unconscionable to continue to hike tuition this much when educational loans have dried up and average household wealth is down 18%. If BU is less reliant on its endowment the school's revenue shouldn't have been as impacted as much as these "peer" schools. This is the most serious recession in a generation, you don't spend more, you hold the line until at least a sign of a recovery. I wonder if all contractual groups have accepted a salary freeze, not just highest-paid staff; everyone should have to sacrifice during this time. My summer job hours have already been reduced -- I have no idea where I am going to get another $1,370 for next year.