Though they are better known than last year’s Veishea headliners Black Eyed Peas, Vertical Horizon doesn’t seem to be everything ISU students want.”I wasn’t exactly thrilled by the choice,” said Leah Eaton, sophomore in pre-journalism and mass communication. “I’m not all that into Vertical Horizon’s music; I thought they could pick someone better.”Other students echoed Eaton’s reaction to the news of the alternative pop/rock act’s upcoming performance at Hilton Coliseum on April 21.”They seem like one of those bands that had one big hit, and then I haven’t heard much from them since,” said Kelly Stevens, sophomore in marketing.Some students, however, were pleased with this year’s musical selection.”I’m glad they got a band that I’ve heard of,” said Eric Stacy, senior in computer science. “It kinda shows that they put a little more effort into finding a band.””I was excited about it,” added Melissa Lamkin, sophomore in mechanical engineering. “I’d be interested in seeing them — cheap tickets and a good concert.”Even though Stacy was satisfied with the band choice, he doesn’t know if he will attend the concert.”I wouldn’t have expected them to get some fantastic band,” he said. “I’d say it’s good enough.”And “good enough” seems to be what the Veishea Entertainment Committee was going for when they chose Vertical Horizon.”I was really hoping that Eric [Yarwood, M-Shop Coordinator] would get something a little more edgy for Rock Veishea,” said Darryl Moton, KURE program director. However, Moton said he can understand Yarwood’s decision.”From what I understand, he booked what he thought would be a quality live act,” he added. “I have faith in Eric. There’s always something good to be found in live music.”Of all the things that could have impacted the selection, it appears that the perception that Iowa residents don’t appreciate musical diversity may have been a large factor.”The majority of the people go with whatever MTV’s playing right now,” said Brian Abbott, undecided freshman. “A lot of Iowa State students aren’t willing to take risks on music,” Moton said. “That’s the main reason that KURE has a very small listenership whereas KCCQ has the vast majority of Ames listening.”The selection was pretty safe and pretty representative,” he added. “They’re non-offensive, they’re not a very angry act.”Some students had definite musicians they would have preferred to see instead, including Phish, Ben Harper and Weezer.”It’d be interesting to hear something headlined by a woman, like Beth Orton,” Stevens said.Even students who were excited by the prospect of seeing Vertical Horizon had other acts they would rather see.”I personally would’ve liked something more rap-like,” Lamkin said.However, touring schedules and finite budgets also limit the acts available to Iowa State.”Weezer would cost way too much,” Moton said. “Sometimes it’s just a money issue.”