Eye on the Triangle

VIP:

In this week’s VIP, Saja Hindi interviewed Student Body President Jim Ceresnak, a newcomer to the Student Government scene, about what it was like to be a student leader during a time of uncertainty at the University, following the resignations of the University’s top officials. Ceresnak also spoke about the year ahead and the projects he hopes to push for the student body. To get an insider’s look on Ceresnak and his past, check out Technician’s profile on the new student body president when he first got elected.

Adam Compton interviewed the student body’s vice-president, more commonly known as the Student Senate president, Kelli Rogers for EOT’s VIP segment. Rogers, unlike Ceresnak, has been working in Student Government on what may have seemed to be the logical path to Student Senate president, from student senator her freshman year to Student Senate pro temp last year, to more involvement in between.

HEAR THIS:

This week, we gave you an extended version of Hear This, filled with interviews from Zach Terry about the Bike MS Benefit Show at Cat’s Cradle and information about Snuzzfest benefit concert at the Local 506. The Bike MS Benefit Show (to battle Multiple Sclerosis) featured Last of the Great Side Show Freaks, Tomahawks, Lafcadio and Zach Terry. Snuzzfest is a benefit concert for Snuzz who is uninsured and has to have lymphoma treatment. It featured, among others, Tres Chicas and the Desmonds. 

WOLFPACKER OF THE WEEK:

Jacob Downey sat down with Russell Spencer Gentry, a junior in anthropology and history who is preparing for his role in the production of Amadeus in Thompson Theatre Sept. 18 to 20 and Sept. 23 to 27. 

SOUNDBYTES:

And in this week’s Soundbytes, Caitlin Cauley and May Chung interviewed students around campus to see what they thought about the health care debate. The responses may seem somewhat surprising.

Tune into next Monday’s show at 7 p.m. about the Raleigh-Durham divide, and email us at [email protected] if you have any ideas, gripes or want to suggest someone for the Wolfpacker of the Week.

VIP:
This week, Adam Compton interviewed Nina Szlosberg from the Hillsborough Street Partnership about the renovations project. For more information on the renovations, you can follow ninaszlosberg on Twitter or visit the Web site at http://hillsboroughstreet.wordpress.com.

Saja Hindi also interviewed Kevin Jennings, owner of Urban Food Group and of Frazier’s and Porter City Tavern on Hillsborough Street, about how the construction has been impacting the businesses during this already tough economic time.

HEAR THIS:

Rachel Sloan interviewed an employee from Schoolkids Records, Eric Tschudi, about how the business is faring with the decline in record sales, even after its move on Hillsborough Street. Kelly Reid also previews Monday night’s Old Bricks show at Slim’s.

COMMUNITY CANVAS:

Mike Alston interviewed visual artist Ryan Cummings about his work, especially on the Hear Here compilation CD cover. You can check out more of his work at http://www.ryancummingsdecorative.com/.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:

This week, we featured Logan Sayles, senior in graphic design and co-president of the Design Council. Sayles talked about the life of a design student, the projects he’s worked on and the notorious design school Halloween Bash. Also, check back here for photos Wednesday.

SOUNDBYTES:

Caitlin Cauley interviewed students around campus and brought you audio clips of their answers to this week’s question: Do you use Twitter, and what do you think of it? The answers may be surprising to some.

And, as always, send in your comments, suggestions, gripes and complaints to [email protected]. We may even read your response live if you so desire.

Don’t forget to tune in again next Monday to WKNC 88.1 for Eye on the Triangle from 7 - 8 p.m. EST or listen online at wknc.org.

• VIP: Public Affairs Director Saja Hindi and VIP Correspondent Adam Compton interview Chancellor Jim Woodward and Provost Warwick Arden to discuss topics ranging from the officials’ vision for the University to budget cuts to a day in the life of their respective posts.
• Hear This: Local Music Director Adam Kincaid interviews Audio Production Consultant Mikey Perros on Hear Here!, the new local music compilation featuring brand new songs from 17  bands from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
• Community Canvas: General Manager Mike Alston interviews Sarah Schroth with the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University about the Picasso and the Allure of Language” exhibition on view from Aug. 20 through Jan. 10, 2010. To hear more about Picasso’s 60 works from 1900 to 1969, tune in tonight!
• Student of the Week: Lianne Gonsalves speaks about her experience in Honduras this summer, interning for the State Department.
• Soundbytes: Correspondent Caitlin Cauley interviews people around campus about how the Hillsborough Street construction is affecting them.

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, don’t hesitate to shoot us an email at [email protected]