University president approves 25K cut from student newspaper

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The president of Wichita State University has approved the student senate's proposed $25,000 cut to the school's newspaper, but said he plans to restore the paper's budget through other university resources.

University President John Bardo announced the plans for The Sunflower in a newsletter Wednesday, The Wichita Eagle reported.

The final decision will be made by the Kansas Board of Regents when it reviews the proposed Student Fees Budget. If approved, the paper's budget would drop from $105,000 to $80,000 in July.

Bardo said the student government's proposed cut was "pa...