 17,000 residents of some of Atlanta’s poorest neighborhoods (including Adair Park, Mechanicsville, and Peoplestown) frequently use the emergency 911 system for transportation to Grady for non-emergency healthcare.
USA Today, “For tollbooth cheats, the jig is up,” April 2, 2007
Dean Dabney, associate professor of criminal justice, addressed the issue of tollway cheats and what motivates their actions. For the complete article, click here.
USA Today, “Frozen foods take a steamy turn,” March 28, 2007
Chris Rosenbloom, associate dean and professor of nutrition, commented on the trendy, new “steamed” microwavable meals. For the complete article, click here.