Q: What do you think is the most important development of the 20th century?
The development of jazz. Of course, why didn’t I think of that immediately? Too easy. I don’t even have to have an explanation for that. Samora Pinderhughes, second-year jazz student
The panini press, because who doesn’t love toasted bread? Maria Im, fourth-year violinist
In dance, the way technology has refined the art. Victoria Bek, third-year dancer
Lavender blueberry chocolate and rose vanilla ice cream, because weird combinations are bomb. Chloe Pang, second-year pianist
The Internet, but I often wonder if the world would be better off without it. Peter Dugan, fourth-year pianist
The iPod, because it has made music readily available to everyone. Ibanda Ruhumbika, third-year tuba player
Reported and compiled by second-year master’s viola student David Clausen and fouth-year percussion student Molly Yeh.
