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Profs, commuters feel pinch of rising gas prices
Issue date: 10/6/05 Section: News
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Evan J. Hampton
News Editor
Gas prices continue to rise in the local area, but most students don't feel the effects because of living on campus. For those who commute to campus, including faculty members, the effects of rising gas prices are continuing to be a mountain to climb.
"Gas prices are killing me," said Callie Holden, junior broadcast media. "Commuter students aren't allowed to live within a five-mile radius of the college. That means that we all have a pretty far drive."
"As a commuter I must regulate my trips and keep the rpm's down," said Robert Godfrey, freshman youth ministry. "It affects the amount and style that I usually drive."
For all those traveling home for rest and relaxation this weekend, the high gas prices couldn't come at a worse time. In most cases, the average college student will spend at least $40 refueling their automobile. High gas prices affect all of those students during the week who simply want to leave campus for various reasons.
There are faculty members, along with a few students, who live at least 45 minutes away from campus. Some professors live in Anderson and Easley. Gas prices are certainly placing a strain on their wallets and pocketbooks, as well.
"I travel from Greer everyday," said Dr. Tony Beam, director for Christian worldview center. "It costs about $40 to fill up my automobile, when it used to cost $30."
Many people look to point the finger of blame for this situation, whether it is the Middle East or President Bush.
"I'm not mad at the president, nor do I blame him," said Beam. "But I am feeling the effects."
"OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) pays about $4 a barrel to produce and process oil, and it has been fluctuating between $60-70 a barrel on the market," said Ben Carnes, junior broadcast media. "I certainly think it counts as price gouging and something should be done."
"Work or church or any other errands don't use much gas," said Holden. "It's coming to school that uses it!"
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News Editor
Gas prices continue to rise in the local area, but most students don't feel the effects because of living on campus. For those who commute to campus, including faculty members, the effects of rising gas prices are continuing to be a mountain to climb.
"Gas prices are killing me," said Callie Holden, junior broadcast media. "Commuter students aren't allowed to live within a five-mile radius of the college. That means that we all have a pretty far drive."
"As a commuter I must regulate my trips and keep the rpm's down," said Robert Godfrey, freshman youth ministry. "It affects the amount and style that I usually drive."
For all those traveling home for rest and relaxation this weekend, the high gas prices couldn't come at a worse time. In most cases, the average college student will spend at least $40 refueling their automobile. High gas prices affect all of those students during the week who simply want to leave campus for various reasons.
There are faculty members, along with a few students, who live at least 45 minutes away from campus. Some professors live in Anderson and Easley. Gas prices are certainly placing a strain on their wallets and pocketbooks, as well.
"I travel from Greer everyday," said Dr. Tony Beam, director for Christian worldview center. "It costs about $40 to fill up my automobile, when it used to cost $30."
Many people look to point the finger of blame for this situation, whether it is the Middle East or President Bush.
"I'm not mad at the president, nor do I blame him," said Beam. "But I am feeling the effects."
"OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) pays about $4 a barrel to produce and process oil, and it has been fluctuating between $60-70 a barrel on the market," said Ben Carnes, junior broadcast media. "I certainly think it counts as price gouging and something should be done."
"Work or church or any other errands don't use much gas," said Holden. "It's coming to school that uses it!"
If you have comments about this article or want to write a letter to the editor, access the "Letter Submissions" link to the left of the page. Please be sure to add your name, grade level, major and phone number.