1. Do not go to Caesar Rodney Dining Hall at 6:00 PM…ever. You always go at either 5:00 or 7:00; I’m not kidding. It is a mad house in there if you do not go at the correct time, and the lines will be so long that you resort to Lucky Charms.
2. Bring a fracket, but never bring your favorite sweatshirt as that fracket. In my experience, there is a 54% return rate for that sweatshirt. If you have no more left other than your favorite, and it happens to be 28 degrees out, you have to brave the cold. 
3. El Diablo after a Saturday dage is a must. Not Chipotle, El Diablo. It is the most satisfying food that you could put in your mouth after a full 5+ hours on Choate (street where most dages occur). If you also do not get chips and guac, bye
4. Bring more socks than you think you will need, maybe like 50 pairs, seriously. My friends down the hall claimed that there was a tiny man living in their closet, eating their socks, and then it started happening to me. It was tragic. 
5. If you are in your room and an RA knocks, hide everything. Even if you are just eating a sandwich, hide it. Some RA’s are ruthless and will try to get you in trouble for everything you do. Not all RA’s are like that, but some (mine).
6. Going along with No. 5, empty your trash often. Your RA most likely has X-ray vision and catch you for having that empty at the bottom of your trash can that isn’t even yours and write you up for it. (not like I would know that or anything). Also empty is because eventually you will have your trash getting so bad that it started extending onto your floor and into the rest of the room. 
7. Whatever you do, try not to have a class in Willard Hall. It is so far you literally need to leave a half hour before class starts just to get a decent seat…it’s awful.
8. Bring lots of drinks and food for your dorm, especially water bottles. My roommate and I probably went through one case of water a week, and the hike from the pod to your dorm with a heavy case of water is terrible. Also bring snacks. I went to the pod at 12 a.m at least twice a week because I was out of food, so BRING LOTS!
9. Always check your Caesar Rodney Dining Hall chicken before you eat it. Sometimes it’s the best thing you will ever eat, and sometimes it looks like a freshly slaughtered chicken that they just put on your plate.
10. Do not wear your favorite shoes out to a party that you know is going to be in a basement. There is such a thing classed “frat party slush” which is a mixture of mud, beer, and other gross things that congregate on the ground. Your shoes WILL get ruined and you will be sad. (This is a real live picture of me with frat slush on my shoes).
11. There is no reason why you should not be daging (day raging) on a Saturday afternoon…absolutely none. I have skipped a few dages in my day, and I instantly regret it the minute my friends come back and talk about how fun it is. They are much better than night parties so I would advise you to go hard during the day and sleep all night.
12. Your first year of college goes by so fast so make the most of it. Go out, meet new people, stay up late, study hard, and most of all have the time of your life.
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AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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