Not so Diverse After All

Diversity mean as stated in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary to diversify. When I was thinking of exactly what diversity was I had a hard time thinking of a definition. This reason is due to the fact that I don’t really see extreme differences in people. I learned the only thing that differentiates people, are their differences in experiences.

Being at college the obviousness of the difference in race is a lot less than I would have thought. When I was looking at this college I went on the internet to review the stats of this university and found that the stats matched perfectly with the atmosphere. It said that roughly fifteen percent of the University of Missouri were minorities. Not that there is a problem with that It is just that when it comes to being racially diverse the university is not that diverse. An example of this is the constant events that I seen on campus that in my opinion seem to keep the campus apart. Events such as the Welcome Black BBQ and the Black Homecoming are examples of this. These events though good at allowing individuals to interact with their own cultures, hinder people from experiencing new and different cultures.

Though some events hinder the growth and experience of people the residential halls are a great place to meet people who have encountered different experiences. One such person is a floor mate of mine. Her name is Trupti Rami. Trupti is a Chicago native born and raised; she also comes from Indian dissent. If that doesn’t show you how her experience differs from many the fact that she is a vegetarian will. Trupti being from one of the most important cities in the United States and even the world grew up experiencing the different venues that are in Chicago. One such venue is the world renowned Lollapalooza music festival which helps to present new and already famous bands. The fact that she is Indian allows her to be able to have a different cultural out look on life. When I asked her what she thought of her heritage she stated, “I love being Indian it is a wonderful and vibrant culture.” I then asked her why she picked the life choice of being vegetarian. Trupti responded, “I was always a vegetarian the only one in my family that really eats meat is my dad and he really doesn’t eat meat that often.”

After hearing Trupti and my stories of diversity there is no reason that anyone could disagree that diversity’s true meaning, is the differences of experience that people gain

Go DJ

Music has been apart of human culture for many years. Since the first beat was produced it has helped bring all people of life together. Recently a new DJ has come out of the wood work that has only enforced. This great man is none other that DJ Girl Talk. He has revolutionized the DJ game, producing some of the best mixes that I have ever heard. He mixes songs that get your body up and moving. I know you are thinking oh this guy can’t be this good. Hey you just have to listen. I suggest that you start with his first CD. It is hands down the best. The mixes come from all walks of life. This music genius samples Vanessa Carlton and Fergie and mixes there music David Banner and T.I. This makes him even better at his vocation to be a DJ there are certain criteria.


First you have to get the crowd hype and keep it up with the level of energy that you started with. DJ Girl Talk does with expertise that few can replicate. He sets you up with the mood that you are going to have the time of your life. Many DJs haven’t mastered this process yet. For example when you go to the club sometimes you have that awkward pause between songs that just messes up your whole flow.


Second you have to be able to blend without end. If you’re a DJ any song you play should be continuous with the next. But don’t think I mean going from fast to slow songs that is something totally different. I mean if you want to transcend the speed of the song you have to slowly work toward it. You have to do this so you don’t disrupt the attitude of the dance floor. Anyone who’s ever been to a party should know how screwed up that is.


Thirdly you must be eclectic. Right know I am listening to DJ Girl Talk and have no thought of changing the song even though there was a transition from The Beatles to Ying Yang Twins. Unless you are not eclectic than you can‘t create music like this. It is pretty awesome to be introduced to a totally different array of music just by listening to a single CD.


Many could learn from Girl Talk that music has similar roots that blend to form one continual party. The complexity his genius of music is awe inspiring. For one to understand the power of music and be able to us it to his or her advantage is a very important, especially to be a DJ. DJ Girl Talk has become a national sensation that beacons the undivided attention of people everywhere in the U.S. His success is ever growing that’s to the fact that he can keep a party hype, blend, and is eclectic with his style. With those three criteria I am sure that DJ Girl Talk will be around for a long time.

It's Called a Lounge

College is an overall a great experience but there are always those thoughts that stick in the back of your mind when you are preparing to go to such a place. These questions are very important on how your transitions from high school to college, the most important thing that you can do is visit the little room at the end of the hallway that you hear the commotion in on Sunday during NFL football or the awkward silence that you hear before an exam that you know you are going to fail. This room that you should look into periodically is the lounge. (Oh and incase you haven’t learned this from the moment you stepped foot on the floor or your dorm. These random people that live with you are your new family. Anyway).The lounge is the best place to meet the crazy but loveable family that you inherited when you picked out your room.

The lounge is a place where you can relax and let loose if you aren’t a complete hermit. The best part of this mystical area is the random game system that one of your newly formed family has brought from home. For all intensive purposes let’s just say that it’s a Nintendo 64. You walk into the lounge not knowing anyone (all though you should know at least one person, facebook duh) and you see that everyone is intrigued in a game of Mario Party. You notice that there is a controller sitting there not being used. Don’t be afraid just pick up the controller and ask if you can play. If you get the ultimate stink eye turn and run. Since you just moved in you shouldn’t have to worry about that though. So man up and ask if you can play. They will gladly accept you into the game.

Now that you finally got the guts to play this game that you may or may not have heard of before, it’s a good time for you to ask where everyone is from. Yeah, yeah, yeah i know that you won’t remember everyone’s name but hey it’s a good place to start. When the ice is finally broken you know have full range to talk stuff about how Mario (you) is whopping up on Donkey Kong. Don’t go too crazy with it.

When you are finished with the game a full hour later everyone will probably begin to study which is good for you because you know that you hate bio with a passion. When you return to the lounge after you gather the thousand pound back pack from your room you will notice that a few people actually have the same classes as you. This is good because Professor Blank didn’t explain any thing to you that you could even comprehend. When you engage in the conversation over the class you learn that John Doe and Susie Q. think that class is easy and are extremely willing to help you not fail. Hey and then there is a bonus you just may have gained some friends.

So let’s review, the scary place at the end of the hall is not near as bad as you thought it was or could be. You can have some pretty fun times in this place. You can meet many of your newly inherited odd ball family. It’s a great place to study especially when you don’t know what the hell your professor is teaching let alone saying. Last and most important to most people it is a great place to meet peole that could transpire to be friends for life. So remember that the lounge is there as your social out let and you should use it to your advantage when ever possible.