I arrived at the Diversity Fest at the Illini Union a little bit after 7pm on Sunday, April 9th. A student took the stage shortly after my arrival and began singing his original composition “New Horizons”. The artist, Cedric, described the song as moving out of a negative place in your life and into a positive one. The message of this song fit the theme of the event very well. It was the first time I had attended an event like this one in the Union. There was a sizable crowd of people gathered around to listen to the music. The lights were turned off in the Courtyard Cafe which gave the room a more relaxed vibe. I think the event could have been developed and publicized a lot more to bring out a larger crowd of students.

Cedric, performing his original composition “New Horizons”

Poster positioned outside of the Courtyard Cafe while the event was going on.