He had a pair of Technics SL1200MkII turntables and he showed me all the standard skills. I was very impressed by the fact you could blend disparate tracks into one song, almost seamlessly. I found people at WMBR, MIT's radio station, who were into all sorts of dance music and music manipulation. At the same time, at rush events, I noticed that the student DJs were playing very mainstream radio music at dance parties, instead of more innovative club-style tracks. I was also appalled that many students believed that alcohol was essential for a good party.
People can have a good time and party without alcohol.
One way to have a good time is to dance to really good music. If the organizers of parties and the partygoers pay more attention to the music, alcohol can be a non-issue. The combination of music and adrenaline can be very effective. The music won't stop until 1am. The Ballroom Dance Team and Dance Troupe will do some exhibition dances, and the MIT Anime Club, an organization that views Japanese animation, will provide video visuals from their collection because the visual aspect of the club experience is also very important.