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Opinion
 

Staff Editorial

                Robyn Morrow                       Chris Elliott            Mark Suarez
                                     John Arterbury                      Caitlin Cupprenull

Temperatures drop, but savings are hot

Campus weather responses: A

UH officials reached a reasonable conclusion in postponing the campus' Wednesday opening. 

Although some may have been disadvantaged by the change, the choice ? along with the timely sanding of necessary areas ? exhibits concern for the welfare of those the University serves and employs. 

Erring on the side of safety is always a good idea. 

Reduced student loan rates: A

Although it won't reach full effect until 2011 and has yet to be ratified by the Senate, the student loan interest rate reduction passed by the House on Wednesday provides a glimmer of hope to college students everywhere.

The measure reduces rates on federally subsidized loans by half, and would put up to $2,300 back into a student's hand over the duration of a loan. 

The act will require later renewal, the bipartisan effort is a positive sign for the future of American education. Legislation of this nature helps guarantee that higher education will be a reality for many who may not have dreamed of it otherwise.

Corn prices: D

Gas prices may be on the decline, the price of corn in Mexico is at a high because of American ethanol consumption and speculation in the Mexican economy.

The price of corn tortillas, a staple in the diet of many Mexicans, increased 14 percent in 2006. 

Despite initial questions of election legitimacy, President Felipe Calderon has proven himself an unexpected ally of the poor by imposing quotas on corn imports and striking an agreement with businesses to relieve financial pressure.