Student fees have about doubled since 2000 at each of the three segments of public higher education – community colleges, California State University and the University of California. Further increases, those at the rally asserted, will inevitably deny access to college… A handful of legislators and state officials addressed the rally, including Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, who said the crowd reminded him "of my days in college in the 1960s, when we changed America." He urged students to deliver a direct message to legislators considering the 2008-09 state budget. "The message is simple," Garamendi said. "Kick us out, we’ll vote you out."

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by Timm Herdt, The Ventura County Star.

Posted: April 22nd, 2008, by: admin. Categories: . Awaiting Comments.