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Volume CLIII Issue XVIII
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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BSUJTUT )PXFWFS BT TUVEFOUT nPXFE onto Richmond lawn on Sunday, some felt differently. “The lineup is fun and everyone knows songs they like. And I think everyone’s having a great time,” Mariah Jackson ’27 remarked. “[Nicky Youre] looks so familiar. He’s amazing and I’m so surprised,” Ami Ivoko ’24 said. “I think it’s great. I’m a fan. I love the lineup. [They could play] anything and I could be happy.” Quincy Brown ’25 said. “I don’t like Nicky Youre, but I’m excited for the DJ [Imanbek]. He can mix up some songs, and I’m excited for 3OH!3.” Claire Braaten ’26 said. However, the heat outside caused some students to seek medical attention due to exhaustion and/or dehydration. Water stations were situated in the back of the venue on the lawn. The stations were almost immediately ran dry by thirsty students, but Union Hospitality did NBLF BO FGGPSU UP SFmMM UIF TUBUJPOT Some artists even dedicated songs to students who had to be transported to Ellis Hospital for medical treatment. Students can look forward to Springfest happening again next year, in Spring term of 2025, most likely in late April or early May. Union’s Concert Club may also host another on-campus concert before then. Until then, students can relive the memories of Springfest 2024 through the many pictures and videos taken at the event.
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News. page 2 More Springfest Content!
Opinions. page 3 Environmental Racism & Diversity in Admissions
Pop/Culture. page 4 Springfest Artist Bios & Library Recommendations
Sci-Tech. page 5 Psychology of Dissatisfaction & Earth Day Clean Up
807. page 7 Springfest Satire & Reamer Review