re: Note to Out of State Alums

I don't understand the anger here? To me, the anger is completely misplaced on this board. It shouldn't be at Martin because he is forced to live within reality.

Couple of points:

1. Higher education is underfunded at the state level because we have too many 4-year institutions. But it's impossible to make that practice stop (see SUNO merger).

2. LSU isn't funded as the flagship, and it's not Martin's fault. At least now he has a bit more control over the tuition.

3. LSU's ranking in the US News and World Report is directly related to funding/money.

4. Not sure why OOS alums are entitled to the benefits that the instate residents pay for through taxes, etc. just because they came to school here and then left for better economic opportunities.

5. LSU is still one of the most affordable universities in the country. If you're bitching about paying to go to LSU, then I shiver at the thought of your child's other options financially speaking.