Staff editorial 11/7: Homecoming concerts lack variety
Homecoming Week is full of major on-campus events at UM and, for many students, the concert is the height of the excitement. For others, however, it’s full of disappointment. On Friday, Ludacris performed at the BankUnited Center to primarily positive reviews. Many students who attended last year’s Homecoming concert were relieved that a repeat of...
Ludacris’ performance step up from Lauryn Hill
Booming speakers and a cheering crowd were the sounds that greeted hundreds that entered the BankUnited Center on Friday night for the much-awaited Homecoming concert featuring Ludacris. Bringing Ludacris to campus created a lot of buzz from fans and non-fans alike. “Ever since News Vision first announced Ludacris was our Homecoming concert act, I’ve been...
Students wait in long line for Ludacris tickets
While some students lined up outside the University Center throughout the day, others camped out in lawn chairs from as early as 6:30 a.m. on Thursday for the start of the Homecoming concert’s ticket distribution. After changing the location of the concert from the University Green to the BankUnited Center, a collective decision was made...
News briefs- 10/20
HOMECOMING CONCERT TICKETS On Thursday, students with a valid Cane Card will be able to pick up one ticket for the Homecoming Concert from the UC ticket window from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students will be able to choose between a general admission ticket or a general seats ticket. Students may pick up one...
Ludacris concert relocated to BUC
The location for the 2011 Homecoming concert has been changed. Although it was originally scheduled to take place on the University Green, the concert will now be held in the BankUnited Center. The decision was made to resolve issues that have affected past Homecoming concerts. “The size of the crowd and the stature of the...
Ludacris grabs number one spot
Hurricane Productions (HP) and Student Government (SG) collaborated to collect more than 3,000 surveys designed to gauge students’ top choices for this fall’s Homecoming act. Ludacris was selected after making the top-five list, although Pitbull, Avicii and Lupe Fiasco were among the most popular options. Ludacris has a bevy of hit singles like “What’s Your...
Ludacris unoriginal
As one of music industry’s most distinguished and recognizable styles and vocals, Ludacris succeeds in alluring listeners with sharp lyrics and rhythmic beats. However he fails in delivering an album to display his talent and skill.
“SOS” concert benefitting Haiti opened eyes and hearts
Lights, cameras, action! Celebrity event hosts “Diddy Combs,” Queen Latifah and Pharrell Williams brought the house down Saturday, Feb. 6, as they presented BET network’s nationally televised concert and celebrity telethon for Haiti relief organizations across.
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