This week on The Roundtable, Opinion Editor Breanna Khameraj sits down with Opinion Staff Writers Dawn and Noor to discuss the rising cost of commuting and its impact on students.

From increasing gas prices to the growing cost of public transportation and parking, the panel reflects on how getting to campus is becoming more expensive—and how students are adapting. The conversation explores trade-offs between time and affordability, the realities of commuting from nearby cities, and the broader cost-of-living pressures shaping student life.

As expenses continue to rise, the panel considers how these challenges are influencing daily decisions, long-term planning, and the overall student experience.

Editorial note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the panelists and do not represent The Silhouette, the McMaster Students Union, or CFMU Radio Inc.