CSI in the News October 2011 - CSI Today

Students also complained about recent cuts in faculty and classes.Similar actions occurred at other SUNY and CUNY campuses, according to the Associated Press.Both entities raised tuition by $300 this fall, and the state legislature approved tuition raises at SUNY andCUNY colleges of up to $300 each year for the following four years, according to CUNY spokesman MichaelArena.“I’m not happy about the tuition hikes,” said sophomore Jeremy Haire, who was watching the goings-on.“But somebody’s got to do something about it.”Several faculty members said they were impressed and proud to see the student body standing up for itself.One teacher, who chose to remain anonymous, brought his class of 17 students outside to see the protest.He called it a learning experience and asked the class to research the issues involved in the protest for anessay.Leeor Bronis, editor of CSI’s student newspaper, “The Banner,” said others usually disregard protest actions.“They don’t really think of the issues at the school ... this has everything to do with them,” said Ms. Bronis,adding that freshmen she’d spoken to were unaware of the situation until attending the protest.“The students at today’s rally worked closely with college administration in order to conduct theirdemonstration in a creative and respectful manner,” said Ken Bach, a CSI spokesman. “Their passion wasevident, and they exercised their First Amendment rights peacefully.”Ax was thrilled with the large turnout.“It shows that people know that they have a voice and they’re here and they’re ready to let their voice beheard,” the South Shore 24-year-old said. “Even if they’re not letting their voice be heard, just theirpresence here alone is excellent.”After the rally, which dispersed about 2 p.m., the students marched through the campus before heading toWall Street to join the demonstration there.© 2011 SILive.com. All rights reserved.Also Featured on:examiner.comPage 110 of 154