1. Apr
    07

    More than picket line activists:

    Posted in Uncategorized By Christine DiPietro | Tagged

    Lately, I have become disenchanted with the vision of the “young college activist.” They are full of passion on important issues, but without drive or direction they generally just talk a lot without bringing about real change. Well, a few N.C. State students are breaking the mold, and putting their education where their hearts are. [...]

  2. 1
    Aug
    25

    Disaster Relief: Go Local

    Posted in Economics By Max Borders | Tagged , , ,

    At the peak of hurricane season, we should be thinking in a mode far different from the "call FEMA" mentality we’ve grown used to in this post-Katrina age. The application of local knowledge by local people is the only way to rise up from disaster, says the Mercatus Center in this local knowledge series.-Max Borders

  3. Apr
    10

    Idol Gives Back, We Give Smart

    Posted in Miscellaneous By Max Borders | Tagged

    So you may have gotten misty-eyed at Idol Gives Back. It’s a great show for a great cause. But we don’t want to neglect other good charitable/social entrepreneurship organizations out there because we’re momentarily inspired by TV Land. If you’re in the giving spirit due to Ryan Seacrest and the gang, here are a few [...]