CSU student protest possible tuition increases at trustees meeting

A mock graveyard featuring the headstones of Cal State Universities sets the scene for a protest of the possible tuition hike in front of the Cal State University Chancellor’s office in Long Beach.

Cal State Fullerton student Ginny Dolores, left, leads students outside a trustees meeting this week in Long Beach protesting a possible tuition hike and calling on the university to protect students who came to the U.S. illegally.   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Cal State University Fullerton student Liz Sanchez shouts her message at several people entering the Cal State University chancellor’s office in Long Beach.

Cal State University police officers keep an eye on a small but vocal group of Cal State students protesting the possible tuition hike in front of the Cal State University chancellor’s office in Long Beach.

Cal State University police officers keep an eye on a group of Cal State students protesting the possible tuition hike in front of the Cal State University chancellor’s office in Long Beach.