Event Details:

Over the past decades, college tuition has grown at an exponential rate, over 1000% since 1990. Some forgo college because of the cost, and quite a few of those who do attend college eventually drop out due to the high tuition, still left to pay back the debt accumulated during their time in college. Those who do graduate find themselves struggling to pay off their debt well after their graduation. This topic was an issue at the forefront of the Democratic nomination race and has been brought up during the presidential race as well. While several bills have been introduced in Congress, tuition continues to rise. The issue is reaching a boiling point, with protests rising such as the million student march and the 2009 protests across the UC system. This panel aims to bring together different perspectives on this problem and explore possible solutions and relief for students.





Admission

This event is open to the public. Entry to the event will be open to ticketholders and, space-permitting, a limited number of walk-ins. Ticketholders are encouraged to arrive early to maximize their chances of getting in. Having a ticket does not guarantee access to the event but does give the ticketholder priority over walk-ins until 5:50 p.m., at which point walk-ins and ticketholders will have equal access to remaining seats. Our standard event policies apply. What follows is an overview of the admissions timeline. It may be subject to revisions as the event approaches. Seating in the venue is first-come, first served.

5:30 p.m. Event Admission Opens for Ticket Holders

6:20 p.m. Event Admission No Longer Guaranteed for Ticket Holders

6:20 p.m. Admission Opens for Walk-Ins (Limited Seating)

6:25 p.m. Admission Closed (No Late Seating)

6:30 p.m. Event Begins

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