Raw Milk
Producer March 2012
The United States Department of Agriculture and many doctors consider milk a part of a healthy diet. But some people are not picking up a gallon from the grocery store. They are headed straight to the cow for raw milk.
Raw milk is milk in its purist form, without pasteurization or fortification. The milk is loaded with fats and enzymes that some people think have health benefits like helping alleviate asthma and allergies. But raw milk does not come without risk. Without pasteurization, milk may contain harmful pathogens and bacteria like Salmonella. Recently, Oregon health officials have confirmed 21 people sickened by drinking a botched batch of raw milk from a Wilsonville farm.
Raw milk is illegal in 21 states, and only a few allow it to be sold in grocery stores. But people continue to drink it.
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Tuition Costs Increase
Producer June 2012
Last week, the Oregon University System raised tuition around the state for the 2012-2013 school year. The hike hovered around six percent for most universities. Southern Oregon university was the most affected with an increase around ten percent. Every state school will see an increase in tuition:
Eastern Oregon University: 5.6%
Oregon Institute of Technology: 7.2%
Oregon State University: 6.9%
Portland State University: 3.8%
Southern Oregon University: 9.9%
University of Oregon: 6.1%
Western Oregon University: 1.4%
Autism Diagnosis
Producer April 2012
Over the years, autism rates have grown rapidly. The CDC estimates nearly 1 in 88 children in the United States have autism spectrum disorder. But that statistic may change soon.
Over the past five years, the American Psychiatric Association has been working on an update of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — the first major revision of the DSM in 17 years. It will be released in May of next year with changes to a variety of disorders, most notably autism.
The definition will lump Asberger’s, autism, and other non-verbal learning disorders into one diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder. Two years ago, we spoke with people concerned about the elimination of Asperger’s from the DSM. Now, a Yale study, published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, has some members of the autism community worried....
About the Work:
At Oregon Public Broadcasting, Shannon McGuire landed a coveted internship position producing segements for their flagship show "Think Out Loud." The live weekday talk show is broadcast regionally accross Oregon and southwest Washington.
OPB broadcasts content to 1.5 million people each week through television, radio and the online.
Shannon contributed by producing, researching, pre-interviewing, writing, pitching ideas, screening calls, and among others, These are a few of the shows Shannon worked on.
June 18, 2012 "Fetal Genetic Testing Breakthrough"
June 13, 2012 "Learning with Less"
June 11, 2012 "Apple Developers Conference"
June 5, 2012 "Tuition Costs Increase"
May 31, 2012 "Privatization of Washington Liquor Stores"
May 22, 2012 "Urban Renewal at PSU"
May 18, 2012 "Reforming Catholicism"
May 15, 2012 "Live Election Night Coverage"
May 14, 2012 "Medical Marijuana's Gray Area"
May 7, 2012 "Raw Milk"
May 2, 2012 "Autism Research"
April 30. 2012 "Autism Diagnosis"
April 17, 2012 "The Growth of Gluten Free; Bob's Red Mill"
April 11, 2012 "The Future of Outdoor School"
April 5, 2012 "Candidate Conversation for Portland Mayor"
April 4, 2012 "Willamette River Superfund Site"