Boise State Blows $55K On Rapper

Despite waning state support for higher education during the past few years, Boise State University (BSU) found a way spend at least $55,000 to bring rapper Lupe Fiasco to perform at the Taco Bell arena Saturday for the school’s 37 ^th annual “Spring Fling.” According to documents obtained by IdahoReporter.com , the performance was funded by student fees, which every student pays as part of the total bill for attending the school. Officials defended the pricy performance, saying that it was a good way for students to relax after long semesters of difficult studies/ Dustin Hurst , Idaho Reporter. More here.

Question: Should any college in Idaho be blowing $55K on a rapper, during these hard economic times?