Danielle Lynch has seen early success in her career consisting of two years as a news reporter. She earned several awards for co-writing a four-part series about poverty in Chester County, Pa.

Most people envision spring break as a fun trip in the sun with many friends. However, with the current status of the economy, many students made other plans. “It would be awesome to go somewhere warm for spring break, but I’m working the whole time to make money,” said freshman Tom Mott.

Keeping a job is difficult enough, but finding one at the moment is even more troublesome. Bloomsburg University students, from freshmen to seniors, are feeling the impact of the recession like a weight hanging on their shoulders.

With the effects of the economic downturn hitting the state of Pennsylvania, college students are wondering how the crisis will influence tuition costs.

He’ll leave work at approximately 3 p.m. and return home in time to coach his youngest daughter and son in soccer. “A typical day,” he thinks, until he arrives at work.