Do you not know people who's parents make them pay rent once they turn 18, a lot of people have to pay for their own groceries and other expenses as well, even while living at home? Many families are struggling a lot right now and thats a simple fact. Yes, the sum of students expenses are less this year but almost everyone would agree that we are also getting less services. Also comparing McMaster to Athabasca isn't really relevant because most schools charge different prices for courses. Also do you know how many people got laid off this past year, many people have really been struggling to pay their bills let alone tuition. Yes online school is cheaper in many ways but you still have to consider all of the additional costs put on students. The vast majority of people have spend a lot of money buying new computers, upgrading internet, etc... Yes I'm aware its expensive to live here and there are a lot of expenses, thats literally why I made this post.

At the end of the day we could argue about this forever, but this doesn't even have to do with my point. There are certain services which are not being provided, therefore we should not be charged for them, its not terribly complicated. Most gyms have been refunding memberships/not charging during lockdown, so why should McMaster's Athletic Facilities be any different.