March 20, 2023

The month of March holds space for both St. Patrick's Day and The Ides of March. These two events are associated with both good and bad luck, as explained by Rebecca Borah who researches popular culture and the traditions associated with myths, legends, lore and truths.

January 13, 2023

UC folklore and superstitions expert Rebecca Borah cited in multiple media outlets for her take on how Friday the 13th instills fear in some, and not others. The date occurs twice in 2023 and has fear based roots dating to the 1800s.

November 1, 2022

UC Department of English faculty Gary Vaughn cited as an expert in Psychology Today for an article on why people with anxiety love Halloween. The article gives seven reasons for this theory, with Vaughn speaking to modern horror stories.