Past Articles by Andrea Hsu
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Iowa Town Braces For New Reality In Factory Closure's Wake Appliance manufacturer Electrolux closed its Webster City, Iowa, plant in 2011. Now, the retraining programs for former workers are wrapping up, and the town of 8,000 is bracing for the true impact of the closure. It's a familiar story for many former manufacturing towns across the Midwest. |
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Iowa Town Braces For New Reality In Factory Closure's Wake Appliance manufacturer Electrolux closed its Webster City, Iowa, plant in 2011. Now, the retraining programs for former workers are wrapping up, and the town of 8,000 is bracing for the true impact of the closure. It's a familiar story for many former manufacturing towns across the Midwest. |
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One Manufacturing Giant Creates Winners And Losers Residents in Memphis, Tenn., are thrilled that Swedish appliance giant Electrolux is opening a new factory there this year. The company plans to employ 1,200 people at the new, high-tech facility. But in Webster, Iowa, an Electrolux plant closure in 2011 has left the local economy reeling. |
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One Manufacturing Giant Creates Winners And Losers Residents in Memphis, Tenn., are thrilled that Swedish appliance giant Electrolux is opening a new factory there this year. The company plans to employ 1,200 people at the new, high-tech facility. But in Webster, Iowa, an Electrolux plant closure in 2011 has left the local economy reeling. |
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As Talk Of Affirmative Action Heats Up, Asians Contemplate Their Position Asians face a special dilemma when it comes to affirmative action: While they are minorities, a study found they need higher test scores than whites and other minorities to get into the same schools. |
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Asian-Americans Face Dilemma In Debate Over Affirmative Action Asians face a special dilemma when it comes to affirmative action: While they are minorities, a study found they need higher test scores than whites and other minorities to get into the same schools. |
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'Sweatt Vs. Painter': Nearly Forgotten, But Landmark Texas Integration Case As the Supreme Court hears a new case involving affirmative action at the University of Texas, some remember a legal battle from 62 years ago that paved the way for Brown vs. Board of Education. |
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At U. Of Texas, A Melting Pot Not Fully Blended The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that may decide the future of race-based admissions policies at the University of Texas and around the country. While today's campus is highly diverse, students report that racial divides and stereotypes still exist. |
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What Clementines Can Teach Surgeons A piece of fruit can be a terrific stand-in for a patient during doctors' surgical training. And while there are high-tech simulators on the market, one researcher believes skills crucial to minimally invasive surgery might be better taught with something as simple as a clementine. |
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High School Draws Chinese Students, Tuition Dollars A record number of Chinese students are attending U.S. colleges and universities. In Michigan, a public high school is getting in on the trend. Lake Shore High School will host 88 full-time students from Beijing during the 2012-2013 academic year. |
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UniverSoul Circus Co-Host: 'Soul Is Not A Color' In the beginning, all of the talent was black, but the UniverSoul Circus evolved into an eclectic mix of acts from around the world. Now, the circus is pushing to diversify its audience, with a show called "Us." |
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Born In The USA? This Blanket Might Look Familiar Medline makes the white flannel blanket with pink and blue stripes used in hospital delivery rooms across the country. The company has produced close to 25 million of the blankets since 1980 alone. |
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Rethinking SIDS: Many Deaths No Longer A Mystery   For years, little was known about why babies died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep. But now, many of these deaths are believed to be preventable accidents caused by unsafe sleep practices. That's led some to question whether the term sudden infant death syndrome is still relevant. |
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Breast-Feeding Can Be Worth HIV Risks In Developing World In countries that lack clean water and an affordable, reliable supply of infant formula, the World Health Organization recommends that HIV-positive mothers exclusively breast-feed their infants for the first six months. |
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In China, An IVF Clinic Grapples With Huge Demand Treating infertility has become a booming business in China, a country known for its one-child policy. One American-backed in vitro fertilization clinic in Shanghai can hardly keep up with demand, with patients filling the waiting rooms and spilling over into the stairwells. |
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A Real-World Test For Drug To Reduce Deaths From Childbirth The drug misoprostol can prevent bleeding after birth and save women's lives. And a test in Mozambique shows it can be used safely by traditional birth attendants who deliver babies in homes. |
