The Silent Sound of Music

By Bee Tree:

TAMPA, FL - As of Sunday, Oct. 25, UT announced it will eliminate its Department of Music. According to head offices, the school was encouraging students to pursue a dead-end career. 

“We want our students to succeed in school and for years to come,” said Patty Betty, Dean of Student Careers. “There was really no point in using the university’s money on a useless major.” 

The decision to eliminate an entire department has sparked a wave of outrage from students.

“I am outraged,” said Doug Flute E., a musical therapy major. “Music can literally be used to cure diseases and this school has decided to invest in majors like nursing and business that only create greed and stress.” 

While there are some studies that show music can be used to benefit health, some are happy that the department is going. 

“Anyone can be a DJ now and youtube can teach you how to play any instrument. I really think people need to grow up and realize that just cause its a hobby that doesn’t mean it should be a career,” said video game design major, Mike-Rho Softe. 

When asked where the additional money would be allocated, the university denied to comment. However, when asked where the additional money will be spent, the university commented that it will be distributed towards benefiting campus life for students. 

“This is just another example of universities favoring one department over others,” said Dr. Sarah Tonein, Electronic Dance Music professor. “Why can’t we all just get along and experiment new things together?” 

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