http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Student journalists from Miami University spent the semester investigating the effect of the economy on the WMUB listening area and present this series of reports. en-US Thu, 14 May 2009 8:59:44 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ As single income parents juggle finances in a strained economy, some children feel the stress. Thirty million public school students across the country rely on free and reduced lunch programs for a balanced meal at least once a day. But at home, some families are struggling to find ways to keep food on the table. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/children_recession.mp3 Fri, 1 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Can an old economy learn new tricks? In Dayton, Ohio the answer may be found on area college campuses. For decades, Dayton, Ohio was a General Motors town. Then the GM plant closed in late 2008, so now what? Miami University journalism students Matt Berger, Kellyn Moran, Jill Span and Amy Wachler examine how and why the Gem city is turning to generation Y for answers as it re-invents itself. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/dayton_transition.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ A bad economy is good news for some technical colleges, including Dayton, Ohio's Sinclair Community College. As Ohio's unemployment rate hits a 25 year high, some laid off workers are heading back to school to re-train for a new workforce. Sinclair community college in Dayton offers a second chance to the Miami Valley's unemployed and recently laid off work force. Miami University student producer Kellyn Moran reports. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/dayton_transition2.mp3 Sat, 2 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ You can't tell at first glimpse that people are worried about what the recession means for the Hamilton YWCA's offerings, but in a conversation with Fran Reese, Director of Domestic Violence Programs, the concern becomes more apparent. Miami University student producer Kellyn Moran reports. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/domestic_abuse.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ What effect is the recession having on National Public radio member stations? The answer largely depends on who you ask. The current economic downturn is one of the most important stories that local and national news organizations grapple with day to day. In a climate like this, with minute to minute stories on wall street, the banking industry, job cuts, the foreclosure crisis... there's rarely a slow news day. But what happens when those reporting the story become the news? Miami University student producer Matt Shilkitis reports on how the current economic has some people concerned. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/npr_future.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ While some people mae be feeling blue, thanks to the continued economic recession, others are working on turning green - or at least on finding a green-collar job. It's been months since the economy was declared to be in an official recession. Despite periodic peaks in the stock market, things are still looking pretty dry. But not everyone sees just gloom and doom in the situation. Much of the renewable energy job market is seeing a growth in interest, hoping for a more bright-green future. Ida Lieszkovszky from Oxford, Ohio has more on this. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/green_recession.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ These days, theatres, shopping malls and concerts are quickly becoming luxuries. Decreasing employment and increasing sticker-shock have more and more people fearing thin wallets. As families find it harder to pay for the movies, games and other activities they used to do, some are forced to look for alternatives. Matt Berger reports. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/libraries.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Retailers across the country are struggling to stay afloat during the recession. What happens when a local department store leaves town after more than forty years? The recent closing of Hamilton Ohio's Elder-Beerman store poses concern for the city's future. Miami University student producer Heather Reed reports. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/elder_beerman.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Does the constant flow of bad news about our economy have you feeling blue? If so, take comfort...you aren't alone. An increasing number of familes and businesses and seeing red these days..and that has a lot of us feeling blue. Miami University student producer Kristin Hetland reports on the heavy toll today's recession is having on our shared state of mind. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/recession_depression.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Are we headed toward another "Great Depression"? Hear from those who lived through the tough times of the 1920's and '30's. Economists, reporters and analysts often refer to the Great Depression when talking about the current economic crisis. Some Ohio residents recall their memories of the depression with student producer Alli Restko. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/great_depression.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Tough economic times mean tough choices for families with four legged friends. The economic downturn and home foreclosure crisis is leaving an increasing number of Americans without a place to call home. And as Miami University student producer Amy Wachler explains, they aren't alone. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/pet_care.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Out of work? Help might not be as far away as you might think. Families across the country have seen their loved ones lose their jobs to the current economic crisis. The lost wages are not the only struggle these families face, and depending on one another has become vital to surviving these times. To tell the story of so many families across the country, Miami University student producer Kristin Hetland has enlisted the help of a close family ... her own. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/american_families.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST http://www.wmub.org/student_features/ Hear how one small city is doing its best to overcome a rough economy. The economic downturn is hitting communities of all sizes hard. Miami University student Producer Ida Lieszkovszky reports on how some folks in Richmond, Indiana are reacting to these difficult financial times. http://www.wmub.org/student_features/audio/richmond_indiana.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 8:59:00 EST