Campus Chronicle

Issue date: 4/14/08 Section: Campus Life

Gas prices are steadily increasing and students are continually becoming more broke. Students at Alcorn are devastated at the increasing gas prices.
Gas is an important factor for everyone especially for college students at Alcorn. Students are trying very hard to find various means to get to their destinations on campus such as the union, cafeteria, library, and classes.
According to Energy Administration Gasoline, one of the main products refined from crude oil, accounts for just about 17 percent of the energy consumed in the United States. The primary use for gasoline is in automobiles and light trucks. Gasoline also fuels boats, recreational vehicles, and various farms and other equipment.
While gasoline is produced year-round, extra volumes are made in time for the summer driving season.
Gasoline is delivered from oil refineries mainly through pipelines to a massive distribution chain serving 168,987 retail gasoline stations throughout the United States.
There are three main grades of gasoline: regular, mid-grade, and premium. Each grade has a different octane level. Price levels vary by grade, but the price differential between grades is generally constant.
All these facts are true but the only question that students continue to ask is when are the gas prices going to decrease .
Kesha Jones a senior nursing major is outraged about the increasing gas prices. She stated that "Gas should not be so expensive, tuition is already too high. The government should work harder to decrease gas prices." Many students feel the same. Every year tuition is expected to increase and now with gas increasing it is making it harder for general students at Alcorn to be productive in their education.
Ashlee Neal a senior English major stated ,"I am dreading my trip back to my home Chicago, IL because I will probably be paying near $300 to a possible $400 for gas. It is very depressing."
Ashlee is not the only student at Alcorn dreading trips home for the summer. Gas is expected to reach a record high of $4.00 this summer. This is expected to cut down family vacation for many families because they cannot afford the price of theme parks and gas to get to the theme parks.
While gas has had a very negative impact on Alcorn students it has had a positive impact as well though. Students are becoming more determined to get their education and continue to graduate school because of the gas increase.
Students are motivated to be their very best because they do not want to struggle for things they need or want. This is a very positive aspect for students to have.
Although gas is putting a hurting on students pockets it is causing them to think longer and harder about getting a strong education.
Gas is extremely high but students should consider walking and carpooling in order to save money.

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