Media Coverage
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For Latin American environmentalists, death is a constant companion
The Washington Post quoted history professor Dana Frank for a front-page story about the recent slaying of internationally known environmentalist Berta Cáceres Flores of Honduras.
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The long-term problem facing California beaches
Coastal geologist Gary Griggs was featured in a Capital Public Radio story about California's shrinking beaches.
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UCSC service learning spring break provides alternative
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, and KION television carried stories about College Nine and Ten students performing service-learning projects in Watsonville for an alternative spring break.
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Did the moon shift its axis? Mysterious ice deposits reveal clues
Planetary scientist Ian Garrick-Bethell was quoted in widespread coverage of research on the moon's wandering poles, including stories from the Christian Science Monitor, Scientific American, BBC News, Space.com, Ars Technica, Japan Times, AFP news service, and other media outlets.
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Eradicating invasive mammals helps native island species thrive
Biologist Donald Croll was quoted in a Newsweek article about how eradication of invasive mammals benefits island biodiversity. This research was also covered by the Santa Cruz Sentinel and other media outlets.
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People's Voice
HIstory professor Eric Porter was quoted in a Santa Cruz Good Times story about new research from Stanford University that shows clear academic benefits to ethnic studies.
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It's easier to get people to stop speaking a language than to take it up again: just ask the Irish
Linguistics professors Jaye Padgett and Jim McCloskey were featured on Public Radio International’s "The World” program in a segment about the Irish language that aired on St. Patrick's Day. The syndicated program is broadcast on more than 300 stations across the country.
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Family Of Slain Indigenous Rights Activist Wants U.S. To Stop Funding Honduras
NPR quoted history professor Dana Frank about the recent killing of indigenous rights activist Berta Cáceres, which drew international condemnation.
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Ocean acidification putting marine life at risk, study says
Biologist Kristy Kroeker was quoted in a Santa Cruz Sentinel story about her research on ocean acidification, which was also covered in other media outlets.
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Beach erosion, sand loss could be costly to Monterey Bay economy
Coastal geologist Gary Griggs was quoted in a Santa Cruz Sentinel article about beach erosion.
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Michael John: Games are a great way to explore complex social issues
Game news site Gamasutra covered a talk by Michael John, games and playable media program director, at the Game Developers Conference.
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Believing stereotypes threatens academic performance, UC Berkeley provost says at UCSC
The Santa Cruz Sentinel covered a talk about stereotypes by Claude Steele, executive vice chancellor and campus provost, at UC Berkeley.