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Pitbull's Album Review - Baptized in Blood/Abigail Williams

2010-12-08T03:45:00.000-08:00

Baptized in Blood – (Self-titled album) & Abigail Williams – In the Absence of Light

Album Reviews by Joseph Pipan

Here are two very different albums from two very different bands. First is the offering from Canadian metal band Baptized in Blood, which happens to be a self-titled album. This is also the London, Ontario, Canada- based band’s first album. The track list is as follows:

1. Up Shirts Down Skirts

2. Dirty’s Back

3. Game On

4. Only Cure

5. Down and Out

6. Mental

7. Last Line Lady

8. My Salute

9. Go it Alone

10. Will of a Demon

11. Sinking Ships

12. Event Horizon

This band sounds like an All that Remains copycat, but with only screaming vocals. The guitar work sounds very similar to All that Remains, albeit with the occasional original melodic hook and the typical repeating patterns. The track list has some oddly named songs, with “Up Shirts Down Skirts” and “Dirty’s Back” being among them. Baptized in Blood doesn’t have a whole lot going for them in terms of sounding original, but the guitar work is satisfactory. Overall, the album sounds like a spirited effort by the band to either cash in on the All that Remains sound or somehow break away from it.

Rating: **

Next is the latest offering from New York-based black metal band Abigail Williams. Titled In the Absence of Light, it is the band’s second album after its debut album In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns. The track list is as follows:

1. Hope The Great Betrayal

2. Final Destiny of the Gods

3. The Mysteries that Bind the Flesh

4. Infernal Divide

5. In Death Comes the Great Silence

6. What Hells Await Me

7. An Echo in Our Legends

8. Malediction

The band is named after the primary accuser in the Salem Witch trials, adequate subject matter for a black metal band…and that’s about the only interesting thing about them. Abigail Williams sounds like just about any other black metal band, with the addition of a symphonic element that barely separates it from other like-minded groups. In the Absence of Light, while a decent sampling of black metal, is generic and dull.

Rating: *

Pitbull's Concert Review - Mandatory Metal!

2010-12-08T03:42:00.000-08:00

Locals get LOUD: Mandatory Metal at the State Theater

Round Two: The Return

October 8, 2010 – The State Theater (Falls Church, VA)

Review by Joseph Pipan

On a bimonthly basis, the State Theater in Falls Church, VA is shaken to its foundations by a sonic onslaught from within. On those chosen nights the floors shake, the walls rumble, and the stage is home to the decibel daredevils from the Mid-Atlantic metal circuit. Created by State Theater employee Alan Margazano, the event has gained a strong following among DC-area metalheads and decibel junkies. Round One in August was a success, and Round Two in October promised to be just as explosive.

This time around, the bands featured were Deranged Theory, Immortal Decay, Trihexyn, and Apothys. Deranged Theory, a metal group from Northern Virginia, opened the event with an enthusiastic set-list featuring songs influenced by movies, video games, and other forms of “badassery”. They even had a song about Starcraft II. The performance was a good one, but the vocals sounded a little forced at times. Immortal Decay took the stage next. Their brand of death metal was fast and furious, with very little time between songs and a tendency to just keep chugging through the set-list. After they powered through their songs, the audience was left with ringing ears and spinning heads. The last two bands of the night were the headliners. Trihexyn and Apothys have gained a local reputation for their talent and showmanship, and they certainly did not disappoint. Both performances were distorted onslaughts that finished the night of metal mayhem with a bang.

Round Two of Mandatory Metal at the State Theater was a success. This reviewer hopes to see you at Round Three. And remember to bring earplugs…because these locals really do get LOUD.

Pitbull's Album Review -- Dimmu Borgir - Abrahadabra

2010-12-08T03:39:00.000-08:00

Dimmu Borgir: Abrahadabra (2010)

Album Review by Joseph Pipan

Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal band Dimmu Borgir has returned with a vengeance. After the successes of previous albums such as Death Cult Armageddon (2003) and In Sorte Diaboli (2007), expectations were high for the 2010 offering. The band’s newest studio album, Abrahadabra, is a haunting addition to the band’s legend and a fitting “Renewal.” The track list as is follows:

1. Xibir

2. Born Treacherous

3. Gateways

4. Chess with the Abyss

5. Dimmu Borgir

6. Ritualist

7. The Demiurge Molecule

8. A Jewel Traced Through Coal

9. Renewal

10. Endings and Continuations

This music on this album is beautifully haunting, chillingly eerie and well-produced. Symphonic elements are blended seamlessly with black metal style, producing an enjoyably atmospheric symphonic black metal offering. This is true Dimmu Borgir.

Rating: ****

Thrash Metal Album Review:

2010-12-02T10:28:00.000-08:00

Forbidden: Omega Wave (2010)

Album Review by Joseph Pipan

Bay-Area Thrash metal band Forbidden is back again. Omega Wave is the first full-length album that the band has released since their Green album in 1997. Their earlier studio albums were Forbidden Evil (1988), Twisted into Form (1990), Point of No Return (1992), and Distortion (1994). The band was originally formed by drummer Jason Pittman and Guitarist Robb Flynn (later of Machine Head). The latest lineup attempts to make Omega Wave a return to the thrashing form that made the band famous in the 90s. The track list is as follows:

Alpha Century
Forsaken at the Gates
Overthrow
Adapt or Die
Swine
Chatter
Dragging My Casket
Hopenosis
Immortal Wounds
Behind the Mask
Inhuman Race
Omega Wave

Omega Wave is a pure thrash offering, and it does not disappoint. The album brings back memories of thrash metal’s golden age. And now, in a time where musicians must “Adapt or Die,” Forbidden has adapted their sound while staying true to their roots in Bay-area thrash. It’s time to ride the Omega Wave.

Rating: ***

WODU Radio is looking for a Web Designer

2010-10-04T17:43:00.000-07:00

WODU Radio is currently looking for a Graphic/Web Designer who attends ODU. Send us your portfolio of your artwork to woduradio51@gmail.com

WODU RADIO PRESENTS: I ♥Music Raffle Win [TIX 2 SEE MARY J. BLIGE, JAZZ SULLIVAN & EL DEBARGE Concert Ticket Raffle]!

2010-09-24T14:37:00.000-07:00

Win Tickets To See
Mary J. Blige w/ Jazmine Sullivan, Miguel
& Special Guest El Debarge!

Sun, Oct 3, 2010 7PM
at Virginia Beach Amphitheater!

Enter in our Raffle!!!

BUY YOUR RAFFLES EARLY!
There’ll be tables in front of WODU's Radio during
Activity Hour Tues Sept 28th & Thurs Sept 30th

1 ticket = $2
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---Day of Drawing---
Activity Hour Thurs Sept 30th 12:30-1:30p

The drawing will be announced at 1:20p.
DJ Jay May will be spinning!!!

*You do not have to present to win!

***Make sure your write down your full name, e-mail & phone number on each raffle ticket you buy.

WODU: Exclusive Screening "Jane's Addiction: Live Voodoo"

2010-09-23T14:26:00.000-07:00

We are showing an Exclusive DVD Screening of "Jane's Addiction: Live Voodoo" at ODU this Tuesday September 28 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Come on Out!

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Fall 2010!

2010-09-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

The new semester is here and WODU Radio is looking forward to the exciting times that are hovering on the horizon!

Check back here throughout the semester for news about the events that WODU will be sponsoring, as well as news of the greatest music coming out, upcoming concerts, local/national news, ODU and pro sports news, and so much more!

AND THE AWARD FOR MOST IMPROVED ORGANIZATION GOES TO.... ::DRUM ROLL:: WODU!!!

2010-04-22T20:01:00.000-07:00

Tonight at the Student Affairs Award, WODU Radio was nominated for the prestigious Most Improved Organization of 2010 Award. I am UBER ECSTATIC to report that we won!

You think we've done some great things THIS semester...YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHIN YET!

Before They Were Famous...

2010-04-19T09:54:00.000-07:00

Cellokid and I were checking out Billboard.com and came across this article. Thought it would be interesting to see what some of today's hottest pop singers were like before they became big...

Here is Lady Gaga on a 2006 episode of the MTV show "Boiling Points".

Before she went "Gaga" and put pop music in its place, Stefani Germanotta got her start performing on the Lower East Side. Here, the singer looks more like a Flashdance extra than the "Just Dance" hit-maker she would become as she plays her original song, "Hollywood," for anyone who will listen at a NYC rock club.

Way back in 2000, 13-year old Kesha performed in a middle school talent show. Anyone else find it surprising and a bit strange she's performing Radiohead's "Karma Police?" She looks nothing like she does now...

Here is Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake. Before he became hip-hop's breakout star of 2009, he was a quadriplegic on the hit teen series "Degrassi: The Next Generation". This is one of the earlier episodes (I'm thinking Season 2 from 2002-2003) This is Drake's first documented "rap" for the upcoming talent show.

Another rap he did for another talent show with Degrassi girlfriend Ashley Brooks. Sorry the quality is so bad...it was the only video I could find on YouTube...

In the last seven years, singer and dancer Chris Brown has gone from adorable R&B-boy next door to sexy, hit-making crooner. That's not to say that he didn't have it going on at the tender age of 13, though, which is when he made the video for "Whose Girl Is That?"

Plenty of stars got their first taste of the spotlight on Ed McMahon's "Star Search": Britney, Justin, and Beyonce. At the age of 12, Ms. Knowles brought her pipes and her Houston hip-hop group Girl's Tyme to living rooms across the country. And while they didn't win the competition, they won elsewhere -- Girl's Tyme eventually became Destiny's Child, and we all know what happened from there. This is from 1993.

Before Fergie Ferg was added to the Black Eyed Peas' lineup, Stacy Ferguson was a bleach blonde R&B singer struggling to make it in an all-girls group called Wild Orchid. Here's a video the group made in 1997 for a single called "Talk To Me."

Speaking of Wild Orchid, they hosted a Saturday morning talent show that used to come on Fox Family (before it was ABC Family) "The Great Pretenders". It was on in the late 90's. Nobody seems to remember this show! I used to watch it every Saturday morning, complete with a bowl of cereal and OJ.

This is going back even further. All of you late 20-somethings remember this show. Fergie got her start on a 1980's kids show on the Disney Channel appropriately titled "Kids Incorporated". Jennifer Love Hewitt also got her start on this show. Here is Fergie when was 9 years old.

Speaking of the Disney Channel, I gotta mention the Mickey Mouse Club. Lots of talented stars got their big break on that show. Anybody from Justin Timberlake, to Britney, to Christina, to JC Chasez (from NSync), to Keri Russell (Felicity). Interestingly, Jessica Simpson tried out for the show but didn't make it. Here is Britney, Justin and Christina from their MMC days in 1993.

More to come later...Next edition is gonna feature rock stars "Before They Were Famous"

T-bone OUT

Drake "Over" Video

2010-04-14T08:39:00.000-07:00

Sorry I'm a couple days late on this. Everyone and their mother has been asking me to put this on the blog. Here's the official BRAND SPANKIN NEW Drake video for his new hit "Over".

T-bone OUT

Counseling Services & WODU Presents Music in the Mall for Mental Health [APRIL 13, 2010]

2010-04-12T14:42:00.000-07:00

There'll be FREE Pizza, Popcorn, Sodas & Music. Also, there will be info on mental health. Please come help us celebrate. Tomm. April 13th 12:30-1:30pm @ Kaufman Mall. DJed By yours Truly, DJ-Smirnoff-Ice!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR FACBOOK EVENT

WODU Radio Pranks the GM!

2010-04-01T15:57:00.000-07:00

IN THIS PRANK PHONE CALL.... THE WODU RADIO ENGINEER CALLS THE GM DISCUSSING SOME INAPPROPRIATE FESTIVITIES WITH A FEW EMPLOYEES.

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS POET!!!!

ODU Rap Battle

2010-04-01T11:12:00.000-07:00

***These videos contain language that might offend some viewers***

I wasn't able to attend the rap battle, from what I heard it was absolutely nuts. I managed to find these two videos floating around YouTube.

The first video is my boy Corey Hodge. He killed it!!! Check it out:

Here's a video of the winner Matthew

He did his thing.

And who said white boys can't rap??? These guys are making Eminem look like Vanilla Ice. I can't believe those two clowns gave up..what is up w/ that??? It makes me wish I was there :(

Christina Aguilera is BAAAACK

2010-03-31T08:35:00.000-07:00

In 2006, Christina Aguilera went Back to Basics, putting a modern spin on soul and swing-era music. Her new Bionic boasts a futuristic album cover and buzzing first single that show off her renewed desire to hit the dance club with high-powered beats from the 21st century. Aguilera premiered first single “Not Myself Tonight” on her official site yesterday, singing, “I’m not myself tonight, tonight I’m not the same girl,” a nod to her musical shift in the past four years. It appears as though “Xtina” is back and is ready to duke it out for club spins with Lady Gaga and Ke$ha.

“Not Myself Tonight” was co-written by Ester Dean, who had a hand in Rihanna’s “Rude Boy,” and club king Polow Da Don, who also produced the track. Bionic will feature Aguilera combining songs written by electro-pop and rockers like Sia, Le Tigre and Ladytron with production from bona fide hitmakers like Tricky Stewart, Switch and Linda Perry.

The single will be available on iTunes starting April 13th, while Bionic will follow on June 8th.

Nicki Minaj FINALLY releases first single entitled "Massive Attack"

2010-03-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

Not only does Nicki Minaj hang out with Lil Wayne and Drake, but according to her new song, "Massive Attack," she also chills with Mr. Miyagi and the Phantom of the Opera.

The wait is over: Minaj has released her first official single. The track hit the Net on Monday night, and Funk Master Flex blasted off on Hot 97 with it. The track fuses hip-hop and dance, and Minaj adds a little international flavor by spitting some lyrics with a Caribbean accent.

"So, so hot in here it feels like a jungle/ Me don't like boys that ain't jumbo," she raps. "You know I got the ammo/ That's why I bulletproof the Lambo/ In the Middle East on a camel/ Running through the jungle, Rambo/ Liberace tango/ Swinging on a vine, mango/ So, call me Simba, little mama, 'cause Mufasa couldn't stop her ... ."

"It's produced by Sean Garrett and Alex the Kid," Minaj explained to MTV News recently in New York. "The beat, as soon as I heard it, I was in Africa being captivated by crazy drums. It's a very rare. ... You're not gonna get the song the first time you hear it. After the second or third time, you're gonna be like, 'Whoa, what is this?' It sounds nothing like anything that's out right now.

"It's so next-level futuristic," she continued. "Shout-out to Sean, because one thing, he's great with getting that other-level creativity that other people don't get. So, since I heard his writing style, I always wanted to collabo and work with him. I felt that he's one of the people that would get me, get my personality and get that on a record and choose a beat that would illustrate Nicki Minaj. And he did."

Garret told Mixtape Daily in February that "Massive Attack" is "explosive." "I can't wait for y'all to hear it, man," he said. "It's just given me a lot of time to create some real special music that's a lot different from what people expected.

"I'm really, really excited about Nicki because I think that what Nicki has understood is that she can do whatever she wants to do," he continued. "She's a dreamer just like myself. I feel like when you're creative ... it's basically like her whole image thing. She's taken her image to a whole other level with the whole Barbie thing. And I think she's very imaginative and her music's great and she's not scared of nothing. She's fearless. As long as you're fearless in life you can do anything."

Nicki and Sean shot the video for "Massive Attack" with director Hype Williams early this month in California. Amber Rose and the Birdman also make cameos.

"I kinda always like to do things in an unexpected fashion," Minaj said on the set. "I didn't want to shoot the typical new-artist vision. Thank god I have a wonderful label that stands behind me and my vision. I met Hype in a freakin' airport. I didn't recognize him without his dreads. We exchanged information, and it happened to be a week before I wanted to shoot a video. I told him the idea. Of course, I had to let Baby and Slim know and hope they would understand my expensive taste. It all came together."

$200 ODU RAP BATTLE @ THE NORTH CAFE [TONIGHT @8P]

2010-03-29T12:32:00.000-07:00

1.$200 FOR THE TOP WINNER

2. OPEN FOR A MAJOR ARTIST AT CAMPUS CHOAS

3. AND A NICE BUZZ FOR THE REST OF THE SEMESTER

COME OUT TO THE ODU RAP BATTLE TONIGHT AT 8 IN THE NORTH CAFE.

MUSIC PROVIDED BY DJ-SMIRNOFF-ICE!

HOSTED BY S.K.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK EVENT!

ODU Film Fest Starts TODAY!!!!

2010-03-24T15:24:00.001-07:00

Today’s movie screenings include:

“Inglourious Basterds” (2009) at 1 p.m. in the University Theatre Auditorium. Hosted by Heidi Schlipphacke, Dept. of Foreign Languages.

“Kicking It” (2008) at 6 p.m. in River Rooms, Webb University Center. Hosted by Sam Evans, Dept. of English.

“The Big Lebowski” (1998) at 6 p.m. in Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb University Center. Hosted by Kyle Nicholas and Tim Anderson, Dept. of Communication and Theatre Arts.

OPENING KICKOFF EVENT

“Field of Dreams” (1989) in University Theatre – 6 p.m. Reception and Opening Remarks followed by movie screening. Hosted by Tom Socha, Dept. of Communication and Theatre Arts.

The program will include special guests ODU baseball coach Jerry Meyers and Rip Tide from The Norfolk Tides. Attendees can register to win a four-pack of tickets for an upcoming Norfolk Tides game. This event is free and open to the public.

Get your tickets NOW for the “Tailgate and a Movie” event followed by a screening of “Rudy” on Friday, March 26! Starting at 5:30 p.m., meet former Notre Dame football player Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith, Monarch football coach Bobby Wilder and ODU's mascot Big Blue at a tailgate-style reception on the Field Pass Terrace at Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium. 102.1FM’s “The Game” sports talk radio show will be broadcasting live from the tailgate reception! Tickets for this event are FREE for ODU students, faculty and staff. Go to the Arts & Letters box office, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, in University Theatre to pick up your FREE ticket.

Go to http://www.odu.edu/onfilmfest for the full schedule of events.

Obama Makes History With New Healthcare Reform Bill

2010-03-24T14:22:00.000-07:00

President Barack Obama signed the sweeping health-care reform that has been the subject of nearly nonstop debate into law Tuesday. The law will bring near-universal coverage to millions of currently uninsured Americans, including many young people. Obama’s signing of the bill is the final step in a year-long battle that has defined the beginning of his presidency.

Even as 12 states now plan to file lawsuits over the bill, and Republicans still stand strongly against it, the signing was celebrated by Democrats. They believe that this law is the greatest social change in the last 50 years.

“It’s been easy at times to doubt our ability to do such a big thing, such a complicated thing, to wonder if there are limits to what we as a people can still achieve,” Obama said.

The new law, which had passed the Senate last Dec. 24, passed after a very close vote in the House of Representatives Sunday. The final $940 billion bill is expected to extend health insurance coverage to 32 million additional Americans. It also will force Americans to carry some form of health insurance or pay a fine.

Obama added, “I’m signing this reform bill into law on behalf of my mother, who argued with insurance companies even as she battled cancer in her final days.”

Many of the plan’s goals will begin to take shape over the next four years, which has drawn some criticism from liberals, to which Obama also responded during the signing, “It will take four years to implement fully many of these reforms, because we need to implement them responsibly.

“We need to get this right… this year, we’ll start offering tax credits to about 4 million small businessmen and women to help them cover the cost of insurance for their employees. This year, tens of thousands of uninsured Americans with preexisting conditions, the parents of children who have a preexisting condition, will finally be able to purchase the coverage they need. And this year, young adults will be able to stay on their parents’ policies until they’re 26 years old. That happens this year.”

This is important to many college students. Students who graduate from college will now be allowed to remain on their parents’ health insurance policies longer, so that they can get coverage while they look for a job and begin to build a life of their own.

However, many remain skeptical of the bill, arguing that work is necessary before the bill is fair for all Americans.

ODU's Got Talent Show [TONIGHT March 23rd 2010]

2010-03-22T11:13:00.000-07:00

Student Activities Councill, Honor Council, & WODU Radio PRESENTS - ODU's GOT TALENT!!

Hosted By Lauren De Vera & S.K. Music will be provided by DJ-Smirnoff!!!!

A display of Old Dominion University's top entertainers for One night and One Night Only for a TOP PRIZE of $150.00

This will be an "American Idol" style event.

Bring Your friends and family to see who will be crowned to be the TOP Monarch.

Click Here to Join Our Facebook Event!

ODU Suffer Devastating Loss...But Fans Are Still Proud

2010-03-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

Even though ODU is officially out of the NCAA Tournament after their 76-68 loss to No. 3 seed Baylor, fans still have pride for their Monarchs.

The first half proved to be disappointing for the Monarchs. The Monarchs trailed the Bears the entire time; at one point as much as 14 points. However, students never gave up hope that their team will upset Baylor and advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

In true Monarch fashion, the team made an impressive comeback during the second half. Kent Bazemore threw down a dunk at the start of the second half that closed the gap between Baylor and ODU. Baylor's lead cut from eight, to six, to three. It was anybody's game.

At one point, the Monarchs took the lead over the Bears.

However, the Bears came back and reclaimed the lead. There was not enough time for the Monarchs to come back. By the time the buzzer sounded, ODU trailed Baylor by 8 points...making the final score 76-68. Even though a lot of hearts were broken, there is still a sense of pride amongst ODU fans. At least we made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament...how often does that happen?

And hey, at least Kansas lost :)

CALLING ALL DJs at ODU!!!

2010-03-19T15:34:00.001-07:00

CALLING ALL DJs at ODU!!!

Do you know how to spin, scratch, scribble and mix?

WODU is looking for DJs to join our team. Those chosen will not only be a part of ODU's Radio Station but will DJ and do events such as activity hours, parties, socials, etc.

Come out and show us what you got! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT---turntables, laptop, programs, wires, cords...etc.

**THIS IS NOT AN INTEREST MEETING FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DJ OR FOR THE DJ WORKSHOP---that event will come soon

Contact Margie Marg for more info./questions
mnguy013@odu.edu

Click Here to Join our Facebook Event!

SWL & WODU Radio Presents - Spring Splash!!!

2010-03-17T19:24:00.001-07:00

DJ Jay-May will be in the building with special Z-104 Host!!!

FREE GIVEAWAYS!!!

HULA LESSONS!!!

GAMES!!!

Get those bodies ready over Spring Break and come out and enjoy a fun night!!!

FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!!

**Please leave ALL DRAMA at home and act like the mature adults that we all are**

SWL will be the FIRST student organization to have a pool party, so this will be EPIC!!!

***ODU ID REQUIRED***

Click Here to Join our Facebook Event!

Tiger Woods Returns to Golf

2010-03-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

MONARCHS HEAD TO NEW ORLEANS TO FACE NOTRE DAME IN 1ST ROUND OF NCAA TOURNAMENT

2010-03-15T11:08:00.000-07:00

ODU Fans filled up the Webb Center on Sunday night anxiously awaiting the news of where the Monarchs will play their first game of the NCAA Tournament.

It was announced that on Thursday ODU will be headed to New Orleans to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first round of NCAA action.

ODU was awarded an 11 seed, while Notre Dame was awarded a 6 seed. While the Monarchs are the underdogs in this game, it is not completely out of the question that they will upset the Fighting Irish, just like they did with Georgetown in December.

Many ODU students are already taking advantage of this rare opportunity and are planning road trips to cheer on the Monarchs in N'awlins. The game will tip off at 12:25 PM on Thursday.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my team will pull through and advance to the next round!!!

T-bone Out

ODU SECURE A SPOT IN THE NCAA TOURNEY

2010-03-15T10:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry I'm a little late with this...my mind has been in Spring Break mode this last week. Still trying to catch up on all the newsworthy events that happened during the break.

CONGRATS TO THE ODU MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR WINNING THEIR RESPECTIVE TOURNAMENTS AND SECURING A BID IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT!!!

There were hugs and high fives all around as players coaches and fans mingled at halfcourt after the win, celebrating the completion of a year-long goal, the Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship!!!

Last Monday night at the Richmond Coliseum, they held their own against the Tribe, beating William and Mary 60-53.

Here is a recap video of the ODU, William & Mary game courtesy of WAVY.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpQp0x8wPhY

Kidz in the Halls "Take Over The World" Debuts on ESPNU

2010-03-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

ESPNU debuts the Kidz new single with Just Blaze and Colin Munroe and Double-O calls in to talk about the album.

INTERVIEW with the CROWD CONTROL TOUR March 6, 2010 @ 2:30p!

2010-03-05T17:45:00.000-08:00

ON MARCH 6, 2010 @ 2:30p Kidz in the Hall, Donnis, 88 Keys, & Izza Kizza will be interviewed @WODURADIO hosted by Baby Monsters!

Lil Wayne's Sentencing Postponed due to Court House Fire!

2010-03-02T11:50:00.000-08:00

Lil Wayne's Sentencing Postponed due to Court House Fire!

Monarchs "Slam The Rams" To Capture CAA Title!!!

2010-03-01T08:52:00.000-08:00

This past weekend proved that ODU Basketball is on FIRE!!! Both men's and women's basketball teams managed to beat their rivals, the VCU Rams, and win the CAA Title!!! Way to go Monarchs!!! This makes them the top seed for this weekend's Colonial Athletic Association Tournament in Richmond, Virginia.

Massive 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Ravages Chile, 214 Dead

2010-02-27T14:30:00.000-08:00

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century battered Chile on Saturday, killing at least 214 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Hawaii and Russia.

Buildings caught fire, bridges collapsed and debris blocked streets across swathes of central Chile, but the initial death toll was relatively low from a quake packing many times more power than the one that devastated Haiti last month.

A 15-storey building collapsed in Concepcion, the closest major city to the epicentre, and overturned cars lay scattered below a fallen overpass in the capital Santiago. Telephone and power lines went down, making it difficult to assess the full extent of the damage and loss of life.

The government said at least 214 people were killed in the 8.8-magnitude quake, which struck at 3:34 a.m. sending people rushing from their beds and onto the streets in fear, hugging each other and crying.

"It came in waves and lasted so long. Three minutes is an eternity. We kept worrying that it was getting stronger, like a terrifying Hollywood movie," said Santiago housewife Dolores Cuevas.

One emergency official said the number of deaths was unlikely to increase dramatically, and a U.S. Geological Survey researcher attributed the low toll to Chile's solid building standards.

But it was the fifth-largest earthquake since 1900 and dealt a blow to the economy and infrastructure of the world's No. 1 copper producer and one of Latin America's most developed and stable countries.

"This will be a major blow to the country's infrastructure; there has been major damage to roads, airports, which are now suspended, ports and also in housing," Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera said.

The quake halted operations at two oil refineries and two major copper mines and the government said an estimated half a million homes were severly damaged.

President Michelle Bachelet said a huge wave hit the Juan Fernandez islands, an archipelago where Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk was marooned in the 18th century, inspiring the novel Robinson Crusoe.

"There was a series of waves that got bigger and bigger, which gave people time to save themselves," pilot Fernando Avaria told TVN television by telephone from the main island. Three people were killed and four missing there, he said.

Tsunami warnings were posted around the Pacific, including the U.S. state of Hawaii, Japan and Russia. The U.S. Navy said it was pulling six ships out of Hawaii's Pearl Harbor ahead of the tsunami, which was expected to hit the island at heights of up to 8 feet (2.4 meters).

Unusually big waves battered Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, where residents were moved to higher ground as a precaution.

Bachelet said residents were evacuated from coastal areas of Chile's remote Easter Island, a popular tourist destination in the Pacific famous for its towering Moai stone statues.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake struck 70 miles (115 km) northeast of Concepcion at a depth of 22 miles (35 km).

An earthquake of magnitude 8 or over can cause "tremendous damage," the USGS says. The January 12 quake that devastated Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince and killed well over 200,000 people was measured as magnitude 7.0.

Our New Camera!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-02-25T12:14:00.000-08:00

We FINALLY got the new camera in!!!! It's a top-notch HD & Color camera. I can pretty much speak on behalf of all of WODU when we're excited to have it. PEEP DIS.

OFFICIAL BLACK EYED PEAS CONCERT REVIEW

2010-02-24T22:30:00.000-08:00

On Monday night, the three time Grammy-award winning Black Eyed Peas took the stage at Hampton Coliseum. Special guests included up-and-coming "party electro-hop" group LMFAO and rap sensation Ludacris. If I had to describe the show in one word it would be AMAZING. Easily one of the BEST concerts I've ever been to. From start to finish, the energetic atmosphere in that arena made it feel like it was a Saturday night instead of a cold, dreary Monday night.

LMFAO took the stage around 7:30 PM. Their set was short but sweet. They did 5 songs from their 2009 EP Party Rock, which included their hits "I'm in Miami, Bitch", "La La La" and their latest single with Lil Jon entitled "Shots". I'm willing to bet that quite a few attendants didn't even know who LMFAO were, but that didn't matter. Their energetic performance, which had a lot of dancing and crowd participation, got everyone HYPED. Since the Hampton Coliseum was burning up, and people were working up a sweat with all that dancing, LMFAO threw out what looked to be complimentary washcloths.  In typical LMFAO fashion, each member wore loud neon clothes that clashed and shirts that promoted their songs. Tonight, a shirt that had "I'm in Miami, Bitch" on it was worn. The song that got the crowd pumped up the most was definitely "Shots". I thought it was really cool how the screens had the lyrics to their songs that people could sing along. The integration of awesome lighting, crazy dancing, and a stellar DJ made for a great opening to the concert. Here's a montage of the LMFAO set.

Up next to take the stage was LUDA. When he took the stage EVERYONE rose to their feet and screamed. He started off his set with an appropriate concert starter "Stand Up". After that, he introduced the next song by talking about how he represents the "Dirty South". He said "I went from ATL to Hampton VA" which had everyone going nuts. It made for a great transition into "Southern Hospitality". After that he performed "Area Codes".  As an intro to the song,  Luda talked how beautiful the women from the 757 are. You can imagine the ladies went C-R-A-Z-Y! During the actual song, he had the crowd shout "hoes" over and over, since the song's famous line is "I've got different hoes in different area codes". Speaking of hoes, the next song he performed was "You's a Ho". That had the crowd getting HYPE as they chanted along "You's a Ho...You's a Ho...You's a Ho...I said that You's a Ho". Other songs that he performed included his 2005 hit "Pimpin All Over the World", "Act a Fool" and "Shake Your Money Maker". The crowd went ape$&*# over Luda's throwback "What's Your Fantasy". Even the 13 year olds with their parents sitting in front of me were singing along. Anybody else find it disturbing that they were chanting "Backseat...windows up...that's the way we like to.." yeah ya'll know the rest. I'm sure their parents LOVED that haha. The song that got the crowd going the most was Luda's latest hit "How Low". I thought he was going to end with that song, but he came back for an encore with "Move Bitch". Perfect ending to a perfect set.

What was unexpected was that he covered Usher's smash "Yeah!". He worked it out though. That was the one song that had everyone singing along...from the youngest kids to the oldest granny's (and yes I did see a couple senior citizens in the audience). I'm sure they loved all of Luda's profanity and the scantily clad dancers gyrating on stage LOL. That was one drawback to the concert. There were quite a few children in the audience. Luda's set was definitely inappropriate for them. Then again, it is Ludacris, what else do you expect?   I was hoping that his 45 minute set would last longer. There are so many great Luda songs it's impossible to cover them all. I was hoping to hear "What Them Girls Like", "Get Back" and how can you have a Luda concert WITHOUT "Rollout"?! Here's a montage of the Luda set that I found on YouTube just in case you missed the show...

After a long intermission that seemed like it took FOREVER (ok, maybe 20 minutes) the Black Eyed Peas took the stage. Let me just say this...the opening was EPIC. Under a plethora of lights, dramatic music, and smoke, each member of the BEP dramatically took the stage one-by-one. This is one of those things that you have to see. As I predicted, they started the set with "Let's Get It Started". Here's the epic opening...

After "Let's Get It Started" they performed another song from their smash The E.N.D. From what I hear, it's going to be their next single. So excited about that, this song is definitely one of my favorites from the album. That honor went to..."Rock Your Body". I loved the robots that came out and danced on stage.

Another E.N.D. smash, "Meet Me Halfway", followed that.  What was most epic about that song's performance was the fact that Will.I.Am was hanging on a string. When he did his verse he flew from one end of the stage to the other. You can see that here...

Who knew Will.I.Am had piano skills? He played "Alive" on the piano. That was pretty tight. It was cute how Fergie and Will played it up like he was singing that song to her. Then Fergie said "You say I make you feel alive Will.I.Am. Phunk is nothing is action is action. And I'll tell you one thing, you WON'T phunk with my heart!" Awesome transition to lead into "Don't Phunk With My Heart".

Will.I.Am had a solo freestyle where he would rap about messages that were scrolled on the screen that the audience texted in. He definitely proves that he has emcee skills. Why his solo album wasn't more successful is beyond me.

The next two songs were the smash hits "Imma Be" and "My Humps". Those had the crowd going WILD.

Up next each member of the Black Eyed Peas had their own individual solos. I thought that was great because so many people focus on just Fergie. It gave each member their own moment to shine. Apl D came first. To pay homage to his Filipino heritage, he did a freestyle rap to the hit "Calabria" and other Asian inspired beats. The next solo was even hotter. Taboo did his thing on a flying motorcycle. Yes I said that right...a flying motorcycle. While he is probably the least known Black Eyed Peas member, that definitely garnered attention and gave him great exposure.

Of course the next solo was Fergie. To my surprise she performed some solo material. Her solo set consisted of "Fergalicious", "Glamorous" and "Big Girls Don't Cry". I was shocked and bummed that Luda didn't come out to rap his part in "Glamorous". "Big Girls Don't Cry" was definitely a surreal moment in the concert. Before breaking into that song, Fergie showed a vulnerable moment when she said that she hears people talking crap about her all the time, which had the crowd booing that and people yelling "We love you Fergie"! She gave a sincere thanks to the fans which had the crowd erupt in even louder screams. It was such a cliche concert moment, but still awesome hearing everyone singing along with their lighters.

Next was the hottest solo set of the night. Will.I.Am came out and did a DJ set. Instead of writing about it, I'm just gonna show ya'll the video so you can see for yourselves how HOT it was. WOW.

What followed the DJ set was not one of my fave BEP songs. "Now Generation" was performed. I guess to keep with the futuristic theme of their show and appeal to the younger demographic. Perhaps another song could have taken its place...like one of their older hits like "Hey Mama" or "Shut Up". I missed not hearing their older stuff during the show. But I digress.

Speaking of older songs, "Pump It" was performed next. It featured their guitar player playing the "Misirlou" riff (you know the theme from Pulp Fiction?).

The BEPs first break-out hit "Where is the Love?" followed that. It would have been nice to have mention the military since it is so prevalent here. Anyway, it was pretty awesome. I loved the fact that after they performed the song, they instructed the audience to have their lighters/cell phones shining and wave their hands in the air. There was a light show all around the coliseum moving to the beat of the music. That was really neat.

The last two songs were their two 2009 smashes. "Boom Boom Pow" really had the crowd pumped. The last song of the night was...you can imagine..."I Gotta Feeling" which is their biggest hit to date. The crowd went bananas and was singing along. Also, at the end confetti came up from different points in the arena and was flying everywhere. It really gave off a party atmosphere, and was an epic ending to an epic show.

"Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night" Raffle

2010-02-24T12:46:00.000-08:00

On Monday, WODU held a raffle to win tickets to the Black Eyed Peas/Ludacris/LMFAO concert at the Hampton Coliseum that night. Each participant paid $5 for a raffle ticket. The proceeds went to Cancer. I am proud to announce that the winner of the "Tonight's Gonna Be a Good Night" Raffle was CAMERON AKA "DA CELLOKID" CLOMAN!!!

CONGRATS!!! He became a proud owner of TWO 4TH ROW TICKETS!! From what I hear he had a blast at the show. I wonder who was his chosen lucky guest. Possibly a FEMALE? Hmmm for now he's keeping that on the low LOL.

WODU Raffle for Black Eyed Peas Concert

2010-02-19T16:48:00.000-08:00

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Tiger Woods Apologizes For Cheating At Press Conference Today [Video]

2010-02-19T12:04:00.000-08:00

PGA Golfer Tiger Woods, spoke on 2/19 about his marital infidelity and apologized publicly. He emphasized that his wife Elin did NOT hit him at any time. Tiger Woods' wife Elin was not present at his recently concluded press conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be & Rock That Body [Music Videos]

2010-02-17T00:22:00.001-08:00

New Black Eyed Peas Music Videos... Check it out!

Luge accident leaves Nodar Kumaritashvili dead

2010-02-15T14:17:00.000-08:00

Nodar Kumaritashvili, a Georgian luge slider competing at the Vancouver Olympics, died Friday after crashing during a training run and hitting a metal pole. He was 21.

At Friday night's Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, a moment of silence was observed to honor Kumaritashvili and his fellow Georgian Olympians wore black armbands in his memory. Click here for more.
According to the Vancouver Sun, Kumaritashvili was traveling at speeds greater than 90 miles per hour at the time of the crash. The luge track had been called the fastest ever, and the AP notes that concerns were raised even before the fatal crash:

Elderly VA Beach Woman Raped

2010-02-15T14:13:00.000-08:00

This is disturbing. Raping someone is bad enough...but an 80 YEAR OLD?! Guess he can't get someone his own age. What a sick individual. Here's the story...

http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Elderly-woman-raped-robbed-in-Va-Beach-home-84389462.html

3 Killed in University of Alabama Shooting

2010-02-15T10:49:00.000-08:00

Three killed in University of Alabama shooting

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Three faculty members at the University of Alabama in Huntsville were killed on Friday when a biology professor started shooting during a faculty meeting, police and university officials said.

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Three other faculty staff members were wounded in the shooting at the university's Shelby Center science and technology building.
Huntsville police and a university spokesman said the suspected shooter, a female faculty member, was arrested, and a man was also detained.
Another university official, who asked not to be named, told Reuters the female suspect arrested was Dr. Amy Bishop, a Harvard University-trained biology professor.
The Huntsville Times published a photograph of the blond-haired suspect, dressed in blue jeans and a gray jersey, being led to a police car by an armed policewoman.
CNN's Alabama affiliate said the suspect had been told before the shooting that she was being denied tenure.
"There was a shooting at the University of Alabama at Huntsville between 4:05 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. There are three fatalities and three critical injuries and the suspect is in custody. The campus is in lockdown. We are working to save these lives," Trent Willis, chief of staff and communications for the City of Huntsville, told Reuters.
Huntsville police said all of the dead were faculty members.
"I heard three shots and screaming," Melanie Gates, an engineering student at the campus, told Reuters.
She was near the exit of the Shelby Center when the shootings happened and she said the sound of the shots appeared to come from the third floor, where the faculty meeting was taking place.
There have been a number of deadly school shootings in the United States in recent years, including a rampage at Virginia Tech University in 2007 when a student killed 33 people, including himself.

We Are The World 25 For Haiti - Official Video

2010-02-13T02:08:00.000-08:00

This Video Unites Music's Biggest Names Wyclef Jean, RedOne and Quincy Jones which gives the 25-year-old charity song a new feel.

Soul Music Summit in ATL

2010-02-11T09:21:00.000-08:00

The 5th Annual International Soul Music Summit Announced for 2010

Soul Culture, Lifestyle and Networking expands to coincide with Peachtree Village International Film Festival August 19th to 22nd in Atlanta, GA

February 8, 2010

Atlanta, GA

The 5th Annual International Soul Music Summit was announced today for 2010. The Soul Summit or ISMS as it has become known, is the largest music conference in the world dedicated to the Independent Soul genre with an emphasis on culture, lifestyle and business networking. For details visit www.soulmusicsummit.net.

The 2010 International Soul Music Summit moves to the Hyatt Regency, Atlanta Aug 19th to 22nd and will be held in conjunction with the Peachtree Village International Film festival expanding the business networking opportunities for participants. Registrants for ISMS will be able to participate in PVIFF workshops providing direct contact with film and TV business leaders creating opportunities for original collaborations and music licensing. The 2009 PVIFF featured Malcolm Lee - Director, Roger Bobb - Executive Producer Tyler Perry Productions and Spike Lee Protégé, Jeff Byrd.

“We are very excited about our strategic alliance this year with the Peachtree Village International Film Festival.” said Terry Bello, ISMS Executive Producer and Creator. “We are confident that through this collaboration Soul Summit participants will develop strategic creative relationships that will impact the overall commercial viability for Soul Music, bringing a new level of awareness and attention to this community of artists who regularly lack this level of access.”

The International Soul Music Summit began in 2006 as The Soul Summit under the direction of veteran Radio Programmer/host Terry Bello with a volunteer staff and 500 participants. Popularity and attendance has grown 50% annually to serve over 2500 in 2009. ISMS provides high-impact panels and workshops with mainstream, emerging and independent soul artist, retailers, tastemakers, executives and consumers. With global influence, past sponsor participants have included The Recording Academy, SoundExchange, HBO, The BBC, and The US Census Bureau.

Conceived as a globally influenced, urban focused music forum to showcase new and emerging Neo-Soul artists and discuss trends in Soul Music, the first conference was launched in only four weeks proving an existence of a pent up demand for a conference of this kind. . The marketplace had just begun to notice the shift of artists from Major record labels to Independent operations. Remaining an industry leader on this issue, ISMS has continued to be a platform to introduce artists to emerging methods and technologies that allow Independent artists to promote and market their music.

The edge on new marketing tactics and forward thinking concepts has drawn a wide variety of artists in various stages of their careers to the ISMS. One supporter since its inception, and 2009 ISMS Conference Headliner, Eric Roberson – universally acknowledged as the most successful Indie Soul artist in the USA - was nominated for a Grammy® Award in the Best Urban Alternative Performance category this past year. Other past participants who are Grammy® Award Nominees or Winners include Raphael Saadiq, Dionne Farris, The Tony Rich Project, Ann Nesby, Calvin Richardson, Van Hunt, Vikter Duplaix, Foreign Exchange, Wayna, Anthony David and Jaguar Wright whose obscure debut album, Denials, Delusions and Decisions (2002) was crowned best CD of the Decade by Associated Press.

About ISMS Founder Terry Bello

Terry Bello, Executive Producer and Creator of the International Soul Music Summit is a veteran Radio Programmer and Host. He is the 2006 Billboard Music Director of the Year and the Executive Producer and Host of the syndicated radio show The Soul Lounge. A graduate of NYU in Mass Communications and a JD from Emory Law School (1996), Bello is an entrepreneur who creates value in the music community.

“Soul Music is a true labor of Love, but being “Broke is not Sexy.” If doesn’t make dollars, then it doesn’t make cents. Stop the dividing and conquering and handle your Biz!” – Terry Bello

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

2010-02-08T18:56:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday was the official ribbon cutting ceremony at OSAL. Other student activity groups followed suit, including yours truly. Here are a few pics from that ceremony.

And some from the open house...just in case ya missed it :)

VCU vs. ODU...The Rivalry Continues...

2010-02-08T18:26:00.000-08:00

Despite the 10 inch snowfall that hit Richmond over the weekend, fans still made a point to load up the 4 wheel drive vehicles and brave the snowy conditions all the way down to the Siegel Center in order to see THE Basketball game of the season. Nothing will stop em...the game still was SOLD OUT. The ODU Monarchs took on the VCU Rams on Saturday. It was back and forth throughout most of the game, but in the last half, the Monarchs just couldn't seem to get it together. The Rams broke their 8 game winning streak by beating the Monarchs in a disappointing score of 70-58.

That makes the Monarchs record 18-7. Not too shabby if I do say so myself :)

The Monarchs will continue to be on the road as they face JMU on Wednesday night. For those that can't make the road trip up to Harrisonburg...which I'm guessing is the vast majority of Monarch fans...the game will be televised on WSKY 4 at 7:00 PM. Score!

-Tbone-

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!

2010-02-08T18:01:00.000-08:00

It's official...The Saints ain't the "Aint's" No More. The New Orleans Saints won its FIRST EVER Super Bowl title last night against the Indianapolis Colts. It's so heartwarming that the Saints won...not only because of the fact that they were the "underdogs", but also because that the city itself has been through so much. With Katrina ravaging the city 4 years ago, Americans wondered if New Orleans would ever bounce back. Last night proved that New Orleans is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER.

After a slow 1st quarter start of being scoreless, the Saints came back with a vengeance during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter. When everything was all said and done, The Saints ended up "galloping" all over the Colts with a final score of 31-17. Drew Brees led the team to a well deserved victory, while also picking up the MVP award. WHO DAT.

A Super Bowl blog would not be complete without the world-famous Super Bowl commercials. I must admit that's the main reason I watched the game. This year did not disappoint...there were some hilarious ads. My personal favorite of the night were the Doritos ads.

Here's the one where the little boy slaps the guy...

"Keep your hands off my mama, keep your hands off my Doritos" LOL.

This one deserves an honorable mention. This is the ad about the E-Trade babies. Milk-a-WHAT?

Now how bout that halftime show. Ever since the "Nipplegate" scandal 6 years ago, the NFL has played it safe and had performances by classic rock artists that would appeal to the older viewers. The Who are indeed rock legends, with awesome songs, but Daltrey sounded a bit gruff. However, you have to take into account that Roger Daltrey is 65 years old. They sounded alright despite the fact that they are past their prime. They did a whole slew of their greatest hits, from "Behind Blue Eyes", "Pinball Wizard", "Who Are You", "Won't Get Fooled Again" and my personal favorite "Baby O'Riley". The lights show was pretty awesome. I think that the NFL should get somebody more relevant though, to appeal to all viewers...like the Black Eyed Peas or something.

All in all, it was a good Super Bowl. Hopefully next year my dream will come true and the Dolphins will make it. Haha. Like that's really gonna happen!

Keep it classy,
Tbone

Sayonara Snow...Hello Rain!

2010-02-05T09:52:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, the 757 experienced a snowstorm of epic proportions for this area. Everyone and their mama was rushing out to the nearest Farm Fresh to stock up on necessities to brave the storm...food, flashlights, water and lots and lots of beer :) The actual storm consisting of heavy snow and howling wind gusts caused everyone to be trapped inside their apartment/dorm/house/box pretty much all weekend. When everything was all said and done, snow totals reached an amount that has not been seen in this area since 1989! Norfolk received between 7-8 inches of snow, Chesapeake saw anywhere from 6-7 inches, and Virginia Beach got slammed with a whopping 9 inches! What did ODU students do to pass the time? Why, they had snowball fights of course! Several snow ball fights broke out in front of Webb Center. One particular snow ball fight had as many as 300 students participating! I did manage to get a video of a smaller snowball war going on that particular day, courtesy of Jenny de Jaager.

I feel like I live in Seattle with all this rain we've been getting. This weekend is calling for even more rain! Right now meteorologists are forecasting between 1-3 inches. There is a huge possibility that some snow will be mixed in. Will we get even more snow? Exactly how much? Only time will tell...

T-Bone Out

GRAMMY RECAP

2010-02-02T11:39:00.000-08:00

Anybody catch the Grammy's this year? Nothing short of awesome. Even though I eat sleep and breathe music, I must admit I've missed out the last couple of years. However, I couldn't miss it this year simply because 2009 has been such an awesome year for music. Apparently I wasn't the only one who thought so. The Grammy's was definitely a ratings-winner in its time slot. The show had the highest ratings since 2004 with 25.8 million viewers. 2009 has been all about the successful comeback of pop/dance music, and the excessive use of Auto-Tune. Love it or hate it you couldn't escape it. Even artists that you normally wouldn't even dream would use it (Chris Cornell anybody?) hopped on the Auto-Tune bandwagon.

When thinking about the one artist that has defined 2009 two words come to mind...LADY GAGA. With a whopping FIVE #1 singles, it seemed like she was everywhere this year. She may have some bizarre performances decked out in bizarre fashion, but that just makes her so damn entertaining. Her duet with Elton John was AWESOME. I absolutely loved their rendition of Elton John's smash "Your Song". Not to mention, I also LOVE the fact that they were wearing matching shades. And who knew she could actually play piano?

The females definitely dominated the Grammy's this year. Beyonce picked up a record 6 Grammy's (Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Contemporary R&B Album). I have a new found respect for her after what she did at the VMA's with Taylor Swift. Very classy move. She looked fantastic tonight and had an awesome performance. She started off her performance with her hit ballad "If I Were a Boy", then definitely proved that she could rock out with her rendition of Alanis Morisette's 1995 smash hit "You Oughta Know".

The other female success story of the night was country-pop breakout artist Taylor Swift. She picked up 4 Grammy's including Album of the Year for Fearless (which happened to be the biggest selling album of 2009), Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Song for "White Horse", and Best Country Album. Is it just me or did Taylor's singing sound a bit...off? I wasn't really feeling the duet with the legendary Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac fame. "You Belong With Me" seemed a bit juvenile for Stevie. However, you gotta give her props for accomplishing so much at only 20 years old.

Speaking of country music, I'm so glad that the Zac Brown Band won the Best New Artist Award. Whether you like country music or not, you can't deny that they have talent. They've got that whole Jimmy Buffett jam band vibe down. Their performance was pretty cool. They did a patriotic tribute by singing "America the Beautiful" then launched into their smash hit "Chicken Fried" (one of my favorite songs of the past summer). I must admit that I was a bit surprised that they actually won. I thought that honor was going to go to Keri Hilson.

Young Money still dominated 2009. Drake blew up out of nowhere. The ex-Degrassi star followed in his mentor Lil Wayne's footsteps and dominated the hip-hop charts. Here is LiL Jimmy Brooks from his Degrassi days waaaay back in 2001

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Eminem had a successful comeback with Relapse. Him, Drake, and Lil Wayne performed their hit single "Forever" MINUS Kanye. After the stunt he pulled with Taylor Swift at the VMA's, I think it's safe to say that he is officially BANNED from attending any award shows...for now. Despite the fact that half the words were bleeped out, it was a high-energy solid performance.

Moving on to rock, it was a pretty big night for that genre. Kings of Leon had a well-deserved successful 2009. After struggling for nearly 10 years, they've FINALLY crossed over to mainstream audiences. If you haven't listened to their breakout album Only By the Night, I highly recommend it. Definitely one of the best albums of 2008-2009. While "Sex on Fire" got some airplay, it wasn't until "Use Somebody" that people really took notice to the epicness that is Kings of Leon. Apparently, the Grammy committee agreed since they won the award for Best Rock Song and Record of the Year for "Use Somebody", and Best Rock Performance.

Another rock band that had a somewhat successful 2009 was Green Day. Although their album 21st Century Breakdown couldn't match the same success as their comeback smash that was 2004's American Idiot, it still picked up the award for Best Rock Album. I loved their performance of "21 Guns" with the American Idiot Broadway cast (Green Day...having a Broadway musical...WHAT?!). I actually thought it was better than the original. You can check out that performance here...

Alright, I love Dave Matthews and all, but someone should seriously tell him to STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS. While I'm not expecting him to be another Michael Jackson, that white boy dance was just a bit too much. Here is a glimpse of his spaztastic performance...

Speaking of Michael Jackson, what a touching tribute. After his premature death back in June, the Grammy's had to do it big to honor his life. It was nice to have his children speak on his behalf when he won his posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award. They handled it really well...I don't even know if I could do what they did. Also I have to mention the performance with powerhouse divas Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, and R&B stars Usher and the legendary Smokey Robinson. WOW. I gotta admit I was tearing up.

Another touching moment of the show was the performance dedicated to the victims of the devastating Haiti earthquake. Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli harmonized well together. What beautiful voices. Did you also know that Andrea Bocelli is blind? That makes him even more incredible. Here's the performance. If you like what you hear, you can download this on iTunes and the proceeds will go towards helping the Haiti victims. There ya go...that can be your good deed for the day...

Alright, I've already written a book and a half. I gotta wrap this up, otherwise I'd be here all day blogging about the Grammy's. For a complete list of winners, you can hightail it to http://www.grammy.com for your 2010 Grammy fixation.

This has been a Grammy recap and you've just been T-boned. PEACE OUT!

Music News by Da'Poet Eris

2009-11-18T15:56:00.000-08:00

WODU MUSIC NEWS!

ROCK NEWS

VELVET REVOLVER REUNITE?

While there are plenty of famed rock bandshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif reuniting for big ticket concert tours, members of the Velvet Undergroundhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif will reunite for the New York Public Library.

Maureen Tucker and Doug Yule will join journalist David Fricke for a rare joint public appearance together on December 8 as part of the LIVE from the NYPL series where they'll discuss their history, music and legacy.

According to the events website All LIVE from the NYPL events are general admission. $25 general admission and $15 library donors, students and seniors with valid identification

PEARL JAM IGNITES!

Pearl Jam's TV Eyes Pearl Jam closed out last month's Austin City Limits Festival with a mindblowing performance, and beforehand they did a taping for the long-running ACL television show for 320 lucky fans, with the aid of a string quartet and one Mr. Ben Harper.

“I sometimes wonder how many more ‘firsts’ can there be, but I never dreamed I’d see the day that Pearl Jam would appear on the ACL stage, especially considering they seldom do TV,” said Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona. “This will go down as one of our all-time classic shows, and one of the best Pearl Jam performances ever captured. There are some musical and emotional highs that gave me goose bumps.”

Pearl Jam on ACL setlist: Just Breathe, The End, The Fixer, Johnny Guitar, Amongst The Waves, Unthought Unknown, Army Reserve, Do The Evolution, Lukin, Red Mosquito (with Ben Harper), Inside Job, Porch.

You can find a clip of this performance on antiquiet.com

R&B / POP NEWS

WHITNEY HOUSTON ON DANCING WITH THE STARS

Whitney Houston will not only play Sunday's American Music Awards, the "Million Dollar Bill" diva will also perform on ABC's hit reality competition 'Dancing With The Stars' next week.

Set to close out the season, which recently named three finalists, including "Free" singer Mya, Houston will perform Tuesday, November 24.

As previously reported, Houston is also set to receive the AMA International Artist Award, an acclimation given to only eight other acts, including Michael Jackson, at Sunday's 37th Annual American Music Awards.

Houston joins Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys and more, who also take part in Sunday's celebration of music.

IT'S A J-LO SIGHTING!

Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez is ready to return to the music scene after a nearly three year break.

Set to release a new album early 2010, Lopez says the effort, contrary to rumors, has little to do with the father of her twins and husband Marc Anthonyhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif, but admits the title is "Love ?".

Speaking with DJ Skee of 102.7 FM this week, Lopez confirmed the title ("Love ?") of the album and dismissed rumors of trouble in her love life.

"It's no so much about my marriage as it is about my experiences," said Lopez. "When they hear the album they're going to know that it's about a lot of different things. I've always sung about love. Throughout my career it's been a big topic for me, but this was something I felt needed to go a lot deeper".

Not abandoning the success she's had with records like "I'm Real," "Glad," and "Get Right," Lopez says "Love ?" is full of uptempo records.

"I think it's consistent with everything I've always done. There's a little bit of urban, a little bit of pop and there's a little bit of dance.... a lot of uptempo."

"Love ?" is due for release early 2010.

In related news, Lopez will perform at Sunday's American Music Awards.

HIP HOP NEWS

T.I. SET TO GET MARRIED

While T.I. is reportedly awaiting an official release date after serving over five months in prison, his longtime girlfriend and former Xscape member Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle is making wedding plans.

Speaking with XXL this month, Tiny says a "fairy-tale" wedding is being planned for sometime in 2010, when TI is released.

"Sometime [next] year, but we can't really give a date yet because we have to find out exactly when Tip is coming home," said Tiny. "We'll have to just plan around that, but I envision a fairy-tale wedding."

Since T.I.'s incarceration Tiny has kept busy with their children as well as entrepreneurial ventures and the BET reality show 'Tiny & Toya'.

T.I. was ordered to serve a one year and a day prison sentence in March.

LIL WAYNE HAS A LIL WAYNE!

R&B singer Nivea has given birth to her first child with Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne.

According to S2S magazine, the "Don't Mess With My Man" singer delivered a baby boy over the weekend.

This are no other details regarding the child's birth.

The newborn is Nivea's fourth child. She has three children with ex-husband/producer The-Dream.

Congratulations.

WODU Radio interview with DTP artist Ruddy Currence

2009-11-15T10:23:00.000-08:00

DTP ARTIST LIL SCRAPPY WILL BE COMING TO WODU FOR A INTERVIEW/MEET & GREET!!!

2009-11-11T18:40:00.000-08:00

DTP ARTIST LIL SCRAPPY WILL BE COMING TO WODU FOR A INTERVIEW/MEET & GREET!!!

WHO: LIL SCRAPPY

WHEN: NOVEMBER 13TH, 2009

WHERE: WODU RADIO STUDIOS (2102 WEBB CENTER @ ODU)

TIME: 4:00PM

Make sure you tell all your friends to come on by! Da Poet Eris will interviewing and Scrappy will also be doing a Meet & Greet / Autographing Signing for all of his fans.

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Tragedy at Ft. Hood....12 DEAD, 31 WOUNDED

2009-11-05T20:33:00.000-08:00

This is just sad...my condolences go out to anyone involved with the mass shooting that occurred at Ft. Hood Texas today.

For more information, click here:

http://news.aol.com/article/soldiers-open-fire-at-fort-hood-in/755134

-Tbone-

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2009-10-23T14:48:00.001-07:00

WODU MUSIC NEWS by DAPOET ERIS

2009-10-22T16:07:00.000-07:00

FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22,
2009 to OCTOBER 29, 2009

ROCK NEWS

VELVET REVOLVER REUNITE?

While there are plenty of famed rock bands reuniting for big ticket concert tours, members of the Velvet Underground will reunite for the New York Public Library.

Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker and Doug Yule will join journalist David Fricke for a rare joint public appearance together on December 8 as part of the LIVE from the NYPL series where they'll discuss their history, music and legacy.

According to the events website All LIVE from the NYPL events are general admission. $25 general admission and $15 library donors, students and seniors with valid identification

PEARL JAM IGNITES!

Pearl Jam's TV Eyes Pearl Jam closed out last month's Austin City Limits Festival with a mindblowing performance, and beforehand they did a taping for the long-running ACL television show for 320 lucky fans, with the aid of a string quartet and one Mr. Ben Harper.

“I sometimes wonder how many more ‘firsts’ can there be, but I never dreamed I’d see the day that Pearl Jam would appear on the ACL stage, especially considering they seldom do TV,” said Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona. “This will go down as one of our all-time classic shows, and one of the best Pearl Jam performances ever captured. There are some musical and emotional highs that gave me goose bumps.”
Pearl Jam on ACL setlist: Just Breathe, The End, The Fixer, Johnny Guitar, Amongst The Waves, Unthought Unknown, Army Reserve, Do The Evolution, Lukin, Red Mosquito (with Ben Harper), Inside Job, Porch.
You can find a clip of this performance on antiquiet.com

DJ COMMENT

METALLICA WANTS TO LOCATE FAN

(antiMusic) Metallica issued a statement on Tuesday asking for help in locating a missing fan. Here is what they had to say: We are deeply concerned about the disappearance of 20 year old Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, who was last seen while attending our concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, on Saturday night.

Morgan has blonde hair and blue eyes, is 5'6", 120 lbs., and was wearing a black "Pantera" T-shirt, black skirt, and black boots. She was not carrying I.D. or a cell phone. Morgan was separated from her friends shortly before 9pm at the venue. Police have been searching the area since Monday.

We encourage anyone who has any information regarding Morgan's disappearance to please come forward. Additionally, if you or anyone you know shot video footage or took photos of the concert or audience, please check to see if there is anyone in your photos who might resemble Morgan. Please contact the Virginia State Police at (434) 352-3425 or the UVA Police at (434) 924-7166 or police@virginia.edu. if you have any information.

Our thoughts are with Morgan and her family for her safe return

WHITNEY HOUSTON ON DANCING WITH THE STARS

Whitney Houston will not only play Sunday's American Music Awards, the "Million Dollar Bill" diva will also perform on ABC's hit reality competition 'Dancing With The Stars' next week.

Set to close out the season, which recently named three finalists, including "Free" singer Mya, Houston will perform Tuesday, November 24.

As previously reported, Houston is also set to receive the AMA International Artist Award, an acclimation given to only eight other acts, including Michael Jackson, at Sunday's 37th Annual American Music Awards.

Houston joins Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys and more, who also take part in Sunday's celebration of music.

IT'S A J-LO SIGHTING!

Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez is ready to return to the music scene after a nearly three year break.

Set to release a new album early 2010, Lopez says the effort, contrary to rumors, has little to do with the father of her twins and husband Marc Anthony, but admits the title is "Love ?".

Speaking with DJ Skee of 102.7 FM this week, Lopez confirmed the title ("Love ?") of the album and dismissed rumors of trouble in her love life.

"It's no so much about my marriage as it is about my experiences," said Lopez. "When they hear the album they're going to know that it's about a lot of different things. I've always sung about love. Throughout my career it's been a big topic for me, but this was something I felt needed to go a lot deeper".

Not abandoning the success she's had with records like "I'm Real," "Glad," and "Get Right," Lopez says "Love ?" is full of uptempo records.

"I think it's consistent with everything I've always done. There's a little bit of urban, a little bit of pop and there's a little bit of dance.... a lot of uptempo."

"Love ?" is due for release early 2010.

In related news, Lopez will perform at Sunday's American Music Awards.

HIP HOP NEWS

T.I. SET TO GET MARRIED

While T.I. is reportedly awaiting an official release date after serving over five months in prison, his longtime girlfriend and former Xscape member Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle is making wedding plans.

Speaking with XXL this month, Tiny says a "fairy-tale" wedding is being planned for sometime in 2010, when TI is released.

"Sometime [next] year, but we can't really give a date yet because we have to find out exactly when Tip is coming home," said Tiny. "We'll have to just plan around that, but I envision a fairy-tale wedding."

Since T.I.'s incarceration Tiny has kept busy with their children as well as entrepreneurial ventures and the BET reality show 'Tiny & Toya'.

T.I. was ordered to serve a one year and a day prison sentence in March.

LIL WAYNE HAS A LIL WAYNE!

R&B singer Nivea has given birth to her first child with Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne.

According to S2S magazine, the "Don't Mess With My Man" singer delivered a baby boy over the weekend.

This are no other details regarding the child's birth.

The newborn is Nivea's fourth child. She has three children with ex-husband/producer The-Dream.

Congratulations.

* DJ COMMENT*

BREAKING NEWS by DAPOET ERIS. Little Wayne Sentenced.

2009-10-22T15:01:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK — Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to felony gun possession in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday (October 22) stemming from a July 2007 arrest following his first headlining concert in New York. The rapper will be sentenced to one year in prison as a part of his plea deal and must also give up his passport. Wayne quietly told the judge yes when asked if he understood the terms of the plea he was making.
Asked what type of gun he possessed, Wayne said, "A .40-caliber semi-automatic."
Wayne had black jeans, a gray coat, white T-shirt and blue Chucks. He was accompanied by the CEOs of his label, Cash Money Records, Bryan "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams.
The hearing began at 10:05 a.m. ET and was over in 20 minutes.

About 20 minutes after the hearing ended, Lil Wayne exited the building, covering his head with the hood of his coat. Photographers and reporters followed as court officials escorted him to his vehicle. In response to many reporters' questions, all Wayne said was, "What's up?"

Wayne will be sentenced in February 2010 and is expected to serve eight to 10 months, assuming good behavior. He must also appear in court in December for a parole update.

The incident took place in July 2007, when police pulled over Wayne's tour bus at around 11:30 p.m. on the night of his show at the New York's Beacon Theatre. They arrested the rapper for criminal possession of a weapon and another man on the bus for criminal possession of marijuana. Even before his show that night, Wayne made repeated comments from the stage about being hassled by police and threatened not to perform in New York again.

GRAND HUSTLE ENT & OZONE MAGAZINE COMING TO WODU FOR INTERVIEW/MEET & GREET!!!

2009-10-17T19:14:00.001-07:00

GRAND HUSTLE ARTIST & OZONE MAGAZINE WILL BE COMING TO WODU!!!!

WHO: BOLA

WHEN: OCTOBER 22ND, 2009

WHERE: RICHMOND ROOM (WEBB CENTER @ODU)

TIME: 8:30PM

OZONE MAGAZINE WILL BE IN THE BUILDING TAKING PICTURES FOR THEIR NEXT ISSUE!!!!!!!!!!!!

WODU_Bbass 101109_"You Touch My Heart"

2009-10-11T10:15:00.000-07:00

Straight from my Pen

2009-09-29T17:14:00.001-07:00

Straight from my Pen ~
Da'Poet Eris

So here's the latest from the NEWZ in the NEOSOUL LOUNGE:

Kanye arrived minutes before he was set to go onstage as the last act of a star-studded charity show. Besides Common, Nas, Ludacris, Mos Def, De La Soul, Heavy D, Queen Latifah, and other acts had delighted the crowd. They were all relaxing in the green room when Kanye walked in and noticed a guy eating chicken. He took offense and blurted petulantly “Why wasn’t I offered chicken? It’s NOT FAIR- you want me to perform for free – everyone is eating – WHY AM I NOT EATING!” A waiter apologized and pointed out “You didn’t ask for chicken!” Well, I’m ASKING NOW!! Other celebrities watched Kanye’s loud chicken tantrum in total shock. His girlfriend Amber Rose just stepped back and let him rant. The waiter rushed him a plate of chicken and Kanye literally took ONE bite and dumped it before he grabbed the mic and went onstage, leaving everyone shaking their heads.

~ Ok before we make Kanye a social outkast ... It's time to take some notes

It will be two years this November, since the College Dropout's mother passed away under suspicious circumstances. Since her death, Kanye had had some several moments big and small that have put him under scrutiny. The most memorable is the recent moment where he interrupted the 17-year old Taylor Swift from properly accepting her VMA.

We celebrate entertainers, they bring us joy with their music and thrill us with their movies and the like. However, it seems that the general public seems to take pleasure in seeing the stars fall instead of enjoying them at high noon. We ridiculed Michael Jackson and the talk show circuit's ratings skyrocketed over the King of Pop's fall from public grace. Yet, no one in his circle stepped forward to intervene in his self destruction. It can be reasonably argued that between Jackson's addiction and court dates he went into a state of depression which he numbed with pain killers. Yet, when he died, everyone was left void, confused, and saddened.

I don't want to make rushed comparison's between the two artists but the stress of the business, success, and Kanye's mother's death does leave one to wonder. How much drinking has Kanye been doing on and off the red carpet? Kanye has performed at many charity functions without fail and with grace and style ... yet now, his behavior is erratic and irrational.

The point is this, if fans, media, and the artist inner circle, don't start intervening instead of ridiculing ... the artists we enjoy will continue the same cycle that's been maintained since the MTV age began. Celebrate the Rise, Enjoy the Fall, and pretend you didn't make jokes on the way down. For Kanye, Last Call, won't be a song on his famed College DropOut album it could be his swan song... and that's coming Straight from My Pen.

~ Da'Poet Eris

NEWS FOR THE WEEK

2009-09-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

CAMPUS NEWS

West 34th Street became heated when four people were shot at around 12:44 a.m. on Oct. 4. Two of these victims were ODU students.
     All four survived the shooting.
     A neighbor, Clairnese Dickens, said a man got in a fi ght after being thrown out of a party.
     He then returned with a handgun, according to The Virginian-Pilot.
     Several shots were fi red, according to Dickens. First into the air, then toward the house where the party took place, and fi nally into a throng of people.
     “I’ve been here for four years, and this is the worst I’ve felt about my safety,” said senior Katrina Mullens. “But I think it’s come with more awareness of what’s happening. I have thought about it more now.”
     From Sept. 9 to Oct. 8, there have been 11 instances of either violent crime, burglary or rape at 34th Street and Colley Avenue, according to the City of Norfolk Web site. This could bring students to question the safety of the neighborhoods surrounding campus and how what they do affects their well-being.
     “I won’t go walking by myself after dark anymore,” said freshman Jennifer Steiger.
     The nearby streets being dark at night is causing concern for some students.
     “This whole area is dangerous,” said freshman Jessica Gilmore. “It needs to be better lit.”
     “During the night it’s a little scary, a little shady,” said sophomore Amanda Buckley.
     Some students showed no surprise when they found out about the shooting. They seemed to think crime in the area or anywhere is inevitable.
     “I don’t think anyone is surprised,” said Buckley. “But I don’t think anyone can do anything either.”
     “I wasn’t surprised,” said freshman Daniel Foster. “It’s going to happen anywhere.”
     “Honestly, no place is ever safe,” said freshman Davina Jones. “You can try to avoid it, but you’re never safe. Not even in your own house.”
     Knowledge of certain areas of Norfolk was something students said affected where and when they go to a party. Some students are taking into account which areas are more risky than others around ODU.
     “It’s understanding where to go and where not to go,” said junior Erica Kane. “We have the same problems as big cities, but in different proportions. You need to identify where those bad areas are.”

     “I don’t think I’ll ever go down [34th Street],” said sophomore Yolanda Villegas. “You never know what’s going to happen. If it happened once, it could happen again.”
     Certain students said they would only go to streets further from campus if they were driving. Sophomore Michael Ashton said he would only go past 42nd Street in a car.
“     As long as it’s not after twilight, I feel fi ne,” said Ashton. “After that, I’m not so sure.”
     “I don’t walk around at night,” said Buckley.
     “Even in a car, windows up, doors locked.”
     Some female students at ODU even resorted to carrying mace. Mullens said she purchased mace after she became more aware of the local violence.
     “I have mace in my purse, in case I’m ever out at night,” said sophomore Katie Moore.
     Other students said they wonder what the school’s approach will be now after what has happened.
     “It doesn’t make me question the security of the school, but I do wonder what the university’s actions are going to be,” said freshman Laura Incheck.
     The lack of security in neighboring areas has also been questioned by some students.
     “I feel [these events] are unsafe. It puts a lot of students at risk,” said junior Corey Akhindenor.
     “I think more campus security is needed.”
     “It could have been prevented,” said freshman Lashay Corprew. “They could patrol that area more.”
     Attempts to contact the Norfolk Police Department for comment did not garner a response, and the police report given by the department was a document with information blacked out.

757 NEWS

GRANBY HIGH
Homecoming is the week high school memories are supposed to be made. But today a fight involving 14 students at Granby High School made this a week to remember in a different way.

School officials say two girls got into an argument at lunch, and when the girls and their parents were walking out of the school office they got into a physical fight involving twelve other students: 2 boys, 12 girls and a parent.

Now: the teens are facing disorderly conduct charges and the parent is facing assault charges.

"We were all pushed into the lunch room .. And it was just crazy . .there was all of these things happening all at once," says Emily Taylor.

Alberta Taylor was waiting outside to pick up her daughter up from school and saw the events unfold.

"There's just violence everywhere … And at least everybody at the school was ready. I do commend the teachers. It's upsetting to come here. And see all of this and hear what happened."

Each of the suspended students will meet with school administration to determine if there will be move disciplinary actions taken.

Even though those involved in the fight have been suspended, the school has decided to cancel some homecoming events including the pep rally and the school dance because of security concerns.

WORLD NEWS

Puerto Ricans protest mass gov't layoffs

By MIKE MELIA

posted: 2 HOURS 46 MINUTES AGO

comments:

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -Thousands of demonstrators swarmed Puerto Rico's financial hub Thursday, blocking highways and setting fires in the streets of the capital to protest massive layoffs of government workers.

As a sea of people waved flags and banners, sound trucks blasted chants criticizing Gov. Luis Fortuno, who says the dismissal of more than 20,000 public employees is necessary to close a $3.2 billion deficit and pull the economy out of a three-year recession.

"This government wants to take food out of people's mouths," said Hanser Moreno, 54, who owns a restaurant in the college town of Rio Piedras. He carried a homemade sign saying, "The people deserve respect."

Labor unions, business owners and others supporting the dismissed workers converged on the Caribbean's largest shopping center, Plaza Las Americas, which closed for the day because of security concerns. In the capital's nearby banking district, hundreds of trucks honked as they rolled slowly past gleaming office towers.

Traffic was light elsewhere in the capital as unions of public and private employees answered the call for a one-day general strike. San Juan's international airport was operating as usual and hotels were not affected, said Jaime Lopez Diaz, director of Puerto Rico's tourism company.

The governor, who took office earlier this year, defended the job cuts.

"There are many difficult personal stories created by layoffs like this. However, without these layoffs the government would face future deficits that would affect thousands more workers, inside and outside of government," Fortuno said in a statement.

Puerto Rico has a jobless rate of 15.8 percent — higher than any U.S. state or territory. That is expected to rise to 17.1 percent once most of the layoffs take effect in November.

Sergio Marxuach, an analyst with the Center for the New Economy think tank, said it is too early to tell whether the government plan will work, but he predicted that in the short term, at least, the layoffs will deepen the recession.

"You can expect a lot of those laid off government workers to actually expect more in government service. For example they might have to take their kids out of private school and send to public schools," Marxuach said. "The net effect for savings in government may not be realized."

Roughly 15,000 police were assigned to the protests, according to superintendent Jose Figueroa Sancha.

Officers cleared blockades from two highways, but there were no immediate reports of violence.

Angela Wilson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said she was discouraged from visiting colonial Old San Juan because shops would be closed. Things were so quiet, she planned to cut her vacation short.

"Everything is closed," Wilson said. "There's not much to do."

Concert Review of The Mos Def Ecstatic Concert at Governor's Island

2009-09-17T15:30:00.000-07:00

Pleased … but not Ecstatic
By Da'Poet Eris

Full disclosure, I have been a Mos Def Fan since the days of Black Star. Tracks like Definition and Respiration had me dumbfounded. Producer Hi-Tek blended jazz rifts and hip-hop beats to a perfect blend of classic. Mos Def has me perfectly hooked by Black on Both Sides, a true classic. Ecstatic the album itself, is a solid offering but does need some tweeking to become a top 3 Mos album. Tours provide the venue to tweek these tracks into classics.

The Governor's Island venue was a great idea, however, it rained its ass off but the true fans did not mind. The NYPD didn't mind the green atmosphere as well.

Since I'm a fan, let's start with the BAD and get it out of the way.

The show had a late start and the opening acts were subpar. NY Rapper Hussein was solid but his cadence got old quickly. Medina was skillful but too preachy and a little bland. And what can I say about JAY ELECTRONICA that hasn’t been said on the internet. Gifted but surprisingly too gully to open up for Mos. I like my hip-hop with a blood alcohol level under .04 please?! And can we please continue the track before you stop every 3rd bar to break into your stand up comedy routine… which was CW at best. *SIGH*. Finally 3 hours after the ticket time, Mos started the show.

THE GOOD. Mos of course had to show his gifted percussion skills and crushed a 10 minute percussion heavy version of the album’s title track. The Tweli Kelib produced track HisTory was one of the highlights of the show and one of my personal favs. The live version of The Auditorium should have been on the album, heavy with Caribbean rifts and drum solos, it definitely killed!

THE UGLY. After a 45 minute wait after the drunk JAY ELECTRONICA. Mos completely concentrated on the new album and did not, I REPEAT, did not do Ms. Booty, Umi Says, Brooklyn, or any of the historical tracks, but as DJ Floetic (Poet Josh) just reminded me, Mos has had no promotion for this album and thus must bombard us with the whole album. *SIGH* Capitalism definitely my least favorite word. However, I've always like Mos Def's Caribbean vocal styling but he actually did a Billie Jean cover during the concert. A Billie Jean cover? The percussion version of RockWitcha … I was o.k. with but fuuuureaal Mos? The Mos Def Moonwalk made us laugh, but for me, to watch another artist do a Michael Jackson tribute made me cry (and not in a happy way) .. in spite of the green skies at Governor's Island.

Ecstatic is a concert worth seeing if you are a Mos fan, however, if you are new to Mos Def or even fairly new to the Mos Def experience, I'd advise you to wait for a better ticket.

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