Parking deal evidence of Rice's generosity
The deal Rice and H-E-B have crafted, allowing H-E-B employees to park for free on West Lot, may seem strange at first glance (see story, page 4). Rice seems to be reaping no benefit out of the agreement - had the university installed an H-E-B olive bar in the Rice Memorial Center, the deal may seem more even-handed.One day, Rice may see a return on this display of kindness. But if that day never comes, we won't mind. The area where H-E-B employees park are often empty, and never full, thus negating any impact the H-E-B employees may produce. Rice is simply helping a neighborhood business, during a time in which economic times are harsh all around. Any little bit can help, and Rice's generosity should be commended.
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