""It's ridiculous seeing as how people aren't receiving a 5.5% pay increase in this shitty economy.""
Nick Johns is a senior majoring in communication science and rhetorical studies.
""Can't say I'm a fan of it, but UW is cheap in comparison so I'm going to try not to complain. Maybe.""
Nic Gerstner is a senior majoring in Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies.
""My bank account realizes the cost - does my education reap any benefits?""
Dan Homstad is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
""This is just another indication that, regardless of the economic climate, the administration is unwilling to curb extravagant spending habits.""
Sam Jefferies is a senior majoring in political science and international studies.
""While I understand the need for our school to remain competitive, I would like to have some justification for tuition increases.""
Adam Szymanski is a senior majoring in chemical engineering.
""It's necessary to accommodate the growing cost of supplying an education. UW is still one of the cheapest top tier public universities in the country.""
Mike Muggee is a senior majoring in actuarial science and finance.
""It's a non-ideal situation but was an inevitable move and consequence of a declining economy""
Eric Ballecer is a senior majoring in neurobiology.
""Well, I guess it doesn't matter that much. That's just two extra weeks of pay. It doesn't really affect me and the fact that the whole state is paying makes it easier to bear than simply Madison raising its tuition.""
Alana Bandos is a junior majoring in biology.
""I think it's making Wisconsin less about Wisconsinites and more for out-of-state students who can afford the hike. Pretty soon a year at UW will cost more than an average person makes in a year working. That seems quite unreasonable.""
Abby Jackson is a junior majoring in international studies.
""In this economy where do they expect us to get the cash?""
Alicia Skemp is a senior majoring in biology.