College students who were already struggling are having an even more difficult time because of the economic downturn the US is experiencing. Some college students opt to stand and wait in food-pantry lines. Others have given up drinking soda or going out to eat. Some are even avoiding using their cars and substituting alternate means of transportation like buses or subways.
Struggling College Students Get a Crash Course in Economics
Texas Christian University Backs Out On Plans For Gay Dorms
Texas Christian University, who was considering creating seperate housing for gay and lesbian students are now backing down. The housing was set to open in the fall for students who were homosexual or lesbian, but after heated debate over the issue, TCU is now putting the plans on hold news sources are saying.
Universities Call for Lower Legal Drinking Age
Are you an adult at 18 years of age? The US legal system thinks so: 18 year olds are routinely tried as adults, and can face the harshest punishments — including the death penalty — for their actions. The US military also believes 18 year olds are adults: they can enlist for military service and be sent to any war zone and on any assignment, no matter how dangerous.
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