tuition hikes

This Wednesday, the regents will consider implementing both an increase in tuition for nonresident students and a cap on their enrollment. Although the UC system is a public university that should primarily serve local students, Wednesday’s proposals would not only harm existing students but would also completely contradict the university’s mission statement of promoting educational equity.

This month, the UC Board of Regents is set to consider both a nonresident tuition increase and a cap on nonresident students, which includes out-of-state, international and undocumented students. Both of these measures will damage the UC’s status as a national and global leader in higher education.

Earlier this week, the Rebel Alliance announced its slate of six candidates for ASUC Senate. Darth Vader is running for executive vice president this year.

Can her energy and commitment to UC Berkeley move us in the right direction?