The snow has finally stopped and it’s almost time for students to storm the Spine for one of the biggest and most fun days that Binghamton has to offer: Spring Fling.

In years past we’ve been treated to the musical stylings of Yellowcard, Matt and Kim and the now-infamous Sage the Gemini. This year, the featured artists are Walk the Moon and T-Pain, with a student band still opening before the headliners take the stage.

With these performers there is something for everyone to get down to, whether you’re feeling some Tom and Marty’s-style jams or throwbacks from those awkward middle school years. These artists will set a good vibe to cap off the year as the sun finally surfaces from behind the clouds.

Though it wouldn’t take much to outperform last year’s not-so-thrilling acts, Walk the Moon and T-Pain are sure to put on a great show. The Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) has worked efficiently with a limited budget and with a deficit in mind and still listened to students’ opinions. Walk the Moon was one of the three most popular artists in the survey — having been beaten out only by Chance the Rapper and Steve Aoki.

Some may turn their noses up at the artist selection, perhaps arguing that there are better musicians out there, but they are missing the point of Spring Fling. It’s less about bringing the best “quality” music to campus, and more about the music that will bring campus together. Sure, it might be cool if Yeezy came to perform TLOP, but “Real Friends” isn’t going to drive the crowd wild the same way the guitar riffs at the beginning of “Shut Up And Dance” will. The SAPB, taking affordability and availability into consideration, has managed to provide a solid lineup that is capable of a quality show.

With construction at the Student Wing nearing completion, the concert will also be returning to its previous home. The larger area no doubt provides a better space for the crowd to have fun, as last year’s concert in front of the Harpur College fountain ended up being awkward and cramped.

Some students may have been annoyed by the later-than-usual announcement, as the artists are typically revealed during mid-March. However, we understand that the delay was due mainly to factors outside of the control of the SAPB, which had to work out kinks with the artists’ contracts. The booking and bidding process has been underway since last December and as long as our friends have time to buy cheap MegaBus tickets to get to Binghamton for the concert, all is forgiven.

This year’s Spring Fling concert acts are a return to form for the SAPB. Not only are the performers popular in the year 2016 — we’re looking at you, Yellowcard — they came without breaking the bank. This, coupled with a venue that will allow for more students to “work their bodies” and enjoy the performance.

As an Editorial Board, we are excited for the show and hope to see the trend of quality concerts continue. Hopefully, there will be no reason to complain this year, and everyone will just “shut up and dance.”