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Sunday, November 24, 2024 — Houston, TX

Henry Baring


NEWS 4/7/20 9:06pm

Student-run businesses support employees, plan ahead amid uncertain times

Shut down for the remainder of the semester, student-run businesses are facing challenges filling the financial and emotional gap left by COVID-19. Questions hover for Coffeehouse, The Hoot and Rice Bikes, as well as student-owned East-West Tea and student-staffed Willy’s Pub, as to how they will support their student employees, deal with disrupted income and plan ahead.