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Penn State Students Protest Governor's Budget Proposal

By Alison Go

February 11, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Penn State students rallied Monday to protest a state budget proposal that would cut $20.3 million from Penn State and would exclude the school from a tuition-aid program aimed at low-income students, the Daily Collegian reports.

Around 100 students gathered to listen to several student leaders speak. Cue the hyperbole:

"There is an issue at hand that could influence not just the student body, but generations of students to come."

"We have entered a very dark period for the students here at Penn State. Students must take action immediately."

And lastly, what could motivate Gov. Ed Rendell to exclude Penn State students from the Tuition Relief Act? "Blatant ignorance," said one student.

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Qkdtieew of ND 9:06AM July 14, 2009

As a 1993 Penn Satte alumni, I wholeheartedly disagree with you, Ryan. They're dissatisfied with a state budget proposal that would cut $20.3 million from Penn State and exclude the school from a tuition-aid program aimed at low-income students. What's either confusing or reprehensible about that??? Of course, based on the information at their disposal, it's obvious they should have outlined a suitable counterproposal to validate their argument. Right, Ryan? After all, they're all politicians, lawyers, and accountants for the state... and not just college students who are genuinely worried about their institution.

We, as Americans, have a right to stand up against something we recognize as unjust! You didn't know that? Then again, perhaps you simply think they're wrong because they're opposing Rendell, who's a democrat, and democrats can do no wrong. I'm guessing that's much more likely.

Joe of PA 12:08PM February 17, 2009

As a 2001 Penn State alumni, what alternatives to the state budget shortfall are these PSU protestors proposing? Without suggesting any other options, they come across as a bunch of kids who just had their candy taken away. Protesting is only effective when you have leverage.

Ryan of SC 10:07AM February 12, 2009

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