Students and professors in dozens of states were challenging administrators and state lawmakers over budget cuts and tuition increases that they say are reducing students ' class options and increasing their expenses . NEW : In California , Oakland , police reportedly arrest At least 15 protesters who shut down freeway . 160 reportedly arrested in California State University demonstrations . Critics say cutbacks will raise tuition , make higher education unobtainable to many . Budget cuts have resulted in canceled classes , longer class waiting lists in California .
NEW : In California , Oakland , police reportedly arrest At least 15 protesters who shut down freeway . 160 reportedly arrested in California State University demonstrations . Critics say cutbacks will raise tuition , make higher education unobtainable to many . Budget cuts have resulted in canceled classes , longer class waiting lists in California .