RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Eastern Kentucky University is looking for outside donations to keep the Marching Colonels.

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This comes days after budget cuts led to the university wiping out funding for the marching band in favor of a voluntary pep band operated outside the university's School of Music.
The controversial decision led to a backlash from students and alumni, and now the university is exploring new options to preserve the Marching Colonels.
EKU has also established a committee which will look to find financial resources to support a marching or pep band.