Does 'Even though we receive operating funds from the state, there are a myriad of additional expenses to be met, such as welding equipment for sculpture, pottery wheels for ceramics, and computers for graphics.' stand in direct opposition to the premise 'The funding provided by the state covers absolutely everything.'
Even though we receive operating funds from the state, there are a myriad of additional expenses to be met, such as welding equipment for sculpture, pottery wheels for ceramics, and computers for graphics.###The funding provided by the state covers absolutely everything.