Andy Garrison
-Editorial- With all the excess money that Western has accumulated to prepare for the cuts that never took place, they should cover health care fees for students on campus. Initially the student success act had us paying a fifty dollar a month fee to cover the costs of visiting the health center; the thing is, ...
Matthew Hunt
Even before students go on break they are expected to pay Student Success Act fees for the second time as they enroll in the spring 2013 semester. Full-time students will pay another $75, part-time will pay $50 and summer will pay $25 on top of what they pay for tuition. If you will remember, the ...
Staff
In recent years Western has faced some difficult challenges—mainly through budget cuts. Unfortunately, the tough times for Western are most likely not over. Despite the economy turning around, the current Missouri Governor has made it clear that he does not support higher education. Unless there is a drastic change in Gov. Jay Nixon’s attitude, Western ...
Ellis Cross
Personal freedoms are being limited at Western to the point that all we need to complete the experience is lockers in the hallways and bells between classes. Students are not allowed to vote on major legislation on this campus. Recently the Student Government Association made the decision for the student body and voted in a ...
Staff
Be prepared to pay more money for your education next semester—or not. The Student Success Act, written and passed by SGA in the last month, imposes a new fee on students. The fee stepladders depending on your student status: full-time students will pay $75, part-time students $50 and summer students $25. SGA has held several meetings ...