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SC State's Oct 1 Board of Trustee's meeting had all of the usual faces along with a few extras. Students along with about 11 faculty members crammed the board room to listen to President George Cooper's presentation to the BOT. The students who were all from the music department said they wanted answers.

"We are concerned about funds being allocated to other parts of the university because of a lack of freshmen," said music major Eric Smith. "We've been hearing about degrees getting more money while cuts are being made to others," he continued. His colleague Cettis Seals, freshmen music major agreed.

"Why are we not getting the same amount of money," he asked. "Some of us need new instruments, I had to bring my own instrument. The stands are outdated and broken." "The are sometimes three to four people to a stand," interjected Ryan Sumpter. "We need a lot more equipment," continued Seales.

The students explained that the music department has been trying to secure funds, but the information has been going through Title III since the Fall 2008. "They keep making changes," explained Smith who said he was concerned especially about funds to replace faculty that left as well as a recording studio. The students left before the BOT came out of their three hour executive session. The Board did not make a decision but has given Cooper 10 days to consult with faculty and staff and return with a plan of dealing with the 6 million dollar shortfall.

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