Brina Fritzsche, Sophomore , La Grande, "I'm kind of mad about it. How are you supposed to finish in four years if you can't afford it?''

Dennis Demmert, Sophomore , La Grande, "If tuition keeps going up people will not come here.''

Josh Peterson, Sophomore, La Grande, "The state should provide more support for students. Especially because unless you want to work in a factory, you have to go to college.''

Polo Dong Junior, La Grande, "I don't like it, but I guess there is nothing you can do about it.''

Jason Smith, Sophomore , La Grande, "I guess they think (the tuition increases) are necessary.''

Angela Valderrabano, Junior, La Grande, "It delays graduation for some people. It puts the four-year graduation plan out of reach for students who do not have financial aid.''

Ryan Rigdon, Senior, La Grande, "I think that the increases are bad, particularly for students with families. It shows how bad Oregon's economy is.''