What the Cluck?: Egg shortage leads to prices on the rise in America
Eggs in America have increased at rates that haven't been seen since the 80s.
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LIST: 10 Socially distant hashtag activism campaigns
Hashtag activism is the use of hashtags to show support for various issues which continued during COVID-19. Here are ten activism hashtags that became prominent this year.
News roundup: Oct. 1 – 14
Here are the 10 stories you may have missed Oct. 1 – 14 from Texas, the United States and around the world.
Do elections affect the economy?
Three years go by and the world is operating “regularly.” But, what happens during an election year? Does the economy change when America is potentially changing presidents? Do people’s uncertainties about the future leader cause them to…
Economy fails, enrollment sails
Local colleges and universities have recorded record-breaking enrollments this semester. Students say a slow economy leads them in the direction of staying in or returning to school rather than searching for a job.
Administration prepares for more budget cuts
University administrators are developing a plan in response to a letter received last month from state officials requesting all state agencies reduce their budgets 5 percent for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Tuition rising, job market declining
The state of Texas primarily depends on sales tax revenue to fund education. This year sales tax revenue is down, some months by more than 10 percent.