TORONTO, February 6, 2020 – Millions of viewers tuned in to watch U.S. President Donald Trump deliver his televised State of the Union address on Feb. 4 outlining the country’s accomplishments under his presidency, and millions more watched as the Senate voted on the impeachment process. But the viewers witnessed more antics than usual, according to in the Theatre Department of 91��ɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design.

“The State of the Union Address embraced the theatrical logic of a Reality TV show with President Trump starring in what felt like the latest episode of The Apprentice, or a Reality version of The Handmaid’s Tale.

The visible hostility between Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi both played into and resisted this framing, culminating in Pelosi’s powerful act of tearing up ‘the script’,” said Levin. “This is a clear example of how politicians are now fully aware of the camera and are playing to their audiences.”

Levin, who is currently writing a book on politicians as performers, is available to comment on:

• The theatrical nature of politicians, offering what masses want to hear
• Performance and political rhetoric in the U.S. and Canada
• Use of costume, props, gesture, and spectacle in political performances
• Shifting ways in which politicians perform authenticity

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact: Gloria Suhasini, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 647-463-4354, suhasini@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, December 11, 2019 –Whether it’s that perfect airbrushed closeup or table setting at a holiday party, or the pristine beach sunset picture, the flooding of images of holiday perfection can impact our mental health.

The desire to have the perfect holiday can add undue pressure for some. Psychologist and associate professor at 91��ɫ’s Faculty of Health Jennifer Mills says the more time people spend on social media, the lonelier they feel, and social media adds another level of social pressure.

“Social media now means that we can make infinite comparisons between our lives and what's happening in other people's lives,” says Mills.  “Generally people only post the good or exciting stuff on social media, so we don't have a realistic comparison showing others doing mundane things or, even more realistically, feeling upset or lonely over the holidays. Photos are usually carefully curated to show people's lives at their best. We don't get to see the disagreements, messes, and credit card statements that would show the reality of most people's lives this time of year.”

Mills was recently featured on ABC's, speaking about her research that showed the impact of taking selfies on anxiety and body image. She is available for interviews on social media and pressure during the holidays and offers the following do’s and don’ts on making sound choices:

Do:

• Make sure to get up and moving every day and spend time face-to-face with people you like.  But be careful where you go - the benefits of walking around the mall may be undone by other stresses. Try to get outdoors ideally or, if the weather is really bad, somewhere indoors but away from shopping and the temptation to think that we always need to be acquiring more.
• Be judicious on what you post during the holidays. Posting on social media can intensify anxiety and erode our confidence if we don't get positive feedback from others. Ask yourself, do you really �ɲ��Գ���to post something, or do you just think you ����dzܱ�����be posting?

�ٴDz�’t��:

• No selfies or body shots. The risk is that you'll start to ruminate over how you look in the photo instead of holding on to a happy memory. Posting photos of things like pets, festive scenes, or Christmas trees is fine.
• Avoid looking at other people's photos of extravagant presents or exotic travel if it makes you feel bad.

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact: Anjum Nayyar, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 44543, anayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, December 11, 2019 –Whether it’s that perfect airbrushed closeup or table setting at a holiday party, or the pristine beach sunset picture, the flooding of images of holiday perfection can impact our mental health.

The desire to have the perfect holiday can add undue pressure for some. Psychologist and associate professor at 91��ɫ’s Faculty of Health Jennifer Mills says the more time people spend on social media, the lonelier they feel, and social media adds another level of social pressure.

“Social media now means that we can make infinite comparisons between our lives and what's happening in other people's lives,” says Mills.  “Generally people only post the good or exciting stuff on social media, so we don't have a realistic comparison showing others doing mundane things or, even more realistically, feeling upset or lonely over the holidays. Photos are usually carefully curated to show people's lives at their best. We don't get to see the disagreements, messes, and credit card statements that would show the reality of most people's lives this time of year.”

Mills was recently featured on ABC's, speaking about her research that showed the impact of taking selfies on anxiety and body image. She is available for interviews on social media and pressure during the holidays and offers the following do’s and don’ts on making sound choices:

Do:

• Make sure to get up and moving every day and spend time face-to-face with people you like.  But be careful where you go - the benefits of walking around the mall may be undone by other stresses. Try to get outdoors ideally or, if the weather is really bad, somewhere indoors but away from shopping and the temptation to think that we always need to be acquiring more.
• Be judicious on what you post during the holidays. Posting on social media can intensify anxiety and erode our confidence if we don't get positive feedback from others. Ask yourself, do you really �ɲ��Գ���to post something, or do you just think you ����dzܱ�����be posting?

�ٴDz�’t��:

• No selfies or body shots. The risk is that you'll start to ruminate over how you look in the photo instead of holding on to a happy memory. Posting photos of things like pets, festive scenes, or Christmas trees is fine.
• Avoid looking at other people's photos of extravagant presents or exotic travel if it makes you feel bad.

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact: Anjum Nayyar, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 44543, anayyar@yorku.ca

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91��ɫ experts available to discuss top election issues

TORONTO, October 10, 2019 – Money worries and economic pessimism are on the minds of Canadian voters who have made this a dominant theme of the federal election campaign.

91��ɫ experts are available to discuss the election campaign’s key issue of affordability and economic insecurity, which includes a range of topics from unemployment, affordable housing and the labour market, to tax cuts, job creation and skills training.

Election and taxes:

is an associate professor and 91��ɫ Research Chair in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies’ Department of Sociology, where he is director of the Global Digital Citizenship Lab. He can comment on the role of social media and the existence of online disinformation during the federal election campaign, the impact of Toronto and Ontario on the results of the federal election, races in downtown Toronto ridings, as well as parties’ strategies to appeal to voters in Toronto, Ontario, and Québec.

is an associate professor of income tax law in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Magee can comment on the tax changes promised by political parties during the campaign, as well as tax law and tax policy for individuals and small business.

 is an associate professor of taxation at the Schulich School of Business. Mawani can comment on taxation and economic growth, the impact tax policy has on high- and low-income Canadians, as well as all aspects of personal and corporate tax policy, including tax credits, tax rate cuts and tax revenues.

Affordability and the labour market:

 is a professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Klassen’s research focuses on Canadian labour market policy and income security. He can comment on affordable housing, Canadian employment, federal-provincial relations, labour market shortages in the skilled trades, job creation, job training, unemployment, immigration, international students, retirement and pensions.

 is a professor at Osgoode Hall Law School who co-chairs 91��ɫ’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Society Task Force. D’Agostino is the founder and director of IP Osgoode. She can comment on the importance of startups and scaleups in the Canadian economy, Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialization, skills training with the evolving nature of the labour market due to the effects of AI and regulatory hurdles confronting big data collection.

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact: Vanessa Thompson, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 647-654-9452, vthomps@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, June 27, 2019 − With summer holidays around the corner, kids and teens may have a desire to stay in touch with friends via social media feeds and may even end up bingeing on social media or oversharing selfies or vacation photos to stay connected. Recent shows too much time on social media can alter our view of our own body image, making us feel worse about ourselves.

Jennifer Mills, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at 91��ɫ, was recently featured on ABC's, speaking about an experiment in her lab that showed the impact of taking selfies on anxiety and body image. She is available for interviews on the following:

• What is oversharing? How can it impact anxiety?
• How to reinforce positive use of social media
• How social media alters perception of body image, especially in girls
• What is post remorse and how does it impact the decision to be on social media?
• Can you strike a balance when it comes to sharing on social media?

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:

Anjum Nayyar, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 44543, anayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, June 27, 2019 − With summer holidays around the corner, kids and teens may have a desire to stay in touch with friends via social media feeds and may even end up bingeing on social media or oversharing selfies or vacation photos to stay connected. Recent shows too much time on social media can alter our view of our own body image, making us feel worse about ourselves.

Jennifer Mills, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at 91��ɫ, was recently featured on ABC's, speaking about an experiment in her lab that showed the impact of taking selfies on anxiety and body image. She is available for interviews on the following:

• What is oversharing? How can it impact anxiety?
• How to reinforce positive use of social media
• How social media alters perception of body image, especially in girls
• What is post remorse and how does it impact the decision to be on social media?
• Can you strike a balance when it comes to sharing on social media?

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:

Anjum Nayyar, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 44543, anayyar@yorku.ca

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91��ɫ experts available to comment on gendering of toys, online and in-store purchases, perfectionism and more

TORONTO, December 13, 2018 – With the holiday season fast approaching, 91��ɫ experts are available to comment on various topics, from mental health and wellbeing to online purchasing trends and appropriate gifts for children.

, associate professor in the Department of Humanities, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, is the author of several , including . He can comment on:

• The origins of Christmas traditions
• Apocryphal infancy and childhood stories that have influenced Christian teachings, art, and literature relating to the Christmas story

, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and author of can comment on:

• Advertising to children and the tween culture
• Electronic toys for young people
• The gendering of toys
• How Christmas and Santa are used to justify consumer culture
• Tips for parents on how to talk to their children about materialism

, professor in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and the director of the LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research can comment on:

• Avoiding burnout during the holidays and in the New Year
• Aiming for good enough instead of perfection
• The gift of mattering to others and what parents should focus on for their children

, distinguished professor of Marketing in the Schulich School of Business and executive director of the Schulich Executive Education Centre, can comment on:

• Demographic and attitudinal trends impacting buying for Christmas
• Evolution of online and in-store Christmas buying
• The shift in purchase patterns from experiences to product focus
• The role of charitable giving during the holidays

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni. 91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:

Gloria Suhasini, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 22097, suhasini@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 – After months of sometimes tense negotiations, Canada, the United States, and Mexico have announced a tentative new trade deal.  The agreement, the (formerly NAFTA), is an updated trade agreement that includes changes on investment and the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) cars and car parts, the dairy industry, supply management and more.

The following experts are available for interviews:

, Professor Emeritus of Economics and International Business, Director of the Certificate in International Trade and Investment at the Schulich School of Business, is an expert in international trade, investment, trade agreements, exchange rates and monetary policy.

, Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, is an expert in international trade, investment law, NAFTA and trade treaties.

 is a Professor of Strategy and the Scotiabank Chair in International Business and Entrepreneurship at the Schulich School of Business at 91��ɫ.

Professor of Management at the Schulich School of Business, Newmont Chair in Business Strategy, has consulted for the Canadian International Development Agency (on Canadian auto industry) and has previously acted as a volunteer advisor to the United States Foreign Policy on advising the Nebraska State Governor’s Office on China trade.

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:

Anjum Nayyar, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 44543, anayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, August 14, 2018 ­­– Yesterday the Ontario government announced a new online retail model that will allow cannabis to be sold online and through private retailers. Under the new planned regulation, the Ontario Cannabis Store will provide an online platform for the sale which will be followed by a private retail model by April 1, 2019. Consumers 19 and older will be able to purchase cannabis via an online retail platform provided by the Ontario Cannabis Store.  The OCS online channel will include a verification system that will ensure safe at-home delivery for cannabis products.

But what will the new provincial change for the sale of cannabis mean for public health?

is director of the  and a professor of Global Health, Law, and Political Science at 91��ɫ. He is a public health expert and international lawyer who has expertise on the UN drug control treaties and Canada's cannabis legalization plans. One of Canada's most influential scholars in global health governance, law and policy, Hoffman has served as an advisor to several national governments, the UN and the WHO. He is available for interviews on:

• Government vs. private sale of cannabis: will the Ontario government’s new plan leave the public vulnerable to public health risk via gaps in standards of regulation?
• Can provincial changes which allow private companies to operate marijuana stores, with the provincial government still managing distribution and online sales, still meet federal cannabis sale regulations?
• Commercialization vs. legalization: can the two co-exist?

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media: For interviews or to attend, please contact Anjum Nayyar, 91��ɫ Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 44543 anayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, June 15, 2018 −From the Stonewall riots in 1969 to the Toronto Bath house raids in 1981, an increasing number of organizations celebrate Pride Month this June to reflect on historical events like these as well as to celebrate the impact the LGBTQ community has had on the world. Pride Month, a 30-day celebration, is also a time to recognize the struggles the LGBTQ community has faced and continues to face.

91��ɫ has a number of experts who can speak about Pride Month and issues related to the LGBTQ communities:

, professor in the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Health, and a historian of psychology, can talk about the history of psychological science as it has related to policies affecting the LGBTQ community.

, professor in the Faculty of Education and Director of the , can comment on homelessness and housing issues, including the causes of homelessness in the LGBTQ community and the approach to address both emergency housing needs and prevention.

, associate professor in the Faculty of Education, who teaches sexuality and education, can comment on gender and sexual identity from the perceptions of both youths and teachers, and other LGBTQ issues in education. She is the principal investigator of “Between Yes and No: Rethinking Discourses of Consent in Sex Education,” funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

associate professor of sociology of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, can talk about sexuality and transgender issues, genderless bathrooms, transgender and queer theatre, and psychoanalysis and sexuality.

, social sciences professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, can discuss LGBTQ issues and politics in Canada and the United States, as well as human rights protections.

Media Contact: Anjum Nayyar, 91��ɫ Media Relations 416 736 2100 ext. 44543 anayyar@yorku.ca

91��ɫ champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91��ɫ students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91��ɫ U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91��ɫ is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91��ɫ U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

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