In typically perfect Southern California fashion, the weather cooperated to provide one of the best concert/day experiences of my life. Though the artists were by no means my favorites, the day was supplemented by sets from the prodigal son, Matt DiMona, in that bizarre dome, and a timely lunch at Yoshinoya. Even so, Jamie xx provided one of the most memorable sets with his deep-house, electronic-noise type music. Noises one might associate with futuristic robots or malfunctioning 1960s-era cars were mixed and melded into a sonic experience that transported the listener to realms far removed from McCarthy Quad. It was, one might even go so far as to say, lit.

On a day as perfect as Saturday, Jeremih was probably the only blight. His radio-friendly singles did not do much to differentiate his performance and fell flat in the ears of many. I would argue that The Internet provided the snazzy R&B, lounge sounds that a heavy hitter like Jeremih should’ve added – meaning that the upcoming band superseded the industry veteran, especially considering the demographics of the crowd. Hopefully the committee will look farther afield and maybe consider adding an out-and-out rap performance that would bookend the night with more energy.

Aside from the music, allow me to wax lyrically on the implications of such a nice day. Days like these remind us all about the nature of college and the need to sometimes tamp down the excessively career-driven, stress-inducing attitude embodied by too many. It’s obviously a balance, and with the economy in the toilets, there is an added incentive to work even harder for that first job out of college, but ultimately the tendency to let loose manifests itself in far more destructive ways.

Rather, having the ability to mingle in the central quad without a thought of organization or creed had the effect of creating a far more unified student body, if only for a day. Call me sentimental, call me misguided, considering the continual struggle for a tolerant social climate, but I honestly think that Springfest was a perfect encapsulation of the Trojan family and the great relationships that stem from coming together on a little campus in the middle of Los Angeles. Loving music takes us higher and brings us closer.