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With the country in a recession and the economy in the news daily, Professor of Economics Robert Whaples’ national profile is growing as he’s being called on frequently for expert commentary in the media.

A big reason Wake Forest is the number two seed in this week’s ACC Tournament is the maturation of sophomores James Johnson and Jeff Teague. Wake Forest opens the tournament Friday at 7 p.m. against the winner of Thursday night’s N.C. State/Maryland game.

Former football player Syd Kitson (’81) has unveiled ambitious plans for a solar-powered city of tomorrow — Babcock Ranch — in Florida’s outback.

Sophomores Jeff Teague and James Johnson have been named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference second team and third team, respectively. Al-Farouq Aminu was named to the All-Freshman Team, and junior L.D. Williams was selected to the All-Defensive Team.

A study at the School of Medicine reveals that many high schools are not adequately prepared to help a student or employee who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest on campus. The findings are being used to support a new program to place automated external defibrillators in high schools.