CollegeFest 2009

A tradition unlike any other.

No, I'm not talking about the Masters Golf Tournament, but there still might be plenty of greens.

CollegeFest is here once again, and reggae stars Rebelution will join the likes of Shiny Toy Guns and headliners Cold War Kids for the annual concert hosted by ASLMU.

Although I'm not too familiar with the music of these three bands, I'm more than willing to give them a chance for the sake of a good time.

Thankfully, LMU's administration reconsidered its misguided position of outlawing outdoor concerts. It would have been quite a shame if our picturesque bluff went unused on a Sunday afternoon in March.

Now here's the point of interest: Will attendance, or the overall vibe, be affected by the concert being held on a SUNDAY AFTERNOON?

Holding a concert on a Friday or Saturday allows for the requisite day of recovery often necessary in the wake of a giant festival or party. Sunday, as dictated by scripture, should be used as a day of rest (or when students do all of their homework for the week).

Will a Sunday concert make some students reconsider going to the show? I guess we'll have to wait and see, but CollegeFest veterans should keep their eyes peeled, comparing this year's turnout to that of years past.

--- O.S. Borboa