JR-426 Online Journalism Class
Prof. Conrad Brunner
Administrators have already responded by slashing the tuition increase and faculty programming is attempting to increase financial literacy. Some students must transfer while others are responding by lobbying for student loan restructuring. Those that aren't directly affected by the harsh economic climate are concerned they'll feel its impact when they graduate and enter a tepid job market.
To watch a video asking students how they are affected by the recession, click here.






Butler University junior Doug Lewis said he is tired of putting his car in harm’s way. But Lewis does not have much say in fixing the Butler-Tarkington roads. Indianapolis and Butler University officials say roads won’t begin to be resurfaced until at least spring of 2010.
In light of the current economic climate, it comes as no shock that collegiate level athletic programs have taken a major blow nationwide.
Going to the Indianapolis 500 is a family tradition for Mia Claxton’s Avon-based family. To her family, the race is all about spending time with family and friends. Every year, race weekend consists of getting up early, loaded down with coolers, to stake out a good spot to watch the race and then returning to Claxton’s parents’ house afterwards to play lawn games.
