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Volume 40, No. 6 |
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"They are a part of American society, but who they are is dictated in each of their roles by where they came from." Venice Berry, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, praising the work of three African American television actors—Chi McBride, Steve Harris, and Jesse L. Martin (Savoy Magazine, November 2002).
"It seems that actually watching a full-length episode [of a sitcom] is going to elicit humor in a more realistic, intense fashion than if you just read or hear a punch line in a lab." Ralph Adolphs, assistant professor of neurology, discussing a new study that examines the neuroscience of humor (Science News, Nov. 16).
"Getting in suddenly paints a target on your back." Cary Covington, associate professor of political science, describing the scrutiny politicians receive once they announce their intention to run for president (Hartford Courant, Dec. 3).
"To me, that seems like a terrible time." Val Sheffield, professor of pediatrics-genetics, blanching at the image of a funeral director suggesting genetic testing right after a family loses a loved one (Omaha World Herald, Dec. 3).