Monday, October 19, 2009

Beat update, week of Oct. 19

http://www.ksby.com/Global/story.asp?S=11335375#
This article is from the San Luis Obispo area and focuses on a cultural 'fest' put on by Cal Poly students. It is relevent to WSU students because one of the sources talks about the absence of diversity in the San Luis Obispo community - which parallels the Pullman area. However, despite this lack of diversity, the students continue to celebrate all cultures.

http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20091018/BREAKINGNEWS/91018024/Step-show+dance+routines+traced+to+West+African+culture
This is a fun, light story on a Florida A&M tradition about step dancing competitions that take place during Homecoming week on campus. The dance draws heavily on West African culture. I felt this story is relevant to my beat because it shows how cultural customs become a part of American traditions.

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