The now-infamous Spectrum post this week asked what I think is THE question when it comes to UB Athletics and Recreation: "Does 'Big-Time' athletics conflict with recreation?"
The Spectrum article seemed to think so, as does the Student Association, which has apparently proposed a 39% decrease in student support of Athletics and a 528% increase in funding for recreation.
I personally don't think there should be a conflict. I think BOTH fees are too low. Instead of fighting over which program should be underfunded, we should push to appropriately fund both.
From an economic value perspective: Nine months at LA Fitness near campus will run you $386.