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 “People [in Cincinnati] might respect what goes on in there, but the Freedom Center has to go to the people and entice them to come in and then show how it can be applied to their daily lives. It’s just not on people’s radar.”
—Gene Beaupre, professor of political science, in the Cincinnati Enquirer, on the struggles of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

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“He was always interested in getting African-Americans to the polls, getting them to run for office. He was never in the forefront of any unrest. He knew from his battles down South that power came from the ballot box. He's not a polished speaker. When I've heard him, he doesn't orate with great prose. But when he gets going, you're on your feet. I guess I would say his edges are a little rougher. I think most of the politicians in this town knew that Shuttlesworth came with so much experience, that he fought real battles. What's sad about it is, I'm not sure that his history means as much as it did 10 or 15 years ago. There was a certain reverence for him. I don't know if people know now what he did."
—Gene Beaupre, professor of political science, in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, on his memories of civil rights icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

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“Continually walking in front of the TV or blocking the view of other spectators during a game can lead to ill will.”
—Christian End, associate professor of psychology, in an article for women in Men’s Health magazine on what to do (or not do) when a football game is on TV

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“We know some factors trigger aggressiveness, and clearly, the relationship between alcohol and aggressiveness is one of them. Alcohol impairs decision and leads some people to see it as an excuse. And football by nature is an aggressive sport. We don't see much fighting in figure skating, for example.”
—Christian End, associate professor of psychology in the Sacramento Bee, after a fan was attacked outside of Dodger Stadium

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