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Students have hope, concern for economy
With America’s economy reaching a low not seen since World War II, new President Barack Obama has multiple plans to change America’s economic status.
According to uk.reuters.com, last month’s drop in employment brought total job losses to 3.6 million since December 2007.
Sophomore Mittzi Castellanos said she is worried about America’s economy.
“Our economical status is really bad since all these banks are going bankrupt,” Castellanos said.
Castellanos said she believes Obama is going to change America for the better.
“I think Obama could make some changes and raise our economy little by little,” Castellanos said.
Senior Kaleah Plain describes herself as fiscally conservative. She said that while she thinks the proposed stimulus package lacks regulations, she thinks it’s the best idea for now.
“For now it is a good idea. They just need to refine it a bit,” Plain said. “It’s going to take time. It’s not a quick fix.”
With a new president in office, Castellanos thinks America has hope.
“Obama gave hope to millions of people when he became president elect,” Castellanos said.
Castellanos thinks Obama will have a major impact on her future.
“I think he’ll impact my future with college, especially with student loans,” Castellanos said.
Junior Drew Davis has stayed caught up with the U.S.’s current economic issues.
“I know that we’re currently under a recession,” Davis said.
With jobs being lost day by day, Davis is worried about the future.
“If the economy continues this way, finding a job could become difficult, even more so than it is now,” Davis said.
Davis is confident that Obama will change America for the better.
“I feel that if he delivers what he promises, there should somewhat of an increase in the economy. He has a lot of good ideas,” Davis said.