The Cost of College

During the past five months, we have investigated the cost of college both in print and online. For our final digital issue, we invite you to read our best stories from the semester. We also invite you to check out our full event coverage. Watch the video from our event with President Terry King and Vice President Bernie Hannon or read the accompanying transcript.

Your Money Matters: Event Coverage
On April 13, Miranda Carney, the editor-in-chief of Ball Bearings sat down with Acting President Terry King and Vice President for Business Affairs Bernie Hannon to discuss questions of tuition and transparency.

Our Money. Their Secrets.” by Alex Kincaid
Students continue to pay more for a college education, but know less about the financing of their university.

The Cost of a President,” by Miranda Carney
Students continue to pay more for a college education, but know less about the financing of their university.

A Hidden Home,” by Kaitlyn Arford
An estimated 58,000 college students are homeless throughout the country. Alicia Herder was one of them.

The Academic Athlete,” by Samantha Stevenson
Around two percent of high school athletes are awarded athletics scholarships for college. While many dream, very few become professional athletes.

The Mental Cost of College,” by Katie Grieze
Around 86 percent of college students are overwhelmed by their responsibilities, but this stress can worsen the symptoms of mental illness for some students.