I didn’t think it was fair that the Iowa State Daily bashed Veishea concerts in a recent editorial. I’d gladly pay for what they charge to see Easton Corbin alone. A lot of the artists would probably cost at least $30 at any other venue. I’m going to see Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer and B.o.B for $20. I think it’s a great deal and that those are pretty good deals.

And — correct me if I’m wrong — I’m pretty sure most of the major artists play more than just a few songs. The opening bands might play three or four songs, but I’m pretty sure B.o.B or Easton Corbin will play a full set. I don’t think these headliners would come here to perform “four or five songs” in Iowa.

I just thought the editorial was inaccurate and unfair to Veishea. I go to the concerts every year, and I think this year is one of the better lineups I’ve seen. There will be a few bands that I don’t like or don’t care to hear, but I’d pay that $20 to see three bands that I do like any day. As a loyal reader of the Daily, I was pretty disappointed with this article. I don’t think it’s right that we keep bringing up past violent events when we talk about a celebration of Iowa State.

If we continue to make it an issue and give students an option of the events on campus or making unsafe and stupid decisions on Welch, then who’s really causing the problems? We are.

I think it was an unfair editorial, and I’m happy to say that my roommate and I will be at the concerts to hear most of the bands. Are bands there that we don’t know or are interested in? Absolutely. But that won’t stop us from seeing the headliners, which we like.