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Arabia on
Guilford's
most exciting
weekend.
"It's just a
coincidence that we
happened to come this
weekend," said Porter. "I
might go to school here just
because of this weekend."
Another relished aspect
Serendipity is, as sophomore Satiir
Stevenson put it, "Seeing drunk
people do stupid shit." ■
This, of course, is enjoyed completely ^
in its unpredictability.
Similarly, all of the greatest moments
in music, with the call and response during
Reggae Infinity's set as a small example, are
moment specific.
Yet, the garb, glitter and lasers are underscored
by an iceberg of work.
For example, the laser show Friday night required
planning and coordination with the Piedmont Triad
International Airport.
"Because of the radius of the lasers and because we
Were within five miles from the airport, we had to okay it
with the airport because it could interfere with the planes
landings," said Dowling-Huppert.
With all this said. Serendipity is set up by committee, and
merely lived out by students and performers.
There is no cohesion.
It is not a truly collaborative festival.
Neither through their praise, nor through their criticism,
can students fully acknowledge the endless negotiation
required by just 15 volunteers to put on the biggest event of
the year for a student body of more than 1,000.
Serendipity is supposed to be a school-wide collaboration,
a showcase both for the students and by the students.
But in reality, it is collaboration only among those
involved.
If you feel that a viewpoint or genre is
Underrepresented, then come to one of the many
Wednesday-night meetings and voice your thoughts.
"We have been trying for as long as I have been on
the board to get the community input on the music,"
said Dowling-Huppert.
"That's the thing about the Quaker process. If you
don't come, you're putting your trust in other people's
Voices. So if you don't like what you see, then you
definitely need to attend committee meetings."
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Photos taken by Kacey Minnick/Guilfordian, Becca
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