Student opinions on Homecoming mixed

With Homecoming right around the corner, students are anxious to see five-time Grammy nominated artist, B.o.B., and the band Stokeswood perform at the Homecoming concert on Feb. 17.

“Students are very excited about B.o.B as the main act,” said Student Government Association President, Zach Mullins.

B.o.B has three top 10 songs, and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards.

The Homecoming Concert Committee had to make a quick and smart decision this year in picking the Homecoming concert performer. As some students were disappointed they were not able to vote on the performer this year, the committee was concerned about student opinions, but did not have the time to conduct voting polls. “It was essential that we acted fast (on getting B.o.B),” Mullins said.

Stokeswood preformed at Amici Italian Café, downtown, on Jan. 27, so students could get an idea of what to expect for the Homecoming concert. Some of Stokeswood band members are alumni of Georgia College, and in the tradition of Homecoming it is important to bring back alumni.

Miss Georgia College 2009 and mass communication alumna, Keri Allgood, plans on returning to campus for the Homecoming festivities.

“When I heard that B.o.B. was coming I got super excited,” Allgood said.

Allgood attended the Homecoming performance for the past several years, seeing Sister Hazel and Sean Kingston.

“I’m really excited about seeing Stokeswood perform, too. I think it is great that GCSU is involving a local band, who are alumni,” Allgood said.

Senior community health major Anna Maddox has mixed emotions about B.o.B headlining this years Homecoming concert.

“I am excited to see B.o.B, but I just feel like we need a variety of performers to come for Homecoming, not just rappers,” Maddox said.

Maddox also attended last years Homecoming performance with Sean Kingston, and the performance did not meet her expectations.

“I think it is pretty cool that we are getting to see B.o.B. perform just a few days after the Grammys, though,” Maddox said.

The Homecoming concert will take place on Feb. 14, and it will kick off around 8 p.m. All Georgia College student tickets are free with a current Bobcat card and all alumni tickets are free. General Admission is $20 and other college student tickets are $10 with student identification. Ticket sales will begin on Feb. 14 in the DEN of the Student Activities Center. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at the Centennial Center’s box office.

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