A school like Ithaca College is full of creative people, and such artistic interests and talents are not confined to majors. Many schools that celebrate the arts are full of students who appreciate all kinds of arts but only major in one. However, an unspoken barrier infiltrates our lives and conversations: If a creative interest is not your main pursuit, then your opinion on such topics is not valid.
Last night, I was sitting in my bed struggling to get off Facebook and actually finish my paper that was due the next day. I was tired. I wanted to go to sleep. I didn’t have any more energy to keep...