Author: Dee Shore

Nov 1, 2010

James Tyndall: Leading the pre-vet way

"I don’t necessarily want to be nationally recognized on the cover of Forbes magazine," says pre-vet student James Tyndall. "But I do want to help find the cure for cancer –- find a medical device that helps wounded veterans better cope with their lives and improve their lives. You can do that through veterinary medicine, and that’s something that a lot of people don’t recognize." In this slideshow, hear more from this student who's leading the way for pre-vet students nationwide. 

Nov 1, 2010

How bad is poverty?

The latest report on poverty was recently released by the government, and it wasn't good. Poverty was up in the nation and in most states, including North Carolina. N.C. State University extension economist Mike Walden says the report confirms that more people are facing poverty's challenges, but that there's debate about who should be considered poor. 

Oct 29, 2010

More job openings

All eyes are on the job market, especially for the 16 million people nationally and 400,000 folks in North Carolina who are unemployed. Is there any indication that hiring has picked up? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Oct 28, 2010

Good news on income

Although the recession has been officially declared as over, there are still many issues in the economy. Any piece of good economic news is worth crowing about, and, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says, we have some positive results from the governments latest report on personal income. 

Oct 27, 2010

Housing prices

Housing prices took an unprecedented plunge during the recession, with many economists thinking the drop was largely responsible for the depth of the recession. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what's going on with housing prices lately. 

Oct 26, 2010

North Carolina manufacturing

Many people think manufacturing is a dying industry. Manufacturing was once a large and strong industry in North Carolina, and it still is important, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

Oct 26, 2010

Michael Atkins: Giving something of himself

The upcoming Christmas season brings a chance for Thomas Jefferson Scholars to help out others in the community through the Warming Tree Project. CALS sophomore Michael Atkins, who started the project with his sister, explains what the project is and why he's kept it going for more than six years. You can donate warm clothing items at the Warming Tree Project Christmas tree in Patterson Hall. 

Oct 25, 2010

The wealth report

Every six weeks or so the Federal Reserve releases a report on the wealth of U.S. households. Does the latest edition bring good news or bad? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says a bit of both. 

Oct 22, 2010

Why is the recession over?

Economists have been saying that the recession has been over for more than a year, but with unemployment still sky high and so many families still struggling, how can that be? N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 21, 2010

Where we are spending

Consumers seem to be a little more upbeat this year than they were last year. But is this reflected in the most recently released retail sales numbers? N.C. State University…