Students have been buzzing about Rock the Dome since University Union announced the concert late last semester.

The concert, to be held on Feb. 2 in the Carrier Dome, is a result of UU receiving additional funds from Student Association. Regardless of whether this is how the funds should have been allocated, adding another large-scale concert creates an opportunity for much of the student body to come together at one event. The concert is conveniently spaced between Juice Jam and Block Party, the two big events run by UU.

The addition of the winter concert is a positive change. UU brings smaller acts to campus, but large-scale events were previously limited to the beginning and end of the academic year. Using the money to add another concert, instead of bringing larger acts to Juice Jam or Block Party, benefits students who may not be able to attend either of the concerts for one reason or another. With the addition of this concert, students have another chance.

But though the timing of the concert helps break up the winter monotony, the artists do not.

The name Rock the Dome is misleading, as neither of the announced acts — Ludacris or Rick Ross — fit into the rock music category. The artists are also extremely similar to other artists UU has brought in the past few years, such as Kid Cudi and Drake.

Recently, UU has brought hip-hop artists to campus for the major concerts without much variation. The portion of the student population who does not listen to hip-hop music is alienated by these concerts. Even for those who enjoy the genre, it can be frustrating to have multiple concerts in the same year with the same type of artists.=