Rising education cost, cuts prompt Sac State protest

Students unhappy with how state budget cuts are affecting their education -- and pocketbooks -- protested today at Sacramento State University, drawing further attention to what they consider an erosion of their university experience as costs continue to rise.

The protesters, many dressed in funereal garb, held what they called a mock funeral to symbolize "the death of California's commitment to the affordability, accessibility and quality of higher education."

Check back at sacbee.com for further coverage of today's demonstration.