Cal State East Bay in the News: November 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. 

Ex-Twitter Data Scientist Fears Misinformation Escalating on Twitter

Professor Grant Kien discusses how Musk's Trump reinstatement poll was a distraction from the Twitter layoffs. (November 20, 2022 | NBC Bay Area)

Starbucks Workers in San Francisco Join Strike on Red Cup Day

Professor Kaumudi Misra talks about the general upswing in union organizing over the last several years. (November 17, 2022 | NBC Bay Area)

Why it May Be Cheaper to Dine Out This Thanksgiving

Department Chair of Economics Filippo Rebessi discusses why food prices are on the rise. (November 16, 2022 | KRON 4)

More Tech Layoffs: Are These Additional Signs of Possible Recession? Bay Area expert Explains

Professor of Public Health Michael Stanton talks about tech layoffs and the mental health of employees in the industry. (November 14, 2022 | ABC-7 News)

Best Bank of America Credit Cards

Professor Sweety Law gives expert opinion on why the Bank of America doesn't advertise their cards as much as other major issuers. (November 14, 2022 | WalletHub)

Musk Mandating Twitter Workers Return to Office or Resign. Will Other Companies Follow?

Professor Lynn Bowes-Sperry speaks on how companies could be affected in the long run by requiring full-time return to the office. (November 11, 2022 | ABC-7 News)

Meta Lays Off Thousands of Workers

Professor Asha Rao speaks on how the site's use has likely declined after the peak of the pandemic. (November 9, 2022 | KRON 4)

More Than $7.7 Million Spent in East Bay State Senate Race

Professor Elizabeth Bergman shares her thoughts on the Senate race spending. (November 3, 2022 | East Bay Times)

San Francisco Mayor Encourages Laid Off Workers Apply for City Jobs

Professor Nolan Higdon shares his thoughts on why workers might be open to new opportunities. (November 3, 2022 | NBC Bay Area)

Looming Staff Cuts Create Tense Atmosphere Around Twitter HQ

Professor Nolan Higdon speaks on how the tech industry is not immune to layoffs. (November 3, 2022 | CBS Bay Area)

California’s Proposed Flavored Tobacco Ban Gives Hookahs a Pass

Professor Arnab Mukherjea provides insight on how cultural communities suffer when their practices are used to market products for mass consumption. (November 3, 2022 | San Francisco Chronicle)

2022's Best Winter Holiday Destinations

Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism professor Dr. Zaher (Zach) Hallab shares his guidance on planning cost-effective trips. (November 1, 2022 | WalletHub)