Dire downturn: The U.S. economic crisis
As the U.S. economy continues to suffer, The Red & Black has worked to keep students aware of how it affects the University community. Here is a running list of articles written about the recent downturn:
Live music, venues thrive and profit despite economy
Weight of debt may fall on youth
University lab animals remain healthy, well-fed despite budget cuts
Faculty equate furloughs to pay cuts, ‘free days’ of labor
UGA seeks permission for employee furloughs
Economy forces some to move home
Recession affects students’ pet care
UGA hit by endowment losses, stem cell debate
Student consumers help insulate Athens from worse hardships
Today’s sour market reminiscent of 1980s economy
Interior design project to help students unable to find internships
Seniors prepare for grad school as enrollment in test courses rise
University’s low wage eclipses other institutions
Student jobs remain stagnant on campus
Colleges’ endowed money declines
Market growth slow to change: Stimulus may not be enough
Freegan lifestyle reaps treasure
Economy heightens post-grad searching
Recession hits hard for some local businesses
University reduces academic journal ‘cut list’
