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University of California President Janet Napolitano spoke to the Daily Bruin Editorial Board on Tuesday about free speech and tuition, among other topics. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

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University of California President Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that UC tuition may continue to rise with inflation, depending on how the state funds the UC in the future.

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UC president discusses free speech, tuition at Daily Bruin interview

By Sharon Zhen

Dec. 6, 2017 3:11 p.m.