Social Sciences
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Santa Cruz Starbucks unionization push follows national trend of increased union approval
Associate Professor of Sociology Steve McKay spoke with KSBW about national trends in unionization, and Joseph Thompson, a UC Santa Cruz student who is leading the local push to establish the first Starbucks union in California, discussed the motivation behind that effort.
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As COVID Precautions Drop, Black Americans Remain More Affected — and More Concerned
A Capital B article on how the pandemic is affecting Black Americans across the country featured research from Assistant Professor of Sociology Alicia Riley.
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Central Coast to face economic impact of war in Ukraine
Distinguished Professor of Economics Michael Hutchison discussed local economic impacts with KSBW.
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A Foolish Decision on Testing
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics Donald Wittman wrote an opinion article about the role of standardized testing in the college admissions process.
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COVID-19 has turned deadlier for Black Californians, who have the state’s lowest vaccination rate
Assistant Professor of Sociology Alicia Riley, who's a core faculty member in Global and Community Health, spoke with CalMatters about California's COVID-19 mortality trends in the age of vaccines.
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Central Coast gas prices hit new high as tourism continues to surge
Distinguished Professor of Economics Michael Hutchison discussed rising oil prices with KSBW.
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Construction begins on $12 million mountain lion crossing on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz Mountains
Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers, who's director of the Santa Cruz Puma Project, talked with The Mercury News about the challenges that roads pose for wildlife.
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Inmigrantes no denuncian los fraudes
Assistant Professor of Sociology Juan Manuel Pedroza shared his latest research on immigration scams with Consumer Investigative Reporter Arlen Fernández at Telemundo 48 Responde.
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Queer youth are embracing a flood of labels, from 'aceflux' to 'xenogender.' Here's why.
Yahoo Life interviewed Psychology Professor Phil Hammack about the diverse ways that teens are describing their gender and sexuality.
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This Prison in California Forced Incarcerated People to Drink Arsenic for Years
Environmental Studies doctoral students Abby Cunniff and Summer Sullivan wrote an article for Truthout sharing their investigation into drinking water quality at Kern Valley State Prison.