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How do you feel about the rise of geek culture?

Do you think it is influencing how our generation thinks about politics?

When were you first aware of avid fans?

Why do you think you’re only a casual fan?

Do you think fandom matters?

Have you ever been to a fan convention and if not would you be willing to go or would it be too overwhelming?

This interview was conducted over a voice call via Facebook Messenger. Sara is a 22 year old graduate of Amherst College with a bachelor’s in Pre-Med minoring in Philosophy. We have known each other for nearly 15 years.

Lauren: How do you feel about the rise of geek culture?

Sara: Geek culture?

L: As in the fact that being a nerd isn’t a bad thing anymore.

S: Well overall intelligence is important. And I think it’s a good thing that people can be passionate about things but I do worry about it becoming too mainstream.

L: Really? How so?

S: I think if it becomes too mainstream it could resort to bullying.

L: Huh. Never thought about that. So...Like people just wearing glasses to actually make fun of people?

S:Something like that yeah.

L: That’s a very interesting perspective, Sara. I’ll remember that. Question 2...do you think geek culture is influencing how our generation thinks about politics?

S: I don’t know. That’s a good one. I’m not sure how the two intersect.

L: Personally this question makes me think of the current political climate and Harry Potter.

  S: Ah. Yes. I can see that. Voldemort and the Hunger Games did give us a big perspective on that and what might happen.

 L: Yeah. I saw a lot of stuff that was like: Be the hero you read about.

S: I think I saw those too.

L: Next question...when were you first aware of avid fans?

S: Harry Potter. The midnight book releases. My parents never let me go.

L: Same here. Question 4. Why do you think you’re only a casual fan? What’s up with that, Sara?

S: I don’t know...I ‘spose time mostly. But I also didn’t want to get too attached.

L: Fair. I do remember your Say Yes to the Dress phase though…

  S: Oh my god yeah.(laughs) I cried for like a week over a fictional breakup and it was concerning.

L: (smiles) Second to last question...Do you think fandom matters?

S: Yes. Absolutely. Identity and community are important.

L:Okay so the last question may come off as unprofessional because I would totally help with this but it can just be hypothetical.

S: Okay…

L: Have you ever been to a fan convention and would you be willing to go to one?

 S: I have not. But I’d love to.

L: Awesome. Todd’s here. I gotta go. I’ll talk to you later!

  I began to wonder why there were so many groups for black students on campus and why they didn’t just make subgroups under BSM since it’s the largest and oldest organization. 

                                           Summary

   As proper freshman protocol, you go to at least the first general body meeting to see how you could fit into the organization. Some describe it feels like high school, but agree that there is no “rough waters” between BSM and other groups due to wanting to create unity at public events for all black students. 

Note: Most african students find their “home” organization in Oasis, although that clumps people together it’s nice to have events centered around people that are like you and resemble your life at home as far as offering food and etc. 

  Key Points

Yandy (Note: Didn’t attend a BSM meeting til her senior year)

-“There’s a ton of subgroups but only 5 people attend them”

- “Oasis and BSM is not combined because BSM clumps people and does not like to allow to give people to have voices.”

-”It’s a very intimidating space. People aren’t very accepting at making it welcoming” 

-”We only unify when there’s things like THIS that happen.. We should be building it for our children, economically. We Want to be able to live to fullest potential. The way to do this is by getting rid of institutional racism. We don’t have the same resources or history that allows us to fulfill our fullest potential. We are still at a disadvantage. Generally, we’re focused on brutality against black men although it’s affected black women/queer/no-conforming/trans. The movement is essentialized and it’s not what we should focus on. We should focus on all experiences. We should focus on building a community”

Tatiana (C)

-”If BSM were ‘aware’ they could have easily added subgroups such as Oasis and Queer organizations. 

-  “Generally, education. Not in terms of going to college, but having it so children know their history that uplifts them, not just demeaning them. Systematic issues and institutes are issues (loans and etc.) Mental health awareness goes under radar. LGBTQ issues too. Also, black people need to love each other more.”

-There’s unity in certain situation. Because you’re black everyone, but there’s also not.

Ronda (N) 

-”[More] representation needs to be implemented, which will allow make more organizations want to combine with BSm

- “GB meetinsg are not well attended, most of the crowd comes from events”

-”Black men and their oppression is center, but we should take the time to focus on intersexuality.”

-BSM is a really big organization. The people WOULD be active but you have to have the right intentions and want to make your community active in certain ways. The intentions are “I want to be seen as a black student leader and acquire the power. Having certain perks and administrative support, better jobs and being in greek organizations. Because the goals are to do those things, they end up not helping the people with no voice. Only people with voices that would be fine either way would”