Statewide there is a massive gathering of UC students, faculty and staff migrating to the UCLA campus for two days of protest.

This comes in the wake of several UC campuses staging protests on their respective campuses’ throughout the week.

The protest, which is set to be held Wednesday and Thursday, is in response to the UC Regents meeting that is set to take place simultaneously.

The UC Regents will be voting on a proposed 32 percent fee hike for the remainder of the school year, this comes directly after they implemented a 9.3 percent fee hike this past spring.

If voted on and passed, this action will bring the UC tuition over $10,000 for the first time ever.

The Regents will also vote to lay off nearly 2,000 more workers, continue with furlough plans, and cut classes and various students services.

With $1.35 billion already pledged to be used for construction, this has many students scratching their heads wondering if this should truly be a priority in this seemingly desperate time.

“I feel like it is an extreme lack of prioritization, it needs to go to the state with these issues and stop looking at the students for an easy fix. We shouldn’t be paying more for less,” said Celina Ayala, UCSB external vice resident of Statewide Affairs.

With many Cerritos College students planning on transfer this is an important vote that will effect future generations.

“I think it is important to be aware of UC issues, especially, if the students are looking to transfer. The issues that the UCs are facing will impact the future students,” said communication disorder major Jazmine Iniguez.

All are encouraged to attend and let your voice be heard.