2008 Woodie Awards
EDITORIALS
Issue date: 4/6/06 Section: Opinion/Editorial
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The Journal suggests ways to deal with rising tuition costs
Now that tuition costs have risen again, Webster is attempting to enforce a work-study-only student employment policy and books don't seem to be getting any cheaper. Take a deep breath and remember that college students all over the United States are facing the same dilemma. And besides, what doesn't kill you will make you stronger in the long run. At least, that's what we've all been told.
Since this summer may be a long bout with underpaid jobs, mandatory internships that don't pay much and annoying family members who just want to know "Whatcha gonna do when you graduate?" remember there are ways to cut corners.
For example, books are cheaper when rented from the library instead of being purchased. If you find yourself with a class reading assignment and no means to dish out $150 for a textbook, check MOBIUS online. If you have to renew the book online to make it through the course, the maximum penalty you'll pay is a couple dollars in late fees.
On top of books, school supplies, gas, rent and other bills, it is often hard for students who are penalized because their parents "make too much money." And since going down Garden Avenue, Big Bend Boulevard or Edgar Road with your thumb stuck out will unlikely get you anywhere, students might want to consider biking to class.
Make a point to use your birthday and other holidays to get what you need instead of what you want. Ask family members for grocery store gift cards instead of electronics or clothing. Because when it comes down to it, most of us are starving college students after all.
Call to action: Campus unity in recycling efforts
What are you going to do with that crumpled piece of paper? Just throw it away? This isn't a brainteaser. The environmental answer would be to recycle.
For the first time ever, Webster University is participating in the Abitibi Paper Retriever 2006 Great Paper Drive, a college recycling contest that measures how much paper is recycled. The contest is open to schools, churches and other organizations in attempts to promote recycling. The contest will determine 327 winners, but if you recycle, you're already a winner in the recycling effort.
Now that tuition costs have risen again, Webster is attempting to enforce a work-study-only student employment policy and books don't seem to be getting any cheaper. Take a deep breath and remember that college students all over the United States are facing the same dilemma. And besides, what doesn't kill you will make you stronger in the long run. At least, that's what we've all been told.
Since this summer may be a long bout with underpaid jobs, mandatory internships that don't pay much and annoying family members who just want to know "Whatcha gonna do when you graduate?" remember there are ways to cut corners.
For example, books are cheaper when rented from the library instead of being purchased. If you find yourself with a class reading assignment and no means to dish out $150 for a textbook, check MOBIUS online. If you have to renew the book online to make it through the course, the maximum penalty you'll pay is a couple dollars in late fees.
On top of books, school supplies, gas, rent and other bills, it is often hard for students who are penalized because their parents "make too much money." And since going down Garden Avenue, Big Bend Boulevard or Edgar Road with your thumb stuck out will unlikely get you anywhere, students might want to consider biking to class.
Make a point to use your birthday and other holidays to get what you need instead of what you want. Ask family members for grocery store gift cards instead of electronics or clothing. Because when it comes down to it, most of us are starving college students after all.
Call to action: Campus unity in recycling efforts
What are you going to do with that crumpled piece of paper? Just throw it away? This isn't a brainteaser. The environmental answer would be to recycle.
For the first time ever, Webster University is participating in the Abitibi Paper Retriever 2006 Great Paper Drive, a college recycling contest that measures how much paper is recycled. The contest is open to schools, churches and other organizations in attempts to promote recycling. The contest will determine 327 winners, but if you recycle, you're already a winner in the recycling effort.