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...things like children living at home, first-time homebuyers and late claims related to those 2008 stimulus checks. Meanwhile, the recession and slumping incomes have rendered more people eligible for such credits. The larger refunds are a welcome boost for the economy. In all, the Federal Government has cut refund checks totaling $259 billion - up 17% from a year ago and already the rough equal of total refund payments of $261 billion in 2008. More people than ever are using their refund to pay basic bills, according to an AP poll. For example, 31% said they were using their refund...
...makes you feel all the worse later on. Think about how you spent your refund last year. Wish you had the money back? As for the economy, that's not your responsibility and it will actually do better in the long run if you save and invest. So cut costs and live within your means, and use your refund for a onetime...
Students looking forward to running and lifting their way into shape this summer will not be doing so at the Malkin Athletic Center. Staffers at the athletic department have hinted that the MAC will be closed this summer due to budget cuts. The MAC is the primary undergraduate exercise facility, offering everything from treadmills and Stairmasters to salsa lessons and spinning classes. But, while it will be sad to lose these resources, this particular budget cut is understandable and will allow students to take advantage of ample other recreational opportunities in Cambridge...
Given the university’s fiscal shortfall, it needs to be constantly seeking ways to cut the budget while preserving vital programs. At a point when core academic facets such as faculty hiring are being sacrificed, it seems reasonable to limit features more tangential to the academic experience. Indoor athletic facilities during the summer certainly fit this description. The ready availability of Stairmasters and treadmills was undoubtedly not the first thing on students’ minds when they decided to come to Harvard. Their temporary loss may be lamented as an inconvenience, but it will not harm the caliber...
Additionally, given that the city of Cambridge has plenty of other recreation options for students in the summer, the MAC seems like an appropriate place to cut. Cambridge has a host of public athletic facilities open for use around Harvard, boasting 84 public parks and playgrounds. These include basketball courts outside of Mather House, tennis courts outside of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, and softball fields in the Cambridge Common. With a little curiosity and investigation, students can find and take advantage of these opportunities...