CSI in the News October 2011 - CSI Today

merit-based students, other than from 1970 to 1975, when it indeed was free for all.In 1976, the policy was changed to cater to students who couldn’t attend school, unless it was free.Protesters at CSI used whistles and other instruments. They carried signs that drew attention from scores ofpassing students.“I’m not happy about the tuition hikes,” said observer, Jeremy Haire, a sophomore. “But somebody’s got todo something about it.”Rosebank resident and college senior Liz E. was in agreement.“We’re all for it,” she said of the protest. “I don’t know why we need to pay for an education.”She and her friend, Lana N., both work full time and said the school’s tuition raise further complicates analready difficult situation they’re in.Leeor Bronis, editor of CSI’s newspaper “The Banner” and a student at the school, said others usuallydisregard acts like the protest.“They don’t really think of the issues at the school .¤.¤. this has everything to do with them,” said Ms.Bronis, adding that freshman students she’d spoken to were unaware of the hikes until attending theprotest.Faculty members said they were impressed and proud to see the student body standing up for itself.A teacher, who chose not to give his name, brought his 17 students outside to witness the demonstration.He wanted them to learn from it and research the issues involved in preparation for writing an essay.Ax was thrilled to see 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 24-year-old said. “Even if they’re not letting their voice be heard, just their presence here aloneis excellent.”After the rally, which dispersed about 2 p.m., the students headed to Wall Street to demonstrate.© 2011 SILive.com. All rights reserved.Page 112 of 154