Deltopia 2016

Hey everyone! I usually like to stay light-hearted and not focus on serious topics. But I'd like to visit a topic that shouldn't really be seen as a joke. This involves the importance of considering one's health, safety and maintenance of self dignity.

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Most of the time, when people hear about Isla Vista, the first things that come to mind are things like "college students," "drinking," and "partying." Being known as one of the most infamous places for insane street parties, Isla Vista has become the location hosting these parties that have gradually evolved into a horribly unsafe place for a lot of young people to be at.

Out of curiosity, I searched the term "Deltopia 2016" on Facebook and came across this advertisement by a hotel that promoted providing a room for out of towners who are planning on renting out a room for Deltopia which is this weekend, April 2nd. I can't describe how upsetting this is to me. Goleta, a supporting community, has become victim to individuals who don't appreciate the beauty of what the heart of Isla Vista actually is. IV is not just a sub-town of Goleta, but it's a home for students of elementary school, junior high school, high school, working mothers and fathers—families. When these ignorant individuals invade our town, we can't just let it happen. Our home's become torn, there's endless littering and not only are the families affected, but officers and UCSB staff are forced to work throughout the intense hours in which Deltopia takes place in thought of students' safety. New regulations and policies are needlessly being enforced as a result of this event.

Deltopia Riots (2014)

So really, think about it. Is Deltopia really worth it? What about the lives you could be affecting while attending? What about your life? Your health and safety?

If you decide on attending this event, I hope it serves as something beneficial and beneficial as in something purposeful and positively influencing your life. If not, what is the purpose of attending then? If your answer is anything along the lines of, "My friends are going, why can't I?" or "I just want to have the experience," Please, please think long and hard about why you're going and don't give yourself a simple, easy answer like the previous ones.

Deltopia Riots (2014)

The past years have involved countless property damages, the loss of a student's life, riots, fines and many, many more tragedies. With that, I personally have not seen anything positive come out of Deltopia. Sure, temporary self gain might be a factor in which you attend, but again, it's temporary. Excessive alcohol consumption can leave you with a weaker liver and alcohol poisoning. Even if there are a large number of temporary outcomes and there's one permanent outcome, that one permanent outcome will follow you for the rest of your life.

I'm not saying put your glass down and don't ever join your friends in on a party, because everyone deserves a nice get together once in a while, but I'm trying to say that we, as humans, deserve more than what Deltopia has to offer. So this weekend, keep IV safe and keep yourself safe. Do yourself and IV a favor and advertise how much Deltopia hurts our community.

See you next post,

Chey

Currently listening to Sense of Home by Harrison Storm