CFUR is hiring an Aboriginal Spoken-Word Producer! This opportunity is available to students who attended classes in the Winter of 2017 and are attending classes in the Fall of 2017, between the ages of 15-30. Check out all the details here:
Learn, Contribute, and Build Skills at Maker Lab Prince George
Have you ever been to Maker Lab? It happens every Thursday evening from 5-9PM at Two Rivers Gallery! Listen in as Roanne Witticase, Coordinator for Maker Lab Prince George, fills us in on what a Maker Lab is, how anyone can take part, and dishes some exciting news about upcoming projects and events within Maker Lab![mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/interview-with-maker-lab-coordinator-roanne-witticase/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
Neighbourhood Time Exchange Resident Artist, Frances Gobbi
Frances Gobbi is the current artist-in-residence at Neighbourhood Time Exchange Downtown PG. Here, she speaks with Britt AM about her residency and project, and other facets of her career.[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/interview-with-neighbour-time-exchange-resident-artist-frances-gobbi/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
The-One-Week-Stand Tour: Carolyn Mark // Twin Peaks // Kitty & The Rooster
The One-Week-Stand Tour is shaping up to be one of the most hilarious and short lived tours British Columbia has ever seen!
A little bit of everything... From sassy, sultry country tunes (Carolyn Mark) to sweet and smoky roots (Twin Peaks) to a surf-tastic rock and roll show (Kitty & The Rooster)! Catchy melodies, clever lyrics and off the cuff stage banter are at the heart of all three of these incredible acts.
"Go for the music, stay for the dirty jokes."
- Metromix New York review of Carolyn Mark's live show
One Week Stand Tour Dates:
April 22 - Fort St. John - The Lido Theatre
April 23 - Rolla - The Rolla Pub
April 24 - Prince George - The Legion
April 25 - Quesnel - The Occidental
April 26 - Williams Lake - Central Cariboo Arts Centre
April 27 - Chilliwack - Tractorgrease
April 28 - Mission - The Stage
April 29 - Vancouver - Lana Lou's
Contact:
Naomi Shore
Students, Come Work With Us This Summer!
Are you a student who will be entering into, or returning to post-secondary education, come September? Well, then you are eligible to come work with us at CFUR this Summer! Click the links below for more information on the following student employment positions:
Aboriginal Spoken Word Producer:
Technology Officer:
Web Content Coordinator:
Radio Camp Counsellor:
Community Outreach Coordinator:
Fund Development Coordinator:
Local News Reporter:
Newsroom Coordinator:
Music Library Assistant:
UNBC researcher finds more health benefits of Vitamin D
Due North sat down with Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen a cognitive neurologist at the University of Northern British Columbia, and learned all about studies involving Vitamin D. According to Dr. Pettersen, people are not getting enough Vitamin D these days. This problem is especially bad here in northern communities like Prince George. The lack of Vitamin D can affect brain function and bone development. Dr. Pettersen told CFUR that an increase in the intake of Vitamin D can help improve certain aspects of memory. Especially in the long winter months here in Prince George. Check out our interview and learn more.
Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen
Photo Credit: UNBC Website
UNBC students brave weather to raise money for homelessness
You may of noticed a group of students sleeping outside at UNBC. This may of made you think, what in the world are they doing? Well, these students are part of a national campaign known as 5 Days for the Homeless. The group at UNBC is raising money for the local society, Community Partners Addressing Homelessness. We reached out to Bridget Russell to find out more about 5 Days and how people can support them.
Interview with Bridget Russell
If you want to support the UNBC you can donate to them by checking out their page on the 5 days for the homeless national page.
http://5days.ca/schools/university-of-northern-british-columbia/
Marianas Trench Rocks CN Centre
On February 9th, Marianas Trench took the stage of the CN Centre with special guests Shawn Hook and Repartee. Although a lot of fans only came to see Marianas Trench, the other two acts had the audience dancing and jumping out of their seats. Before the show even began, a local DJ played music for people finding their seats and getting ready for the concert.
Shawn Hook took the stage after a brief intermission before the second act. He started at the piano, playing a few songs like "Wasted," a cover from Virginia to Vegas. Then he joined the audience in jumping and dancing around the stage. He played some of his hit songs, like "Sound of Your Heart." Fans danced and screamed for more music after Hook left the stage.
After another brief intermission, the main act began their performance. Marianas Trench performed many of their hit songs and made the audience feel like a part of the show by asking questions and talking as if the show were a conversation. At one point, Josh Ramsay, the lead singer of Marianas
Trench, came off stage and walked through the floor seats. This got fans excited to be a part of the action and raised the excitement in the concert. The concert as a whole was energetic and filled with many fantastic songs. Each act got the audience more and more excited. I would gladly go to another show for any of the three artists again.
By Sara Green, CFUR Volunteer Correspondent
NUGSS Election Results
The Northern Undergraduate Student Society held their election over March 20th -21st, and here are the results. Along with the student representatives who were elected so was a referendum question. A pamphlet given out by NUGSS characterizes the question for the student to understand. "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you have a say in whether or not you want your student fees to increase by $6.50. The first goal of this fee is to ensure the Thirsty Moose Pub continues to be operated by the society into the following school years."
Referendum Question
Yes - 349 (Passed)
No - 124
Spoiled - 10
President
David, Schroeter - 113
Searle, Erik - 311 (Elected)
None of the above - 10
Abstained - 42
Spoiled - 7
Director of Internal Affairs
Freel, Keaton - 176
Jex, Seth - 259 (Elected)
None of the above - 10
Abstained - 42
Spoiled - 4
Director of External Affairs
Campbell, Dara - 208 (Elected)
Jensen-LeBlanc, Kristian - 87
None of the above - 29
Abstained - 147
Spoiled - 4
One Candidate
Director of Finance: King, Chris
Yes - 323
No - 31
Abstain - 122
Spoiled - 11
Director of Student Affairs: O'Meara, Janelle
Yes - 319
No - 31
Abstain - 122
Spoiled - 11
Sustainability Rep: Snider, Raychill
Yes - 343
No - 29
Abstain - 105
Spoiled - 6
Women's Rep: Johnny-Turbide, Kasandra
Yes - 308
No - 34
Abstain - 128
Spoiled - 13
Aboriginal Rep: Karista Olson
Yes - 312
No - 24
Abstain - 10
Spoiled - 137