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.

Longboarding is a growing trend. Ithaca College students Robby Tolette, Dan Snyder and Austin Pedroni are taking the sport to new heights, racing down hills at speeds of 50 miles per hour.