Every time I tell my mom school is just getting to me she says, "it will get easier." Well, I am in the dead middle of the semester and it isn't getting much better.
I am very overwhelmed. Most of that is my fault for stretching myself to thin when it comes to extra-curricular activities, taking one to many classes and not being able to tell people know when they need a hand (even if I can't afford to give them a foot). Now that the 288 page yearbook is completely done I do feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. But, knowing me, I can't enjoy it for more than a minute before I realize everything else I was behind in. Before I know it I seem to be busier than I was before the yearbook was over. I know there are ways to fix this like time management skills, prioritizing, delegating tasks and most importantly learning how to say no. It's always easier said than done.
Then there's the constant pressure of worrying about my grades, finding an internship, choosing a minor because I'm not happy with the one I have and wondering if I will ever graduate on time. Again, I know how to fix this. I can't dwell on the things I have no control over and it wouldn't hurt to roll with the punches every now and then.
So maybe my life won't get any easier. That's fine. I can deal with that. I won’t, however, let it get me down. I'm going to make more time for the things that make me happy because I don't do that enough. There is going to be more reading, more golfing, more running, more napping and more surrounding myself by the people who are the best at building me up. So as of March 4, 2008 my new year has begun.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Theatre keeps entertaining all summer long
Even after the regular school year ended, the theatre department kept on entertaining all summer long with three shows:
- a dessert theatre, "Quilters"
- a dinner theatre, "Murdered by the Mob"
- a children’s play, "Go Jump in the Lake"
In June, the department presented the dessert theatre “Quilters,” a musical about women’s struggle and heartache during the pioneer’s Western movement.
“This was my first time doing the dessert theatre and I thought it was a great idea and a success because the dessert was an added bonus,” Annie Gaarder, junior theatre major, said. “Instead of just seeing a show, they got dessert and a show. Plus, it put people in a good mood before the show.”
Once the audience had indulged in apple cobbler and ice cream the play got under way.
“It’s a story about strong women who endured a lot on their own,” Kyle Accord, senior theater major, said. “They didn’t have many outlets for their frustration and heartache.”
“Quilters” is an ensemble musical, meaning there are many different characters. It does not follow a linear plot, rather jumps from story to story and character to character.
“[You] might not have a bunch of lines (in one scene),” Accord said, “but you are expected to have a fully developed character.”
The cast met with the Cane River Quilters to learn more about the power of quilting.
“It’s going to be very good for Natchitoches,” Alee Peck, junior theatre major, said.
“It will really open their eyes.”
Towards the end of the summer, the department performed “Murdered by the Mob,” a murder mystery dinner play. The play is set in the 1920’s during the proabition and what really happens in the back of a confection’s shop, that turns out to be a speakeasy, in Chicago.
The play was unique because the audience was seated on the stage and got to interact with the characters the entire evening.
“The characters served the meal and the audience figures out who killed who. The audience could also bribe the actors,” Scott Burrell, theatre coordinator, said.
The audience collects clues throughout the play to figure out who is the murder.
“It’s different every night because the audience is always different. [The audience should] be ready to interact and come ready to play,” Eric Duhon, assistant director, said.
Theatre senior Liz Maxwell directed the last play of the summer, the children’s play “Go Jump in the Lake!”
This was the first summer the theatre department offered a children’s show, but they want to make it an annual event. Maxwell hoped for many group reservations from camps and daycares.
“It is a really cute story about a dragon, skunk and boy who learn to defend themselves with non-violence. The message is good for kids,” Maxwell said.
Check out the NSU Theatre Department.
ORIGINAL STORY
Even after the regular school year ended, the theatre department kept on entertaining all summer long with three shows: a dessert theatre, a dinner theatre and a children’s play.
In June, the department presented the dessert theatre “Quilters,” a musical about women’s struggle and heartache during the pioneer’s Western movement.
“This was my first time doing the dessert theatre and I thought it was a great idea and a success because the dessert was an added bonus,” Annie Gaarder, junior theatre major, said. “Instead of just seeing a show, they got dessert and a show. Plus, it put people in a good mood before the show.”
Once the audience had indulged in apple cobbler and ice cream the play got under way.
“It’s a story about strong women who endured a lot on their own,” Kyle Accord, senior theater major, said. “They didn’t have many outlets for their frustration and heartache.”
“Quilters” is an ensemble musical, meaning there are many different characters. It does not follow a linear plot, rather jumps from story to story and character to character.
“[You] might not have a bunch of lines (in one scene),” Accord said, “but you are expected to have a fully developed character.”
The cast met with the Cane River Quilters to learn more about the power of quilting.
“It’s going to be very good for Natchitoches,” Alee Peck, junior theatre major, said. “It will really open their eyes.”
Towards the end of the summer, the department performed “Murdered by the Mob,” a murder mystery dinner play. The play is set in the 1920’s during the proabition and what really happens in the back of a confection’s shop, that turns out to be a speakeasy, in Chicago.
The play was unique because the audience was seated on the stage and got to interact with the characters the entire evening.
“The characters served the meal and the audience figures out who killed who. The audience could also bribe the actors,” Scott Burrell, theatre coordinator, said.
The audience collects clues throughout the play to figure out who is the murder.
“It’s different every night because the audience is always different. [The audience should] be ready to interact and come ready to play,” Eric Duhon, assistant director, said.
Theatre senior Liz Maxwell directed the last play of the summer, the children’s play “Go Jump in the Lake!”
This was the first summer the theatre department offered a children’s show, but they want to make it an annual event. Maxwell hoped for many group reservations from camps and daycares.
“It is a really cute story about a dragon, skunk and boy who learn to defend themselves with non-violence. The message is good for kids,” Maxwell said.
- a dessert theatre, "Quilters"
- a dinner theatre, "Murdered by the Mob"
- a children’s play, "Go Jump in the Lake"
In June, the department presented the dessert theatre “Quilters,” a musical about women’s struggle and heartache during the pioneer’s Western movement.
“This was my first time doing the dessert theatre and I thought it was a great idea and a success because the dessert was an added bonus,” Annie Gaarder, junior theatre major, said. “Instead of just seeing a show, they got dessert and a show. Plus, it put people in a good mood before the show.”
Once the audience had indulged in apple cobbler and ice cream the play got under way.
“It’s a story about strong women who endured a lot on their own,” Kyle Accord, senior theater major, said. “They didn’t have many outlets for their frustration and heartache.”
“Quilters” is an ensemble musical, meaning there are many different characters. It does not follow a linear plot, rather jumps from story to story and character to character.
“[You] might not have a bunch of lines (in one scene),” Accord said, “but you are expected to have a fully developed character.”
The cast met with the Cane River Quilters to learn more about the power of quilting.
“It’s going to be very good for Natchitoches,” Alee Peck, junior theatre major, said.
“It will really open their eyes.”
Towards the end of the summer, the department performed “Murdered by the Mob,” a murder mystery dinner play. The play is set in the 1920’s during the proabition and what really happens in the back of a confection’s shop, that turns out to be a speakeasy, in Chicago.
The play was unique because the audience was seated on the stage and got to interact with the characters the entire evening.
“The characters served the meal and the audience figures out who killed who. The audience could also bribe the actors,” Scott Burrell, theatre coordinator, said.
The audience collects clues throughout the play to figure out who is the murder.
“It’s different every night because the audience is always different. [The audience should] be ready to interact and come ready to play,” Eric Duhon, assistant director, said.
Theatre senior Liz Maxwell directed the last play of the summer, the children’s play “Go Jump in the Lake!”
This was the first summer the theatre department offered a children’s show, but they want to make it an annual event. Maxwell hoped for many group reservations from camps and daycares.
“It is a really cute story about a dragon, skunk and boy who learn to defend themselves with non-violence. The message is good for kids,” Maxwell said.
Check out the NSU Theatre Department.
ORIGINAL STORY
Even after the regular school year ended, the theatre department kept on entertaining all summer long with three shows: a dessert theatre, a dinner theatre and a children’s play.
In June, the department presented the dessert theatre “Quilters,” a musical about women’s struggle and heartache during the pioneer’s Western movement.
“This was my first time doing the dessert theatre and I thought it was a great idea and a success because the dessert was an added bonus,” Annie Gaarder, junior theatre major, said. “Instead of just seeing a show, they got dessert and a show. Plus, it put people in a good mood before the show.”
Once the audience had indulged in apple cobbler and ice cream the play got under way.
“It’s a story about strong women who endured a lot on their own,” Kyle Accord, senior theater major, said. “They didn’t have many outlets for their frustration and heartache.”
“Quilters” is an ensemble musical, meaning there are many different characters. It does not follow a linear plot, rather jumps from story to story and character to character.
“[You] might not have a bunch of lines (in one scene),” Accord said, “but you are expected to have a fully developed character.”
The cast met with the Cane River Quilters to learn more about the power of quilting.
“It’s going to be very good for Natchitoches,” Alee Peck, junior theatre major, said. “It will really open their eyes.”
Towards the end of the summer, the department performed “Murdered by the Mob,” a murder mystery dinner play. The play is set in the 1920’s during the proabition and what really happens in the back of a confection’s shop, that turns out to be a speakeasy, in Chicago.
The play was unique because the audience was seated on the stage and got to interact with the characters the entire evening.
“The characters served the meal and the audience figures out who killed who. The audience could also bribe the actors,” Scott Burrell, theatre coordinator, said.
The audience collects clues throughout the play to figure out who is the murder.
“It’s different every night because the audience is always different. [The audience should] be ready to interact and come ready to play,” Eric Duhon, assistant director, said.
Theatre senior Liz Maxwell directed the last play of the summer, the children’s play “Go Jump in the Lake!”
This was the first summer the theatre department offered a children’s show, but they want to make it an annual event. Maxwell hoped for many group reservations from camps and daycares.
“It is a really cute story about a dragon, skunk and boy who learn to defend themselves with non-violence. The message is good for kids,” Maxwell said.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Harry Potter
Harry Potter isn’t just for kids. NSU students express their excitement for one the most anticipated movie and book releases of the summer. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hits theatres today and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, will be released Saturday, July 21 at 12:01 am.
“I saw The Order of the Phoenix last night at midnight and I am reserving a copy of the book so I can get one before it sales out and it will be read immediately,” senior music education major Allyson Neely.
Some students went to great lengths and distances to see the movie as soon as it came out.
“I went to Shreveport last night to see the movie,” senior biology major Alyssa Sanders said. “The Order of the Phoenix is the most action packed book so I was excited to see how they put it in the movie.”
Sanders said she is such a Harry Potter fan she dressed up as Hermione last year for Halloween.
Some fans had the book preordered to make sure they got a copy and to avoid the madness at the time of the release. Other fans, like senior journalism major Jamie Webb, will be standing in line.
“I am going to New Orleans the weekend the book comes out. One of my friends and I are going to go eat dinner and then go get in line at the bookstore and wait for the release,” Webb said.
Webb started rereading the series at the beginning of the summer so the information would be fresh in her mind while she reads the final book.
“I have the book preordered and I don’t know what to expect from it. I’m also really looking forward to the movie because I think the fifth book is the best,” senior mathematics major Paul Elliot said.
The Book Merchant will be joining in the excitement of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by hosting a release party Friday, July 20 starting at 10:30 pm. The book will go on sale at midnight. The party will have a costume contest for adults and children and door prize drawings through out the night. Books can also be preordered at the Book Merchant.
“ Our waiting list for the book started the day it was announced. The earliest special order I have is from Feb. 3,” Book Merchant owner J. Michael Kenny said.
By Lela Coker
ORIGINAL CONTENT:
Harry Potter isn’t just for kids. NSU students express their excitement for one the most anticipated movie and book releases of the summer. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hits theatres today and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, will be released Saturday, July 21 at 12:01 am.
“I saw The Order of the Phoenix last night at midnight and I am reserving a copy of the book so I can get one before it sales out and it will be read immediately,” senior music education major Allyson Neely said.
Some students went to great lengths and distances to see the movie as soon as it came out.
“I went to Shreveport last night to see the movie,” senior biology major Alyssa Sanders said. “The Order of the Phoenix is the most action packed book so I was excited to see how they put it in the movie.”
Sanders said she is such a Harry Potter fan she dressed up as Hermione last year for Halloween.
Some fans had the book preordered to make sure they got a copy and to avoid the madness at the time of the release. Other fans, like senior journalism major Jamie Webb, will be standing in line.
“I am going to New Orleans the weekend the book comes out. One of my friends and I are going to go eat dinner and then go get in line at the bookstore and wait for the release,” Webb said.
Webb started rereading the series at the beginning of the summer so the information would be fresh in her mind while she reads the final book.
“I have the book preordered and I don’t know what to expect from it. I’m also really looking forward to the movie because I think the fifth book is the best,” senior mathematics major Paul Elliot said.
The Book Merchant will be joining in the excitement of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by hosting a release party Friday, July 20 starting at 10:30 pm. The book will go on sale at midnight. The party will have a costume contest for adults and children and door prize drawings through out the night. Books can also be preordered at the Book Merchant.
“ Our waiting list for the book started the day it was announced. The earliest special order I have is from Feb. 3,” Book Merchant owner J. Michael Kenny said.
“I saw The Order of the Phoenix last night at midnight and I am reserving a copy of the book so I can get one before it sales out and it will be read immediately,” senior music education major Allyson Neely.
Some students went to great lengths and distances to see the movie as soon as it came out.
“I went to Shreveport last night to see the movie,” senior biology major Alyssa Sanders said. “The Order of the Phoenix is the most action packed book so I was excited to see how they put it in the movie.”
Sanders said she is such a Harry Potter fan she dressed up as Hermione last year for Halloween.
Some fans had the book preordered to make sure they got a copy and to avoid the madness at the time of the release. Other fans, like senior journalism major Jamie Webb, will be standing in line.
“I am going to New Orleans the weekend the book comes out. One of my friends and I are going to go eat dinner and then go get in line at the bookstore and wait for the release,” Webb said.
Webb started rereading the series at the beginning of the summer so the information would be fresh in her mind while she reads the final book.
“I have the book preordered and I don’t know what to expect from it. I’m also really looking forward to the movie because I think the fifth book is the best,” senior mathematics major Paul Elliot said.
The Book Merchant will be joining in the excitement of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by hosting a release party Friday, July 20 starting at 10:30 pm. The book will go on sale at midnight. The party will have a costume contest for adults and children and door prize drawings through out the night. Books can also be preordered at the Book Merchant.
“ Our waiting list for the book started the day it was announced. The earliest special order I have is from Feb. 3,” Book Merchant owner J. Michael Kenny said.
By Lela Coker
ORIGINAL CONTENT:
Harry Potter isn’t just for kids. NSU students express their excitement for one the most anticipated movie and book releases of the summer. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hits theatres today and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, will be released Saturday, July 21 at 12:01 am.
“I saw The Order of the Phoenix last night at midnight and I am reserving a copy of the book so I can get one before it sales out and it will be read immediately,” senior music education major Allyson Neely said.
Some students went to great lengths and distances to see the movie as soon as it came out.
“I went to Shreveport last night to see the movie,” senior biology major Alyssa Sanders said. “The Order of the Phoenix is the most action packed book so I was excited to see how they put it in the movie.”
Sanders said she is such a Harry Potter fan she dressed up as Hermione last year for Halloween.
Some fans had the book preordered to make sure they got a copy and to avoid the madness at the time of the release. Other fans, like senior journalism major Jamie Webb, will be standing in line.
“I am going to New Orleans the weekend the book comes out. One of my friends and I are going to go eat dinner and then go get in line at the bookstore and wait for the release,” Webb said.
Webb started rereading the series at the beginning of the summer so the information would be fresh in her mind while she reads the final book.
“I have the book preordered and I don’t know what to expect from it. I’m also really looking forward to the movie because I think the fifth book is the best,” senior mathematics major Paul Elliot said.
The Book Merchant will be joining in the excitement of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by hosting a release party Friday, July 20 starting at 10:30 pm. The book will go on sale at midnight. The party will have a costume contest for adults and children and door prize drawings through out the night. Books can also be preordered at the Book Merchant.
“ Our waiting list for the book started the day it was announced. The earliest special order I have is from Feb. 3,” Book Merchant owner J. Michael Kenny said.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Revised RSO STORY by Lela Coker and Chasity Taylor
They worked countless hours behind the scenes to make sure the events sponsored by the Office of New Student Programming were successful. Because of the group’s hard work and dedication, Roderick Wilson decided to take the steps to form a new recognized organization on campus.
“We help coordinate the office’s events like Freshman Connection, the FYI Challenge and the Freshman Family Reunion,” Wilson said.
Wilson decided to start the paperwork to make Demon VIP a recognized student organization.
“We were doing everything RSOs were doing, but we weren’t getting the same perks as RSOs,” Wilson said.
Demon VIP was one of four new RSOs in the spring semester. The three others were Demon Punks, Gamers Guild and NSU Connectors. To become an RSO, a packet must be completed online and then a meeting is set up with the potential new organization and the committee on organizations.
“That meeting determines if the organization becomes active,” Associate Director of Student Activities and Organizations Yonna Pasch said.
Recognized student organizations have many benefits, including financial benefits from the Student Government Association.
With over 100 organizations ranging from Greek organizations, honor societies, religious groups, special interest groups and service oriented groups there is something for everyone.
"I would encourage students to be involved in RSOs because it ads to the college experience,” Pasch said. “The Department of Student Activities wants to have students engaged in extra curricular activities.”
2007 RSO Awards Banquet Results
• Special program of the Year: Helping Hand’s 6th Annual Black History Program
• Student Leader of the Year: Allison McCloud from Blue Key Honor Society
• Advisor of the Year: Dr. Cathy Seymour, advisor of Phi Mu Fraternity
• Outstanding Student Organization: Louisiana Scholar’s College Forum
Original RSO Story
They worked countless hours behind the scenes to make sure the events sponsored by the Office of New Student Programming were successful. Because of the group’s hard work and dedication, Roderick Wilson decided to take the steps to form a new recognized organization on campus.
“We help coordinate the office’s events like Freshman Connection, the FYI Challenge and the Freshman Family Reunion,” Wilson said.
Wilson decided to start the paperwork to make Demon VIP a recognized student organization.
“We were doing everything RSOs were doing, but we weren’t getting the same perks as RSOs,” Wilson said.
Demon VIP was one of four new RSOs in the spring semester. The three others were Demon Punks, Gamers Guild and NSU Connectors. To become an RSO, a packet must be completed online and then a meeting is set up with the potential new organization and the committee on organizations.
"That meeting determines if the organization becomes active,” Associate Director of Student Activities and Organizations Yonna Pasch said.
Recognized student organizations have many benefits, including financial benefits from the Student Government Association.
With over 100 organizations ranging from Greek organizations, honor societies, religious groups, special interest groups and service oriented groups there is something for everyone.
"I would encourage students to be involved in RSOs because it ads to the college experience,” Pasch said. “The Department of Student Activities wants to have students engaged in extra curricular activities.”
2007 RSO Awards Banquet Results
Special program of the Year- Helping Hand’s 6th Annual Black History Program
Student Leader of the Year- Allison McCloud from Blue Key Honor Society
Advisor of the Year- Dr. Cathy Seymour, advisor of Phi Mu Fraternity
Outstanding Student Organization- Louisiana Scholar’s College Forum
They worked countless hours behind the scenes to make sure the events sponsored by the Office of New Student Programming were successful. Because of the group’s hard work and dedication, Roderick Wilson decided to take the steps to form a new recognized organization on campus.
“We help coordinate the office’s events like Freshman Connection, the FYI Challenge and the Freshman Family Reunion,” Wilson said.
Wilson decided to start the paperwork to make Demon VIP a recognized student organization.
“We were doing everything RSOs were doing, but we weren’t getting the same perks as RSOs,” Wilson said.
Demon VIP was one of four new RSOs in the spring semester. The three others were Demon Punks, Gamers Guild and NSU Connectors. To become an RSO, a packet must be completed online and then a meeting is set up with the potential new organization and the committee on organizations.
“That meeting determines if the organization becomes active,” Associate Director of Student Activities and Organizations Yonna Pasch said.
Recognized student organizations have many benefits, including financial benefits from the Student Government Association.
With over 100 organizations ranging from Greek organizations, honor societies, religious groups, special interest groups and service oriented groups there is something for everyone.
"I would encourage students to be involved in RSOs because it ads to the college experience,” Pasch said. “The Department of Student Activities wants to have students engaged in extra curricular activities.”
2007 RSO Awards Banquet Results
• Special program of the Year: Helping Hand’s 6th Annual Black History Program
• Student Leader of the Year: Allison McCloud from Blue Key Honor Society
• Advisor of the Year: Dr. Cathy Seymour, advisor of Phi Mu Fraternity
• Outstanding Student Organization: Louisiana Scholar’s College Forum
Original RSO Story
They worked countless hours behind the scenes to make sure the events sponsored by the Office of New Student Programming were successful. Because of the group’s hard work and dedication, Roderick Wilson decided to take the steps to form a new recognized organization on campus.
“We help coordinate the office’s events like Freshman Connection, the FYI Challenge and the Freshman Family Reunion,” Wilson said.
Wilson decided to start the paperwork to make Demon VIP a recognized student organization.
“We were doing everything RSOs were doing, but we weren’t getting the same perks as RSOs,” Wilson said.
Demon VIP was one of four new RSOs in the spring semester. The three others were Demon Punks, Gamers Guild and NSU Connectors. To become an RSO, a packet must be completed online and then a meeting is set up with the potential new organization and the committee on organizations.
"That meeting determines if the organization becomes active,” Associate Director of Student Activities and Organizations Yonna Pasch said.
Recognized student organizations have many benefits, including financial benefits from the Student Government Association.
With over 100 organizations ranging from Greek organizations, honor societies, religious groups, special interest groups and service oriented groups there is something for everyone.
"I would encourage students to be involved in RSOs because it ads to the college experience,” Pasch said. “The Department of Student Activities wants to have students engaged in extra curricular activities.”
2007 RSO Awards Banquet Results
Special program of the Year- Helping Hand’s 6th Annual Black History Program
Student Leader of the Year- Allison McCloud from Blue Key Honor Society
Advisor of the Year- Dr. Cathy Seymour, advisor of Phi Mu Fraternity
Outstanding Student Organization- Louisiana Scholar’s College Forum
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER
For the first time ever the NSU radio station, KNWD 91.7, and the Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival joined forces to create one jam packed weekend of musical entertainment.
DEMON FEST
In the past, KNWD has hosted its own music festival, Demonfest.
"We teamed up with Jazzfest because we wanted to host an awesome concert in Natchitoches, and that was the best way to do it," KNWD General Manger Clayton Welch said.
The bands included:
• Bipolar bear, a Lake Charles band, kicked off the evening
• Hydrovibe, from Los Angeles, performed an hour set that included their hit song featured on the Saw III movie soundtrack, "Killer Inside."
• Shreveport band Built to Speed followed.
• Dash Rip Rock, ended the night with songs from their latest album, Hee Haw Hell. The band hit it big in the 80's with a top 10 hit, which has been covered by bands such as Pennywise and 311.
"I simply looked for bands I thought would be fun for everyone," Welch said.
A "Scream for Cash" contest was held before the last set. A tie-breaker was held between Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the band A-OK. In the end the A-OK band came out on top, taking home the $300 purse.
JAZZ FEST
Saturday's musical selection consisted of 24 bands performing on three riverfront stages.
Featured bands included:
• The NSU Jazz Orchestra
• Natchitoches Star Performances
• Johnny Earthquake and The Moondogs
NATCHITOCHES STAR
The final two rounds of the Natchitoches Star competition were also held on Saturday. Two previous rounds narrowed down over 30 competitors to just four, ranging in age from 16 to 46, who competed Saturday afternoon in the final rounds of competition.
"It was like a roller coaster ride that lasted from December to
February. I think this is a great opportunity for NSU students to not only get involved but to meet prospective contacts in the music industry," Natchitoches Star contestant and NSU student Rebecca Eskew said.
Eskew was chosen as the 2007 Natchitoches Star after her rendition of Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday's version of "Summertime" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing."
"I was so excited. It is such a blessing," Eskew said.
Eskew won a trophy, $300 and two hours of studio recording time.
SUNDAY
Four bands capped off the weekend for Sunday's Brunch on the Cane with a soulful mix of gospel, jazz and blues. Local gospel groups started the afternoon performances, followed by music by Steve Wells and Mauve Bell who relocated from New Orleans to Natchitoches after Hurricane Katrina.
Shreveport band, The Bluebirds, ended the music festival. Bluebirds guitarist Buddy Flett has appeared on the Jay Leno Show and has toured with Kenny Wayne Shepard.
For the first time ever the NSU radio station, KNWD 91.7, and the Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival joined forces to create one jam packed weekend of musical entertainment.
DEMON FEST
In the past, KNWD has hosted its own music festival, Demonfest.
"We teamed up with Jazzfest because we wanted to host an awesome concert in Natchitoches, and that was the best way to do it," KNWD General Manger Clayton Welch said.
The bands included:
• Bipolar bear, a Lake Charles band, kicked off the evening
• Hydrovibe, from Los Angeles, performed an hour set that included their hit song featured on the Saw III movie soundtrack, "Killer Inside."
• Shreveport band Built to Speed followed.
• Dash Rip Rock, ended the night with songs from their latest album, Hee Haw Hell. The band hit it big in the 80's with a top 10 hit, which has been covered by bands such as Pennywise and 311.
"I simply looked for bands I thought would be fun for everyone," Welch said.
A "Scream for Cash" contest was held before the last set. A tie-breaker was held between Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the band A-OK. In the end the A-OK band came out on top, taking home the $300 purse.
JAZZ FEST
Saturday's musical selection consisted of 24 bands performing on three riverfront stages.
Featured bands included:
• The NSU Jazz Orchestra
• Natchitoches Star Performances
• Johnny Earthquake and The Moondogs
NATCHITOCHES STAR
The final two rounds of the Natchitoches Star competition were also held on Saturday. Two previous rounds narrowed down over 30 competitors to just four, ranging in age from 16 to 46, who competed Saturday afternoon in the final rounds of competition.
"It was like a roller coaster ride that lasted from December to
February. I think this is a great opportunity for NSU students to not only get involved but to meet prospective contacts in the music industry," Natchitoches Star contestant and NSU student Rebecca Eskew said.
Eskew was chosen as the 2007 Natchitoches Star after her rendition of Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday's version of "Summertime" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing."
"I was so excited. It is such a blessing," Eskew said.
Eskew won a trophy, $300 and two hours of studio recording time.
SUNDAY
Four bands capped off the weekend for Sunday's Brunch on the Cane with a soulful mix of gospel, jazz and blues. Local gospel groups started the afternoon performances, followed by music by Steve Wells and Mauve Bell who relocated from New Orleans to Natchitoches after Hurricane Katrina.
Shreveport band, The Bluebirds, ended the music festival. Bluebirds guitarist Buddy Flett has appeared on the Jay Leno Show and has toured with Kenny Wayne Shepard.
Original story by Andi Bass
For the first time ever the NSU radio station, KNWD
91.7, and the Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival joined forces to
create one jam packed weekend of musical entertainment.
DEMON FEST
In the past, KNWD has hosted its own music festival, Demonfest.
"We teamed up with Jazzfest because we wanted to host an awesome concert in Natchitoches, and that was the best way to do it," KNWD General Manger Clayton Welch said.
Bipolar bear, a Lake Charles band, kicked off the evening followed by rock band Hydrovibe.
The Los Angeles band, Hydrovibe, performed an hour set that included their hit song featured on the Saw III movie soundtrack, "Killer Inside." The Hydrovibe guitarist was picked by Kelly and Sharon Osborne to play lead guitar in Kelly's band.
Shreveport band Built to Speed followed.
"I simply looked for bands I thought would be fun for everyone," Welch said.
A "Scream for Cash" contest was held before the last set. Six groups signed up and were judged by Dash Rip Rock's drummer. A tie-breaker was held between Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the band A-OK. In the end the A-OK band came out on top, taking home the $300 purse.
Dash Rip Rock, ended the night with songs from their latest album, Hee Haw Hell. The band hit it big in the 80's with a top 10 hit, which has been covered by bands such as Pennywise and 311.
"It started off a little slow, but the crowd eventually showed. It was definitely a better crowd than we've ever had for Demonfest," Welch said.
JAZZ FEST
Saturday's musical selection consisted of 24 bands performing on three riverfront stages. The NSU Jazz Orchestra, Natchitoches Star Performances, Johnny Earthquake and The Moondogs were among those featured.
The final two rounds of the Natchitoches Star competition were also held on Saturday. Two previous rounds narrowed down over 30 competitors to just four, ranging in age from 16 to 46, who competed Saturday afternoon in the final rounds of competition.
"It was like a roller coaster ride that lasted from December to
February. I think this is a great opportunity for NSU students to not only get involved but to meet prospective contacts in the music industry," Natchitoches Star contestant and NSU student Rebecca Eskew said.
Eskew was chosen as the 2007 Natchitoches Star after her rendition of Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday's version of "Summertime" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing."
"I was so excited. It was between me and this girl who had gone
through Cenla Idol with me. She had made it to the top ten out of 100. She had the whole package, so I figured, "Hey, second place ain't bad!" It is such a blessing!," Eskew said.
Eskew won a trophy, $300 and two hours of studio recording time.
SUNDAY
Four bands capped off the weekend for Sunday's Brunch on the Cane with a soulful mix of gospel, jazz and blues. Local gospel groups started the afternoon performances, followed by music by Steve Wells and Mauve Bell who relocated from New Orleans to Natchitoches after Hurricane Katrina. Shreveport band, The Bluebirds, ended the music festival. Bluebirds guitarist Buddy Flett has appeared on the Jay Leno Show and has toured
with Kenny Wayne Shepard.
The musical talent at Jazz Fest is better every year Eskew said.
"I cannot wait until this year's [the 2008] Jazz Fest. The music will always be the main event people want to come back for." Eskew said.
For the first time ever the NSU radio station, KNWD
91.7, and the Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival joined forces to
create one jam packed weekend of musical entertainment.
DEMON FEST
In the past, KNWD has hosted its own music festival, Demonfest.
"We teamed up with Jazzfest because we wanted to host an awesome concert in Natchitoches, and that was the best way to do it," KNWD General Manger Clayton Welch said.
Bipolar bear, a Lake Charles band, kicked off the evening followed by rock band Hydrovibe.
The Los Angeles band, Hydrovibe, performed an hour set that included their hit song featured on the Saw III movie soundtrack, "Killer Inside." The Hydrovibe guitarist was picked by Kelly and Sharon Osborne to play lead guitar in Kelly's band.
Shreveport band Built to Speed followed.
"I simply looked for bands I thought would be fun for everyone," Welch said.
A "Scream for Cash" contest was held before the last set. Six groups signed up and were judged by Dash Rip Rock's drummer. A tie-breaker was held between Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the band A-OK. In the end the A-OK band came out on top, taking home the $300 purse.
Dash Rip Rock, ended the night with songs from their latest album, Hee Haw Hell. The band hit it big in the 80's with a top 10 hit, which has been covered by bands such as Pennywise and 311.
"It started off a little slow, but the crowd eventually showed. It was definitely a better crowd than we've ever had for Demonfest," Welch said.
JAZZ FEST
Saturday's musical selection consisted of 24 bands performing on three riverfront stages. The NSU Jazz Orchestra, Natchitoches Star Performances, Johnny Earthquake and The Moondogs were among those featured.
The final two rounds of the Natchitoches Star competition were also held on Saturday. Two previous rounds narrowed down over 30 competitors to just four, ranging in age from 16 to 46, who competed Saturday afternoon in the final rounds of competition.
"It was like a roller coaster ride that lasted from December to
February. I think this is a great opportunity for NSU students to not only get involved but to meet prospective contacts in the music industry," Natchitoches Star contestant and NSU student Rebecca Eskew said.
Eskew was chosen as the 2007 Natchitoches Star after her rendition of Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday's version of "Summertime" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing."
"I was so excited. It was between me and this girl who had gone
through Cenla Idol with me. She had made it to the top ten out of 100. She had the whole package, so I figured, "Hey, second place ain't bad!" It is such a blessing!," Eskew said.
Eskew won a trophy, $300 and two hours of studio recording time.
SUNDAY
Four bands capped off the weekend for Sunday's Brunch on the Cane with a soulful mix of gospel, jazz and blues. Local gospel groups started the afternoon performances, followed by music by Steve Wells and Mauve Bell who relocated from New Orleans to Natchitoches after Hurricane Katrina. Shreveport band, The Bluebirds, ended the music festival. Bluebirds guitarist Buddy Flett has appeared on the Jay Leno Show and has toured
with Kenny Wayne Shepard.
The musical talent at Jazz Fest is better every year Eskew said.
"I cannot wait until this year's [the 2008] Jazz Fest. The music will always be the main event people want to come back for." Eskew said.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
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