As a consequence of being more open and understanding of students’ workloads — and perhaps in the future, being able to pay them — school newspapers can outgrow the journalism industry by being more inclusive and equitable.
Boston University operations were forced to dramatically adjust upon COVID-19 — and its work-study program is no exception. Despite the pandemic, BU's Student Employment Office says students are still able to work remotely or in a hybrid model, though some have been forced to find new roles.
After almost a year of living under pandemic restrictions, experiencing a record drop in employment and witnessing an increase in mental health problems as a result, a minimum wage raise to $15 an hour, or higher, is more crucial now than ever before.
