We've got money but its not for YOU!

Upon arriving to my GS class Thursday afternoon, there was much buzz about signing up for classes and how within the past hour classes had already been filled to capacity. I was also informed that a Philosophy class I would be required to take wasnt even on the list to choose from. But wait, it gets worse. I learned that out the $50 million given to CSU's, we would be getting $1.7 million of it. Great news right? WRONG. The money won't be used on us, oh no, it will be used on incoming Fall 2010 freshman.

Earlier that morning my English teacher mentioned to me that as of Spring 2010 she will have no job because she had been layed off as well as 90% of the English department. THIS is why. There is no money for lecturers. Classes have been completely cut, teachers are being let go and students cant get into the classes they need. I tryed to sign up for classes that night and 2 out 3 of the freshman cluster classes I need weren't even listed.

A friend of mine sent an e-mail to the cheif financial advisor asking him why this was happening. Mr. Sean Pibb, the cheif financial advisor, completely skipped over his question and simply told him what the money will be used for, leaving the impression that basically its not for us so don't worry about it.

This is OUR future they're messing with. I dont know about you but NO ONE decides what the outcome of my future will be but ME. So, speak up and let yourself be heard. We can make a difference!

- Tiffany Bledsoe