Running the gas gauntlet: Weighing solutions to rising prices

by Zachary Petroff | staff writer March 17, 2022 This past break I spent time back in my hometown of Canton, Ohio.  I used my time to relax, reflect and listen to my friends and family members go on and on about fringe conservative talking points derived from cable news and Facebook. It was a treat, patiently listening to the regurgitation of ill-informed talking points … Continue reading Running the gas gauntlet: Weighing solutions to rising prices

Expensive eats: Is Campus Market the priciest shop around?

By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor 10/19/17 Chances are, if you’ve found your way into Campus Market for a late-night snack run, or if you’ve wandered in to grab a quick bite in between classes, you’ve probably noticed that something is a little fishy, and I’m not just talking about the sushi. I’m talking prices. High prices. Everything about college tends to be costly, from … Continue reading Expensive eats: Is Campus Market the priciest shop around?

Students are bound by expensive textbook prices

By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor College isn’t cheap. That’s no secret. A wise and well-meaning high school teacher once told me that my university years would be the most expensive of my life, and with a second year of ramen noodles for dinner in full-swing, I’m absolutely positive she was right. But university expenses can often go far above and beyond the already outrageous … Continue reading Students are bound by expensive textbook prices

The Cost of College: Textbook prices on the rise

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief “The Cost of College” is an ongoing series that will examine what it really costs to get an education. This week’s story explores the rising cost of college textbooks, which have surged by more than 1,000 percent since 1977.   In the basement of the Barnes and Noble bookstore on Forbes Avenue earlier this week, troves of students perused through … Continue reading The Cost of College: Textbook prices on the rise

Whatever comes to mind: Black Friday loses charm

By George Flynn | Opinions Editor The holiday season was one of my favorite seasons as a child. I loved eating Thanksgiving dinner with my extended family. I adored celebrating Christmas with my sister and parents. Opening the gifts underneath the tree was the glorious moment I waited for every single year. As I got older however, it became quite apparent to me that the … Continue reading Whatever comes to mind: Black Friday loses charm