As April slips into the final stretch of the semester, students find themselves caught between the stress of rapidly-approaching finals and spring festivities. From Coachella discourse to questions about artificial intelligence, students are moving through real-world events and internet noise.
This week on Bird on the Street, The Paisano interviewed freshman artificial intelligence major Cris Vasquez, freshman kinesiology major Emmanuel Carrillo, sophomore hospitality and event management major Sienna Jackson and freshman English and sociology major Zoey Yackel.
If you had a booth at Día en la Sombrilla, what would you sell?
Día en la Sombrilla brings out creativity. Vasquez kept it practical, sharing, “I would sell food, and then whatever is left, I would just eat it.” Carrillo leaned toward style, saying he would resell clothes. Jackson and Yackel considered a more handmade approach. “I’d probably make a bunch of crafts, whether it’’s like coloring or like gluing stuff together,” Jackson explained. Yackel said she would sell university-themed crochet.
What is something you say you will do before finals but never do?
Students’ best intentions do not always translate into action. Carrillo was blunt: “Study.” Vasquez reflected on his study habits, saying, “Look over what the professor puts out.”
“I always just cram the night before,” Jackson described. Yackel shared a similar experience.
Is Coachella worth the hype?
Students wonder if Coachella lives up to its reputation. “It depends on the artists that are being up,” Vasquez said. Carrillo was less convinced, saying, “Not anymore.”
“I think Coachella is what you make it, so yes and no,” Jackson said. Yackel replied, “No,” emphasizing that similar entertainment can be attained for cheaper.
Is AI ‘Fruit Love Island’ content unethical or entertainment?
Students are split between fascination and concern. Vasquez acknowledged both sides, saying, “Honestly, it’s a little bit unethical because the people that actually take the time and effort to make shows like that.” Carrillo raised environmental concerns, and Jackson admitted that it is unethical, but she still watches it. Yackel sided against it.
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