Peeling away the tradition

Word spread late last week that Oklahoma State University will not kick off the school year with its signature "Orange Peel" concert.

Apparently lacking a signature performer, the school announced the event would not take place this year.

Past performers have included  Alan Jackson, Jason Mraz, Lit, Pablo Francisco, Incubus, Sinbad, Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, Vanessa Carlton, Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls, Blues Traveler, David Spade, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Cosby, Damon Wayans, The Hero Factor, Faith Hill, Randy Travis and Ben Folds.

Even though the Webmonkeys are not in the "demo" anymore, knowing the students will be deprived of such a rite of Poke passage is both distressing and depressing.