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York U in the news: fast food chains flock, TikTokers boots and more

The Olympification of Kinesiology: Highlighting Troubling Trends and Emphasizing Hope
Parissa Safai, Alixandra Krahn and Yuka Nakamura – members of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University – were mentioned in Engaging Sports Feb. 3.

U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market
David Pullara, a marketing instructor at Schulich School of Business at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail Feb. 2.

Despite its ‘unpromising and modest’ start, the Supreme Court of Canada has, over 150 years, made an indelible mark on our lives
Jamie Cameron, a professor emeritus at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail Feb. 2.

Why CUSMA isn't going to stop U.S. tariffs if Trump wants them to happen
Gus Van Harten, a professor of law at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was quoted in CBC.CA News Jan. 31.

How some TikTokers are using cute winter boots to secretly criticize Trump
Robert Gehl, an associate professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at York University, was quoted in CBC.ca Jan. 31.

Moving forward after corporate DEI backlash
Brent John Lyons, the York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity and an associate professor of organization studies at York University, contributed to the The Brandon Sun Feb. 1.

Donald Trump’s tariff wallop demonstrates the brute power of an imperial presidency
Daniel Drache, a professor emeritus in the Department of Politics at York University, contributed to the The Conversation Feb. 2.

Four key issues for Hamilton voters in Ontario’s snap election
Zac Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, was quoted in The Hamilton Spectator Feb. 1.

Bland. Horrible. Reviews are in for Toronto Tempo’s branding. Why we hate our sports teams’ logos — until we love them
Vijay Setlur, a professor of marketing at the Schulich School of Business at York University, was quoted in Welland Tribune Feb. 1.

Northern Ontario youth suicide rate four times higher than provincial average
Gordon Flett, a professor in the Department of Psychology at York University, was quoted in MidlandToday Feb. 2.

Forget the fancy sportscar, I’m heading back to university in my mid-life crisis
Thomas Klassen, a professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, contributed to The Globe and Mail Feb. 3.

South River gallery provides sights, sounds and smells exhibit
Jane Tingley, a professor at York University, was mentioned in The Sudbury Star Feb. 3.

Richmond Hill, York University forge new partnership
Rhonda Lenton, the President and Vice-chancellor at York University, was mentioned in NewmarketToday Feb. 3.

Canada helped TC Energy pitch natural gas to Mexico, calling it a climate solution
Anna Zalik, a professor at York University, was quoted in The Narwhal Feb. 3.

These researchers are positioning Canada as a leader in the future of drone technology
York University was mentioned in The Globe and Mail Feb. 4.

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