Writing at a college newspaper, you’re not quite sure if people react to what you write. Feb. 16 I wrote “Where’s The Rock?” wondering why this campus does not have more major rock concerts. Country is good, but there’s only so much you can take.
One student shared with me his attempt to get an act to come to Ball State University through University Program Board and another group showed up to the meeting he said, and both were shot down. I can’t help the layers and processes that block them from their attempts because UPB has good intentions. However, I’m satisfied to see that people tried and people do care about what they see come to campus. Keep pushing and communicating with these organizations about how you can do a better job presenting your proposal and understanding how it works.
In today’s paper I see that Emens Auditorium will bring indie rocker Ben Folds minus him folding five April 21. Is this the result of students’ efforts or at least the issue The Daily News brought to light about concerts? I didn’t speak to Emens Director Robert Myers about that announcement, but I like my dillusionment to remain. Granted, Ben Folds is not for everyone. However, if you don’t show up and support the concert and what Emens is trying to do, what is the chance that Dave Matthews, Bright Eyes or Red Hot Chili Peppers would come to Ball State University? Little. If convincing you that attending this concert is important isn’t enough from what I wrote, I got a potential consequence that comes in three words: Big and Rich.
Spare us from them coming to our city and saving a horse for the sake of a cowboy.
Submitted by: Charles Schelle –Features