Sophomore communication major Chad "TXTBOOK" Schoffstall is a DJ that likes to bring energy, emotion and new genres to the music scene.

"I jump around a lot. I never stick to a genre," Schoffstall said. "I also still scratch which sadly seems to be rare these days."

Schoffstall picked up his nickname, "TXTBOOK," when he was in middle school.

"I had a super generic name back in the day," Schoffstall said. "I told myself, ‘You're gonna sit here and think up a new name even if you have to beat yourself in the head with this textbook until it's bloody.'"

The first time Schoffstall gained interest in being a DJ was when he saw a video of the turntable crew, The X-Ecutioners, spinning.

"I was blown away," Schoffstall said. "They sounded like a full band, but it's just three DJs."

Schoffstall got the chance to play at the Karmin/Mike Posner Homecoming concert last semester and said it was a very "laid-back experience."

"I showed up early and kicked it, and then I just hit the stage and had a blast," Schoffstall said. "The crowd was amazing."

Schoffstall is currently in a new group called "3 Week Party Streak" with his friends Chris Gnarly, drummer of Hey Bastard!, and Indianapolis MC Freddie Bunz.

"Chris and I have been playing a lot of 3WPS DJ sets lately, and people seem to really enjoy it," Schoffstall said. "That makes me really happy."

Schoffstall has seen his reputation building and has experienced public recognition within the past year but likes sticking to his roots.

"It still kind of bugs me when I'm out in public and someone calls me by my stage name," Schoffstall said. "If you see me in public, just call me Chad and maybe give me a hug or some money."