Cal State East Bay in the News: October 2022

Each month the Cal State East Bay News Center will share the media articles featuring the university and its faculty, staff and students. Check back as more articles are added to this running collection. 

Hate Speech on Twitter Jumps 500% in First 12 Hours of Elon Musk Takeover: Report

Professor Nolan Higdon suggests providing education on hate speech in classrooms will be more effective than relying on company moderation. (October 31, 2022 | NBC Bay Area)

Elon Musk Tweets, Deletes Link to Unfounded Conspiracy Theory About Paul Pelosi Attack

Professor Grant Kien says we have a lot to watch out for during Musk's first months as owner of Twitter. (October 30, 2022 | NBC Bay Area)

Speaker Pelosi Says Husband Paul 'Continues to Improve' after Attacked with Hammer at Home Friday

Professor Nolan Higdon comments on the escalation of political violence in the last decade. (October 29, 2022 | ABC-7 News)

Young Women on TikTok Want the Next Generation to Avoid Becoming ‘Almond Moms’

Professor Natalie Ingraham comments that families often influence disordered eating in women. (October 28, 2022 | NBC News)

Elon Musk's Looming Twitter Takeover 'Sinking' in After Visit to SF Headquarters

Professor Kaumudi Misra shares advice for employees. (October 27, 2022 | ABC-7 News)

Labor Tries City-by-City Push for $25 Minimum Wage at California’s Private Medical Facilities

Professor Andrew Kelly predicts raising wages could have a cascade effect with other facilities. (October 20, 2022 | Sac Bee)

Biden Launches Student Loan Forgiveness Application

Financial Aid Director Sonia Jethani comments on the number of applicants during the website's test launch. (October 6, 2022 | KRON-4)

Legendary Bay Area Radio Station KGO 810 Goes Off the Air Ahead of Format Change

Professor Nolan Higdon comments on the changes in the news industry over time. (October 6, 2022 | NBC Bay Area)

Ready to Imagine a Future that Centers People of Color? Play ‘AfroRithms’ Game at UC San Diego with its Creators

Professor Lonny Avi Brooks co-creates “AfroRithms from the Future,” a game centering around BIPOC cultures. (October 2, 2022 | San Diego Union Tribune)

New CA Law Requires Additional Police Screening for Ties to Hate Groups

Professor Lisa Hill discusses the significance of police officer behavior on and off the job. (October 1, 2022 | ABC-7 News)