Paideia papers are in and once again, a little relaxation is attainable. We had to turn in our first drafts of our papers on Monday, so you can imagine that the weekend was a little stressful for everyone. I must admit, I procrastinated a bit, but not up to a point where I hit the panic line. I finished it, and feel decent about how it turned out, so I am not worried. Sunday night holds the record for the most people in the Brandt study lounge at one time for this year. I have never seen so many people focused so intently on their computers and all working on the same project.
I really enjoyed researching my subject (relation between the practices of the Griots of West Africa and hip-hop of the modern world), and it was a really nice breath of fresh air when all the other papers had to do with Scandinavian immigrants and the such. I expected to have difficulty finding sources on my topic, but it was surprisingly easy. It is amazing how many scholarly articles have been written on hip-hop culture and related topics.
In other news, last Monday was the Ben Folds concert here on campus. It was a lot of fun. A fella by the name of Eef was the opener and had some interesting lyrics to share with us. Ben rocked the stage as always, and played a lot of music that has not come out yet, but is in the process of becoming a record. The crowd at Luther will be included in the record as cheering and sound effects! How great. But really, it was a good time, and if he is ever playing in a town near you, definitely check it out.
Well, kiddies, that's all I got for now. I predict that I am going to have a hard time focusing on a computer screen as the weather continues to facilitate outdoor activities, but I suppose I can make some time for all my Internet buddies. Thanks for reading!
Peace,
Collin
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