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Student Aid Bill Supported by WH

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

The White House supported a bill it proposed to help students with financial troubles.  I could’ve predicted this one, but it’s good news all the same.

Money Is an Issue For Those Wanting to Go Abroad

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Studying abroad was one of the most enriching experiences of my life.  I’m glad I got to do it, and I’m very sad that so many people are going to be unable to do so due to the economic climate… Hopefully they’ll be able to get out there and do it someday in the future.

UC Faculty Members Are P*ssed

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

And you can blame them??  With budget cuts across the board and salaries being slashed, faculty members over at the University of California are planning a walk-out tomorrow. This is simply a demonstration that really hurts no one.  I’ve always been torn on strikes over at public institutions, but this is just one day and [...]

The California Saga Continues

Monday, September 14th, 2009

The President of the California universities is asking for a major tuition hike. Nobody is all too pleased.

Beer Becoming Popular Again

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

I know what you’re thinking, ‘Was beer every unpopular?’  But, for a while, colleges weren’t all to keen on having beer or any type of alcohol at football games and the like.  But, with money tight a number of schools, administrators are looking for new ways to make some cash.  Beer at sporting events does, [...]

Unexpected Luxury

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

You wouldn’t imagine that a college in this economic climate would be able to afford fancy dorms, right? Wrong. The University of Mississippi is touting beautiful, luxury dorms for its students.  Bail out money?  Perhaps…

CVS Gives Millions Away In Tough Economic Theatre

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

If I could explain to you the rage that filled within me when I read through this story, I would do so, but I can’t come up with the words.  Currently big corporations like CVS are hurting financially and they’re trying to cut corners at nearly every turn in order to save a nickel.  As [...]

Black Colleges Trying to Endure In Economic Downturn

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Colleges and universities everywhere are having trouble paying the bills and making the money they want to be making.  The economy sucks and, subsequently, students are having trouble getting the money to pay for college.  Here at Campusology we’ve mostly discussed the major colleges and universities and they problems they have.  I’m not proud of [...]

Selling Students and Their Parents on College Technology

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

With the money belt ever tightening for students and their families, it’s gonna be hard to get major sales through.  Many retailers are trying their best to get the deals out to these folks, but it’s not terribly easy.  Students will always complain and whine to their parents about how they need the latest and [...]

Why Students Aren’t Majoring In Feminine Studies Anymore

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Sorry to single out those of you who did major in Feminine Studies, but the point is clear: students just aren’t taking any chances anymore.  Well, they are, but not to the extent they used to.  Today, more and more students are looking for sustainability, not what they love and adore.  I’m torn on this [...]