Minimum wage for minimum work…

The federal minimum wage has not increased above $7.25 since 2009. Lately there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this issue. Many people have demanded an increase to $15 per hour, to make what they call a livable wage. While the minimum wage should be raised a little, it should go nowhere near that high. If minimum wage were to increase to $15 dollars per hour, or higher, the cost of living would skyrocket. Employers would have to raise the price of their products to compensate for what they would be losing by paying their employees so much. They…

Spring Break on a budget

The average college student looks forward to Spring Break for partying, drinking, relaxation and traveling. But like the average college student, their money goes to bills, textbooks, gas, and there’s not much left for fun. Here are budget-friendly suggestions to have fun. VOLUNTEER Listen, do you want to be known as a basic college student who would rather be out drinking or as a great college student who devotes their time to help the local animal shelter or homeless center? Stargaze Invite your friends, or that cute classmate you’ve had your eye on, over and lay down on a blanket…