SNOOP DOGG CANCELLED

To the disappointment of many Snoop fans on campus, the administration has forbidden this show from happening for SPW 2010. Due to issues with Snoop's lyrics, some have expressed serious concern about having him perform at Colgate. Some feel that his lyrics perpetuate racist and misogynistic stereotypes that would be inappropriate at Colgate University considering the recent results of the Colgate Campus Life Survey. Students have also joined in the protest. Check out this maroon news article in which one student outlines why she believes bringing Snoop Dogg to Colgate would be irresponsible: "Drop it Like its Offensive".

Other concerns relate to the security issues that would arise with a Snoop Dogg concert. His status as an international pop and hip-hop icon has worried the administration. Concerns have been brought forward suggesting that too many non-Hamilton residents might make the trip for the show. Please refer to the recent maroon news article for more information: "Maroon News- Snoop Cancelled"

A student committee has been formed including members of Broad Street Records, SCOPE, WRCU, WeFunk, CAB, Protoculture, The SPW Taskforce and SA Sound to find a replacement act. The committee is in the process of finalizing a list of 3-5 available acts. Once the list is finalized, a SGA survey will be e-mailed to the entire student body, where students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite options. The artist with the most votes will be pursued by the committee for the show on Saturday April 24th.