Textbook Tribulations: UC Santa Barbara Students Hold Press Conference to Address High Cost of Books

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—UC Santa Barbara first year Student Mar Lopez is fighting an uphill battle, and she’s hoping to turn the page.

“I remember thinking like, ‘Wow, like, this is a lot.’ And like, just for one class, it’s ten weeks and I have to do this for what, the next four years?” said Lopez.

The Education Data Initiative says college students spend roughly $1,300 per year on books and supplies…

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