Students and Faculty Protesting Cuts

          Students and faculty have been largely affected by budget cuts in the last decade and have made it clear they aren't happy about it. Protesting seems to be the route most students are taking. This tactic may not put things back the way they were, but it gives a voice to the silent.
          At Santa Monica Community College, on April 4th of this year, students raised hell, protesting the huge cuts this year. The students who are already low on cash, feared their future in school. You can check out the rest of the article to get the full story  on, Hikes Caused by Budget Cuts.
          Another example of students protesting is the March on March. This is an annual protest against budget cuts, that students and faculty attend.It is held at the California State Capitol. This year the protest held 10,000 people. Some students made a commitment since the budget cuts began, to go to every protest march. For the extended article check out College Students Protest Cuts to Higher Education.
          Protesting allows for the unheard to be heard. Students and faculty alike choose to use the First Amendment to its advantages. Freedom of speech may be the tool students and faculty need to persuade the powers that be.