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.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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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