Entertainment

     "Hip Hop Life," written by DeSean Robinson Walker describes the authors feelings for hip hop and how it has become his life. Walker explains how hip hop has always been a part of his life and he couldn't imagine life without it. Hip hop allows Walker to create something that he loves. He describes how he has had a long time love for hip hop, he writes, "I fell in love with hip hop when I was in elementary school and I fell in love like you fall in love with your wife. You know how there's something about that person that makes you stick with them forever? Well, I feel the same way about hip hop." The author is able to embrace all he has in his music; through hip hop. Hip hop is his life.

     Walker attempts to defy the typical stereotype of hip hop and the lifestyle it is often tied with. The author recognizes the fact that many people assume that when you listen to hip hop, you are in some sort of struggle, and too often people take on the style of dress, and whole demeanor. However, the author considers hip hop his life because he doesn't love it because of the lifestyle it portrays, but the effect it has on the people listening to it. He believes that many people can relate to the lyrics, and it allows them to have a bit of hope and something to look up to. Hip hop speaks to him because of the success it brings, he hopes for one day to have that success. Hip hop is more than just music to him, it has a deeper meaning that defines the life he lives.

   

Razia Jan

I attended the event on campus last night introducing and praising Razia Jan. I was truly inspired by her courageous acts. Razia Jan is a real life hero, she provides the girls of Afghanistan with an opportunity to  go to school. In the war torn country, it is extremely difficult for the women to receive an education. Razia sought out to make a change. Despite how many people told her no and tried to get in her way, she fought through it and made sure she built that school. Razia described some of the difficulties women struggle with in Afghanistan. She said that she is one of 30 women who have her license, but it can be very difficult when people are constantly harassing her. She also described the difficulties the girls have when walking to school; she said that some of the girls get acid thrown in their faces. Another event occurred when a man questioned the happiness, and laughter amongst the girls in school, he was angry so the got a few hand grenades and threw them into the school, killing 100 of the girls. Razia described this as a difficult struggle, but it is worth it if it gives these girls a chance to educate themselves. I was also very excited to hear that she had worked with Khaled Hosseini, the author of The Kite Runner, which happens to be one of my favorite books. Together, they raised over 140,000 in order to build the school. Razia Jan is an inspiration everyone; she is a true hero.