A heated debate about the CSU tuition hike among the CSU Board of Trustees in an open session happened on Wednesday November 16. According to the Daily49er, police officers clashed with students in what turned to be a violent protest.
Four protesters were arrested and three police officers were injured during the clash.
"Whatever the rationale, this issue is simply too important to not allow for a full and thorough public discussion or to contribute to the perception that this process is anything less than open and transparent," says Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom.
The chair of the board, Herbert L. Carter, gave the protesters 30 minutes to voice their opinions about the issue, but the protesters continued to chant over their alloted time.
"What do we want? A refund! When do we want it? Now!" the protesters chanted loudly and repeatedly.
Since 2009, the CSU has approved six separate tuition hikes. The average CSU student may pay as much as $7,017 next fall.
"It makes me nervous," says 4th year communications major Nia Pines. "I only get $7,500 in loans and no financial aid, so I'm worried I won't be able to afford school."
With students having trouble affording their tuition, how will students afford to buy items from the campus bookstore, convenience store, or any of the campus eateries?
"I think bringing a lunch will help save money. I wouldn't want to keep spending money every week on campus when the tuition is getting higher and higher," says CSULB alumni Ronald Figueroa.
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