![]() “Immediately following the announcement of 3OH!3, MEC received backlash because of the band’s song lyrics about rape culture, sexual assault, exploitation of women and ableism.” – Katie Anderson ’20 This prompted MEC to release a statement and later hold a discussion about 3OH!3 performing at St. Olaf Extra, made the controversy public, showing the passionate anger some students felt over the choice. “Students’ dissatisfaction with 3OH!3 was first brought to our attention the day we announced the concert was 3OH!3,” Sumner Pitt ’19, MEC coordinator, said.Īn email thread on the alias, St. Immediately following the announcement of 3OH!3, MEC received backlash because of the band’s song lyrics about rape culture, sexual assault, exploitation of women and ableism. ![]() This concert was a direct result of the pushback for MEC choosing 3OH!3 as the Spring Concert artist. ![]() Meanwhile, down in the Flaten Art Barn, current and former students were performing in and attending the RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) Charity Concert for Abuse Victims, also known as the alternative spring concert. Colorful disco lights illuminated the space while attendees raised the hand symbol for 3OH!3 in the air. Olaf students singing along and dancing to the band performing onstage, 3OH!3, for Music Entertainment Committee’s (MEC) annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 6 at 8:30 p.m. By Katie Anderson Arts and Entertainment April 11, 2019
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