Media Matters, a report on Simon Fraser University in the news, is compiled and distributed by SFU Public Affairs & Media Relations (PAMR).
This edition is a daily roundup that lists the main items of known media coverage from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday July 23 to 8:30 a.m. today, Thursday July 24.

Rail cars | Gas prices | Film industry | Fight night | Swimming | Athletics

RAIL CARS – BURNABY NOW

• Tom Gunton, professor at SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management, was mentioned in an article regarding the Quebec tragedy sparking issues on safety around railways.
  Full Story: http://at.sfu.ca/oeSKHR

GAS PRICES – LANGLEY TIMES

• SFU was briefly mentioned in an article that discusses high gas prices starting to change people’s habits.
  Full Story: http://at.sfu.ca/emhkcU

FILM INDUSTRY – GRANDE CACHE MOUNTAINEER

• SFU economist Rhys Kesselman was mentioned in a letter to the editor regarding politicians offering tax incentives to lure film production to their province or state.
  Full Story Not Posted Online

FIGHT NIGHT – PROVINCE

• SFU Woodwards is hosting Aprons for Gloves 2013 Restaurant Rumble live Wednesday night.
  Full Story: http://at.sfu.ca/fGNbLE

SWIMMING – CBC

• Sharon Barr, former SFU student and longtime swim coach, was profiled in an article regarding her 25th anniversary as the head coach for the Glenmore Seals Swim Club.
  Full Story: http://at.sfu.ca/PbOMDp

ATHLETICS

• Seven SFU student-athletes, five women and two men, have received the 2013 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Faculty Athletic Representative Award.
  Clan news release (Ben Hodge of SFU Athletics): http://at.sfu.ca/AmTinH

EARLIER EDITIONS

• Earlier issues of Media Matters are online at http://at.sfu.ca/GzJvYO

SFU NEWS RELEASES

• SFU’s news releases are online at http://at.sfu.ca/APbezp