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where will th from: student; With all of the cuts throughout the state in academic pro­ grams, the funding of athletics is a volatile issue. The issue of whether or not the athletic programs are an integral part of the educational experience is a debate that all students considered this academic year. No one would argue the significance that it has for those who do participate in the intercollegiate activi- | ties, but those who cannot be an active member may not see | the tremendous amount of funding it receives as significant to their educational experience. Especially if they are paying for it. In early January, the Athletic Department requested near­ ly $1.24 million from the Incidental Fee Committee, represent- Photos by Dan Martin 124