Upon going to see the Stars of Martin, I was initially excited. Some of my friends were going to perform and there would be talent on display that otherwise I would not have time or been able to hear or experience. As the talent began to unfold before my eyes I was glued to my seat. My eyes were fixed on the stage. My ears were open to receive what talent lied ahead. To my disappointment, there was excess noise coming from my left. I sat on the second row for a reason, I knew that there would be people who didn’t know how to act. Let me take the time to give you a chance to learn or re-learn what you should have in elementary school. 1.) It takes a lot of courage to perform in front of an audience. 2.) Be quiet when people perform. 3.) Wait to leave or clap until the person is finished performing. 4.) Although, you may not want to listen or the person may lack talent. (This was not the Apollo and no one asked you for your opinion.) All and all it was a FREE program of the few we have here a UTM, you ever wonder why there’s nothing to do here. It’s because people don’t appreciate when people plan nice events for us. Next time stay your butt in your dorm if you don’t know how to act. Jericka Payne is a sophomore Communications major from Memphis.