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	Vol.7, No 21, October 5, 1999
	'I want Snoop on campus' A.S.I. is doing something stupid -- as usual. Our student government is working toward getting San Diegoís Blink 182 or Los Angeles's Ozomatli.  Even Bay area band Smashmouth is being considered. Wes Woods II Diversions Editor One question -- Why?  As Daily Forty-Niner opinion editor pointed out in Mondayís editorial, the government need only look to Long Beach.  Specifically, Snoop Dogg.  Who could better represent this campus than Snoop? He is actually from Long Beach. In fact, he should be declared an honorary mayor. His and Dr. Dreís "Nuttin' But A 'G' Thang" put Long Beach on the map. Many people, myself included, couldn't care less about ìthe L.B.î before Snoop. Yes, his material is gang related, violent and sometimes demeans women. But he sponsors (with his own money) a local Pop Warner football league and uh, well, he's Snoop. His music is entertaining (who can forget "It Ain't No Fun If The Homies Can't Have None" or "Doggy Dogg World"?) and charismatic.  "Gin and Juice" would make a smooth school fight song, even if everyone on campus is not 21, but thatís another column.  And while he is an admitted member of the Long Beach Insane Crips, I donít think that will shut down the concert. However, people might be concerned about violence at the concert. But the gang question shouldnít even be taken into consideration. Snoop is a married man with kids.  Why would he jeopardize his recording contract just to prove he (or his gang) is hard? He needs to feed his family like everyone else.  Snoop might smoke some weed at the concert, but at least heíll be mellow. And there are safeguards such as metal detectors and security (which were provided for the Long Beach Dub All Stars concert). Sure, he's probably in Louisiana with No Limit Records owner Master P or label-mate C-Murder. So simply pick up the phone and call the public relations department at No Limit/Priority Records in Hollywood. I'm sure they know the number to Snoop's management team.  Snoop could use the opportunity to promote his latest album ìNo Limit Top Dogg,î which the last time I read Billboard magazine, hasnít even reached gold (500,000 records sold) status. If not Snoop, thereís always the Dogg Pound (who actually performed on campus before their album "Dogg Food" was in stores). Then thereís also Warren G (who was rumored to have dated someone in the campus dorms before he was famous) and lesser known rap artists Bad Azz or Tray Dee.  And even if Snoop or the others can't be reached, why wasn't there an attempt? Does anyone really think Smashmouth will still be around next year?		LBSU returns to first Picnic celebrates 50 years of CSULB history Education funding first, report says Crime Log Three women killed on Long Beach freeway Toy story Raise CSULB standard Gun makers not responsible for crime 'I want Snoop on campus' Reznor returns to familiar territory with new album UCSB snaps losing streak 49ers split again Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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