insideColby

Episode 34 | Rocking the Weekend: Concerts and "SPB" at Colby

fjfreude@colby.edu (Frederick Freudenberger) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:50:07 GMT

The Student Programming Board, or 'SPB', is responsible for the excellent concerts Colby has each year. Jackson Ridd '11 investigates the process of putting shows together, and speaks with the performers. Also, Samuel Morales reads an excerpt from one of his pieces, and Carin asks what students would most enjoy as an SPB event.

This episode was produced by Martin "Moxie" Connelly '08, Jackson Ridd '11, James Violette '11, Carin Rising '10 and Fritz Freudenberger '09.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Kick It (TJ's Club House Remix) by Top Johnny and Purgatory by Tyler Riggs both courtesy of podcastsafeaudio.com

Episode 33 | Study Spaces: Exploring Where Students Learn

jfviolet@colby.edu (James Violette) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:20:20 GMT

This week Fritz Freudenberger '09 studies up on where students do their learning outside of the classroom. In our student survey Carin Rising '10 finds out what the toughest exams have been for Colby scholars, and we hear an Indian Raga by Avram "Avi" David with Jack Davidson (both '08)

This episode was produced by Jackson Ridd '11, James Violette '11, Carin Rising '10 and Fritz Freudenberger '09.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Deeper Shade of Funk by Seraphic Panoply courtesy of podcastsafeaudio.com

Episode 32 | Working Up A Sweat: Colby's Weight Room

jfviolet@colby.edu (James Violette) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:25:17 GMT

James Violette '11 goes to the busy Fitness Center on campus morning noon and night, and speaks with Psycology Professor Michael Richardson about what motivates Colby students to do so much exercizing. Jackson Ridd '11 finds out what students consider to
be the best plan for a workout, and we hear two poems from Brookes Moody, class of '09.

This episode was produced by Jackson Ridd '11, James Violette '11 and Fritz Freudenberger '09.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte

"Tears On My Guitar" by Mean Gene Kelton and "Why" by EL84 both courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 31 | The Green Mules: Caring for the Environment at Colby

jfviolet@colby.edu (James Violette) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:37:45 GMT

Carin Rising '10 interviews key people about the issue of trays at dining halls and how they affect our eco-friendliness. Fritz Freudenberger '09 finds out "How Green" Colby students think they are, and to conclude, James Violette '11 looks at student work...Literally.

This episode was produced by Carin Rising '10, Jackson Ridd '11, James Violette '11, Fritz Freudenberger '09, and Martin Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte

"In My Kitchen - The Blues Remix Vol. 1" by KlassickProduction courtesy of podsafeaudio.com

Episode 30 | A Student Profile: Steve Tatko '10

fjfreude@colby.edu (Frederick Freudenberger) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:32:32 GMT

Martin Connelly '08 interviews Steve Tatko, a sophomore with an assistant boiler operator's license and a passion for history. James Violette '11 finds out what students have learned about Maine from their stay in Waterville. And to finish things up, we hear a song by the recent Battle of the Bands winner, The Headrights, called 'A Little Tune About Foraging'.

This episode was produced by Carin Rising '10, Jackson Ridd '11, James Violette '11, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Background music for student work: "If You're Singing By Yourself" by Uma Floresta, courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

"A Tender History in Rust" by Do Make Say Think, performed at La Maroquinerie in Paris, France. Courtesy of the Internet Archive at archive.org.

"Shower Music for the Insane" by Hotel Gringo, courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 29 | Fire up the Forge: Colby's Blacksmithing Class

fjfreude@colby.edu (Frederick Freudenberger) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:15:27 GMT

Blacksmithing is alive and well at Colby each January. Fritz Freudenberger '09 and James Violette '11 go in depth this episode, exploring the blacksmithing course offered during JanPlan. Join our podcasters as they venture to the Colby-Hume Center's forge and speak with professional blacksmith and instructor Doug Wilson, as well as his students. Stand back as the hammers crash and the sparks fly.

Voices in Order of Appearance: Fritz Freudenberger '09, James Violette '11, Doug Wilson (Blacksmithing Instructor), Ramsey Meigs '11, Michael Yohai '11, Geoff Malick '09, Amy Makowiecki '08, Dr. Alan H. Hume, and Paula Shagin (T.A.) '09.

Episode 13 | Mules in the Water: Colby Swimming and Diving.

fjfreude@colby.edu (Fritz Freudenberger) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:21:28 GMT

How does Colby Swimming continue to dominate Bowdoin and Bates? Rose asks about everything from training to shaving and all the laps in between. Plus, we find out why swimmers' social lives are so limited.

0:46 Student Survey: How do Colby students stay fit?
1:25 Feature: Colby Swimming and Diving
9:20 Student Work: The Dream Routine

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, Andy Bolduc '10, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte

"Trumpet and Trombone": Recorded at Given Auditorium on 4/27/06

"Dream Routine" Performed by Tiffany Martin '09, Sharonda Bradley '10, Yanica Faustin '10, and Katherine Perez '10.

Episode 28 | Boys vs. Girls: A Look at Gender Disparity at Colby

maconnel@colby.edu (Martin Connelly) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:49:49 GMT

Martin Connelly '08 explores the gender differences within the student body and James Violette '11 finds out what clubs students would want to have at Colby. To top it all off, we hear the song "Don't Want You" by David Sternesky '08.

0:54 Student Survey: What club would you like at Colby?
1:56 Feature: Exploring Gender Issues at Colby
10:10 Student Work: David Sternesky's "Don't Want You"

This episode was produced by Carin Rising '10, Jackson Ridd '11, James Violette '11, Fritz Freudenberger '09, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

"Old Enough to Know Better, Young Enough to do it Anyways" by The Bob Dolemites.

"Darkness (Leave the Light On)" by David Gielan

Both courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 27 | Food for Thought: Dining at Colby

jfviolet@colby.edu (James Violette) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:24:24 GMT

Jackson Ridd '11 goes behind the swinging doors of the dining halls at Colby, and Fritz Freudenberger '09 asks students what they enjoy eating on campus. For dessert, Julia Bacon '09 speaks about Winslow Homer's "The Trapper."

0:51 Student Survery: What's your favorite meal at the dining halls?
1:48 Feature: Exploring the food at Colby
6:35 Student Work: Julia Bacon lectures on Winslow Homer's "The Trapper."

This episode was produced by Carin Rising '10, Jackson Ridd '11, James Violette '11, Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08, and Fritz Freudenberger '09.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

"Confusion" by Commander Yo and "Tito on Timbales" by Musicos Unidos de Latino America both courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 26 | Hola, Soy un Estudiante de Colby: How Colby Connects Itself Through Languages

maconnel@colby.edu (Martin Connelly) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:56:56 GMT

This week Fritz Freudenberger '09 takes a look at all of the languages spoken at Colby, and Carin Rising '10 introduces a song by Ramsey Megis '11. James Violet '11 asks students about their favorite foreign phrase, and Jackson Ridd '11 ties the whole thing together.

0:54 Student Survery: What's your favorite foreign phrase?
2:02 Feature: How Colby Connects Itself Through Languages.
9:17 Student Work: Ramsey Megis '11 sings "True Rock and Roll."

This episode was produced by Carin Rising '10, Jackson Ridd '11, James Violet '11, Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08, and Fritz Freudenberger '09.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Episode 25 | A Closer Look at Sports: Friendship

jfviolet@colby.edu (James Violette) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:33:20 GMT

On this week's episode we hear from Carin Rising '10, who explores the dynamics within sports teams at Colby. The focus is friendship, and just how close the sports community at Colby is. Jackson Ridd '11 asks students which teams deserve more credit, and Fritz Freudenberger '09 speaks with a physics major experimenting with lasers and atoms.

0:52 Student Survey: What is the most underrated team at Colby?
1:53 Feature: Sport Teams at Colby
7:47 Student Work: Physics major Bill Whitledge and his lasers

This episode was produced by Carin Rising '10, Jackson Ridd '11 and Freudenberger '09.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

We Gotta Go by David Henderson and You Left Me by EL84 both courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 24 | Hill 'n The 'Ville: Connecting Colby and Waterville

fjfreude@colby.edu (Frederick Freudenberger) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:20:54 GMT

This episode, we introduce three new podcast producers for insideColby: Carin Rising '10, Jackson Ridd '11, and James Violette '11. This week James attends the Hill 'n the 'Ville festival and talks to people about what the festival meant for Colby-Waterville relations. Carin gets the scoop on where Colby students like to eat in Waterville and we hear the song "Minutes and Hours" by the Colby band Naftali Avari.

0:56 Student Survey: Where is your favorite place to eat in Waterville?
1:37 Feature: Waterville-Colby Connections
7:24 Student Work: Naftali Avari performing "Minutes and Hours."

This episode was produced by Jackson Ridd '11, Carin Rising '10, and James Violette '11.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

"All You Said" by Everyday Jones courtesy of podsafeaudio.com

Episode 23 | A Weekend Getaway (Part II)

maconnel@colby.edu (Martin Connelly) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:45:53 GMT

This week we continue the epic adventure of Moxie, Rachel, Sophie, David, and Ellen. Humor and hiking boots are taken to new heights as the intrepid team takes on Katahdin.

This episode was produced by Martin ‘Moxie’ Connelly ’08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

“Big Rock Candy Mountain” recorded live by Pert Near Sandstone at Mario’s Keller Bar in Minneapolis MN, accessed at archive.org.

Episode 22 | A Weekend Getaway (Part I)

maconnel@colby.edu (Martin Connelly) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:54:52 GMT

This week Martin ‘Moxie’ Connelly ’08 and four friends head north for some serious adventure on Maine’s tallest mountain, Katahdin. Get ready for laughs, for tears, and for nearly a zillion mosquito bites.

This episode was produced by Martin ‘Moxie’ Connelly ’08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

“Pinetree Boogie” recorded live by Those Legendary Shack*Shakers at the HiTone Café in Memphis TN, accessed at archive.org.

Episode 21 | Birds of a Feather

maconnel@colby.edu (Martin Connelly) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:26:58 GMT

This week Moxie takes a walk with Professor Herb Wilson to talk about his latest research, we hear an aria sung by Dori Smith ’08, and students say what they're doing with all their spare time.

0:51 Student Survey: What do you do with your spare time?
1:39 Feature: Songs of the Red Eyed Verio.
9:39 Student Work: "Oh Quante Volte" by Dori Smith '08

This episode was produced by Martin ‘Moxie’ Connelly ’08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

“Oh Quante Volte” sung by Dori Smith ’08. Accompanied on piano by
Annabeth French, vocal instructor.

“Bird in a Tree” by David Heleniak, courtesy of podsafeaudio.com

Episode 20 | Farming and Gardening

maconnel@colby.edu (Martin Connelly) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:24:47 GMT

This week, Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08 looks into the organic farming and gardening trend, we hear a selection of poems by Walter Campbell '08, and students take a break from lunch to say what they like best about Colby in the summertime.

0:45 Student Survey: What's the best thing about summer at Colby?
1:40 Feature: Farming and Gardening.
11:17 Student Work: Poetry by Walter Campbell.

This episode was produced by Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Quiet Valley Farm by Gretchen Smith, courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 19 | Graduation

fjfreude@colby.edu (Fritz Freudenberger) — Fri, 25 May 2007 20:35:07 GMT

This week Andy Bolduc '10 and Fritz Freudenberger '09 take a look at the heady, traumatic event on everyone's minds -- graduation. Moxie '08 heads to the senior brunch to get the scoop on senior week, and we hear a selection from M. Jordan Benissan and his african
drumming class.

00:39 Student Survey: What's the best part of senior week?
1:41 Feature: How the Seniors are dealing with graduation.
10:19 Student Work: African Drumming

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Andy Bolduc '10, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Student work is from M.Jordan Benissan's MU118 class.

Sunday Morning performed by Markovich/AMP courtesy of podsafeaudio.com

Episode 18 | Blacktop in a Building

rglong@colby.edu (Rose Long) — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:52:52 GMT

Are there any other schools with a "street" underneath their library? Fritz Freudenberger, '09, explores the anomaly of this pseudo-studying hang out. In addition, Andy Bolduc, '10, finds the craziest things done in the street. Avi David, '09J and Ben Hughes, '07, play a little Indian music.

01:00 Student Survey: Whats the craziest thing you have done, or has been done to you in the street?
01:57 Feature: The Street through Colby
09:06 Student Work: Selections from an Improvisation of Scale Bhairav

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, Andy Bolduc '10, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Selections from Avi David '09J and Ben Hughes '07 playing an Improvisation of Scale Bhairav.

"Walking the Streets" by Little Red King, courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 17 | Have You Ever Seen a Green Mule?

fjfreude@colby.edu (Fritz Freudenberger) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:54:25 GMT

Is Colby College really green? How can a college be green if it burns 26,000 barrels of oil a year? This week, Rose Long '10, investigates the college's green practices and lets you decide how environmentally friendly we are. Also, Moxie '08 asks students what kinds of wasteful things they do and we hear "Coney Island Baby" sung by a barbershop quartet.

00:45 Student Survey: Whats the most wasteful thing you do?
01:54 Feature: How green is Colby College?
15:30 Student Work: "Coney Island Baby"

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, Andy Bolduc '10, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

"Coney Island Baby" was originally sung by Lou Reed and performed here by: John Bergeron '08, Robert-Underwood Halpern '08, Canaan Morse '07, and John Walden '07.

"Grey Green and Blue" was performed by First Circle.

Episode 16 | Colby's Dress Code

fjfreude@colby.edu (Fritz Freudenberger) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:03:40 GMT

What's the meaning of all the funny clothes around campus? Why can't people just wear normal jeans and a t-shirt? Martin Connelly talks to students to find out what their clothes mean to them.

1:00 Student Survey: What's your Favorite thing to wear?
1:45 Feature: Colby's Uniforms
12:55 Student Work: The Colby Choral sings "From."

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, Andy Bolduc '10, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

"From" sung by the Colby Choral. Recorded at Lorimer Chapel.

"Tall Fiddler" played by Dejan (Deyo). Credited to Tommy Emmanuel. Compliments of www.podsafeaudio.com

Episode 15 | Ghosts and Legends

maconnel@colby.edu (Martin Connelly) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:33:05 GMT

Is the Runnals ghost a depressed sorority girl, a crazy old man, or just a student playing the Smith Lounge piano? Andy sets out to cover the story, and finds out that maybe it doesn't really matter.

00:46 Student Survey: What's your favorite Colby myth?
02:52 Feature: What's the deal with the Runnals Ghost anyway?
09:33 Student Work: The Dumb Beautiful Ministers perform "Tumbleweed Manifesto"

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, Andy Bolduc '10, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

"Zombie Girl": written and performed by The Quintessentials (www.thequintessentials.com)

Episode 14 | Keeping it Eclectic: A Look at WMHB

rnjacobs@colby.edu (Ruth Jacobs) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:35:28 GMT

What makes our radio station different from all the others? Fritz talks to everybody from senior board members to faculty and community members to find out what keeps WMHB as individual as it gets.

00:51 Student Survey: What goes on the ultimate party mix?
01:47 Feature: Keeping it Eclectic: A Look at WMHB
08:32 Student Work: Jan Plan Jazz Improv

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, Andy Bolduc '10, and Martin 'Moxie' Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

Music performed by Ian Scott in 2006.

Episode 12 | Contributing to the Community: Colby Cares About Kids

asbolduc@colby.edu (Andrew Bolduc) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:33:24 GMT

Rose Long '10 speaks with the volunteers at Colby Cares About Kids about how this mentoring program changes the lives of children in the Waterville area and Colby students themselves. Fritz Freudenberger '09 talks to Mariah Buckley '07 about the children's book she is writing on immigration and this subject’s importance to her. Andrew Bolduc '10 asks students what they are looking forward to in the second semester in the student survey.

00:52: Vox Pops: What has you excited for next semester?

01:52: Feature: Colby Cares About Kids

09:01: Student Work: Interview with Mariah Buckley

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10 Andy Bolduc '10 and Martin "Moxie" Connelly '08.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.

"The Children" (Transition Music) by Nia Sol, courtesy of podsafeaudio.com.

Episode 11 | The Allure of an Independent JanPlan

fjfreude@colby.edu (Fritz Freudenberger) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:50:02 GMT

Just what goes on during Jan Plan? This week, the insideColby Podcast team heads out to find out what it's all about.

00:47 Student Survey-- Andy Bolduc ’10 finds out what students are doing with their free time in January.

01:36 Feature-- Fritz Freudenberger ’09 finds out what independent studies are all about.

07:53 Student Work-- The Colby 8 sing “Two Points for Honesty.”

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10 and Andy Bolduc '10.

"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte

“Two Points for Honesty”: Originally recorded by Guster, sung by the Colby 8.

Episode 10 | Rising Tension: Student-Security Relations

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:56:00 GMT

This week Andy Bolduc '10 talks to security guards and students to explore the relationship between the two. Also, Fritz Freudenberger '09 asks students about caffeine and its appeal on campus. Finally, keep listening to hear a piece from the Colbyettes.

00:37 Student Survey--Are you the only one who drinks five cups of coffee a day? Find out when we ask students how much caffeine they drink.
01:34 Feature--Andy Bolduc '10 explores the security department.
09:17 Student Work--the Colbyettes sing "Traveling Soldier."

This episode was written and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, Andy Bolduc '10, and Emily Judem '06.
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte
"Trumpet and Trombone": Recorded at Given Auditorium on 4/27/06
"Traveling Soldier": written and originally performed by The Dixie Chicks, arranged and recorded by the Colbyettes, solo by Caroline Cotter '06

Episode 9 | Show Me Your Thesis: The Farnham Writers' Center

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:18:39 GMT

The Writers' Center provides a fun and supportive community for the all who enter. This week, Emily Judem '06 talks to Writers' Center assistant director Emilie Coulson '06, director and English professor Tracy Carrick, and tutors Drew Moreland '07, Jeronimo Maradiaga '08, John DeBruicker '07, and Billy Fong '08 about this unique community. In the Student Survey, Rose Long asks students about what they did last summer. Finally, listen to Sara Hutchins '09 read her poem, "For Tom".

00:47 Student Survey- Want to know what Colby students did last summer? Listen to the student survey.
01:54 Feature- Emily Judem '06 takes an in-depth look at the Writers' Center.
10:21 Student Work- Sara Hutchins '09 reads her poem "For Tom".

This episode was written and produced by Emily Judem '06, Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rose Long '10, and Andy Bolduc '10.
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron-Collins Hill and John Ayotte.
"The Gospel According to Darkness", On the Rocks: performed by the Sirens.
"For Tom": written and read by Sara Hutchins '09.

For more information about the Farnham Writers' Center, click here.

Episode 8 | Frogs and Bogs: Professor Cathy Bevier and her Research

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:17:19 GMT

Biology professor Cathy Bevier has been studying frogs for 17 years. Talk about a frog expert. For the past five years, she has been studying calling behavior of the mink frog, an animal with a peak calling period of 1-3 a.m. So each summer, she gives up sleep for her fieldwork, and one night she let me tag along. Listen to nighttime sounds from the bog and learn all about frogs from Bevier and one of her summer research assistants, Kali Abel '07. You can also listen to Julia Germaine '07, as she reads an excerpt from an original short story.

00:45 Student Survey--Students tell Fritz where they like to eat on campus.
02:31 Feature--Professor Cathy Bevier and Kali Abel '07 take me along as they conduct their fieldwork.
09:50 Student Work--Julia Germaine '07 reads an excerpt from her original short story, "Is Are You Kind."

This episode was written and produced by Emily Judem
The Experiment (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron-Collins Hill and John Ayotte
Student Survey: recorded, edited, and produced by Fritz Freudenberger '09
When You Say Nothing At All: arranged, performed, and recorded by The Colbyettes
"Is Are You Kind": written and recorded by Julia Germaine '07

Episode 7 | The Quiet Conservative Phenomenon: Colby Republicans

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:08:20 GMT

This week, Fritz Freudenberger '09 talks with the Colby Republicans and speculates upon the rarity of this political party on campus. The freshman band, The Headrights, makes its podcast debut. Andrew Bolduc '10 asks the student body about cheating at Colby.

00:43 Student Survey--Students' opinions of academic dishonesty at Colby
02:30 Feature--Fritz talks to Ralph Kettell '09, Elyse Apantaku '09, Preston Decker '08, Kirby Walker '09 and government professor Joe Reisert about Colby Republicans.
09:00 Student Work--The Headrights perform their original peice, "The Driftwood Reverie"

This episode was written and produced by Andy Bolduc '09, Rose Long '10, Fritz Freudenberger '09, Rebekah Fasel '08, and Emily Judem '06.
"The Experiment" (Theme song) written, performed and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.
Transition music taken from Colby Music Department Recital on May 8th, 2006.
"The Driftwood Reverie" written and performed by The Headrights: Hanna Pickwell '10, Ben Bernstein '10, and Sei Harris '10.

Episode 6 | 6 Degrees of Separation: Colby-Waterville Connections

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 21:14:04 GMT

Colby and Waterville are more closely connected to each other than one may think. Co-founder of Waterville's Hardy Girls Healthy Women Karen Heck '74, co-founder of Railroad Square Cinema Ken Eisen '72, Colby's former senior major gift officer Ave Vinick, and Waterville city administrator Mike Roy '74 take me in an interesting circle as they talk about their involvement in the Waterville community. Then, stay tuned to listen to a performance by The Meglomaniacs, Colby's co-ed a capella group. As always, tell us what you think! insidecolby@colby.edu

00:51 Student Survey: Students tell Rose how they keep in touch with their high school friends.
02:22 Feature: Karen Heck '74, Ken Eisen '72, Mike Roy '74, and Colby's former Senior Major Gift Officer Ave Vinick point out some holes in the "Colby Bubble."
07:34 Student Work: Colby's co-ed a capella group, The Meglomaniacs, sing Under African Skies.

This episode was written, produced, and edited by Emily Judem
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.
Student Survey: produced and edited by Rose Long '10
Transitions performed and recorded by Fritz Freudenberger '09
"Under African Skies": written and originally performed by Paul Simon, performed and recorded by The Meglomaniacs

Episode 5 | PV=nRT: Colby Woodsmen at Play

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:06:55 GMT

This week the Colby Woodsmen talk about what it means to be a part of the only Colby team that plays with fire. The team tells us what they do, how they do it, and what makes them such an infamous group. Also find out where Colby students like to go out to eat and listen to an original short story from one of our own.

00:34 Sudent Survey: Where do students like to eat off campus?
01:22 Feature: The Woodsmen tell us what they do for fun and how they play.
06:50 Student Work: Shelley Payne '09 reads her original story about two boys and their Canadian summer.

This Episode was Written, Produced, and Edited by Andrew Bolduc '10, Rebekah Fasel '08, Fritz Freudenberger '09, Emily Judem, and Rose Long '10.
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.
"Autumn Leaves" was written by Joseph Kosma and performed by Barbra Hough '06 (Flute).
"Slip Out" written and read by Shelley Payne '09.

Episode 4 | Midnight Voices: Poets Rest at Dawn

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:54:19 GMT

Each Friday night at midnight, Shapel Mallard '07, Lauren Harding '08, and others bring a little bit of New York City to Mayflower Hill--in the form of poetry. Lauren and Shapel talk about Poets Rest at Dawn, an event held weekly in the Mary Low Coffee House.

00:49 Student Survey: Listen to students talk about what they do to relax.
02:12 Feature: Today we hear about Poets Rest at Dawn, a weekly event in which student poets gather to read their work and listen to that of their peers. Shapel, co-founder of Poets Rest, talks about how the group started, the goals behind it, and how it has grown over the past four years.
08:19 Student Work: Stay tuned for Claire Jimenez's '06 passionate preformance of her original poem, "Mi Gente," recorded at Poets Rest at Dawn in December, 2005. Warning: This sound clip contains explicit language.

This episode was written and produced by Emily Judem
Student Survey conducted, edited and produced by Andy Bolduc '10.
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): Written, preformed and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte
Watermelon Man" by Herbie Hancock: Performed at the Baccaulaureate Ceremony on May 27, 2006 by Garry Berthof '06, Avram David '08, John Davidson '08, Gjergji Gaqji '07, Amanda Vickerson '07
Recordings from Poets Rest at Dawn taken from "An Invitation 2006"

Let us know what you think at insidecolby@colby.edu

Episode 3 | To Unite A Disunion: Renovations of Colby's Student Center

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:29:44 GMT

Special Assistant to the President Janice Kassman and Campus Architect Joe Feely take Emily Judem '06 on a tour of the new student union expected to be finished in the fall of 2007. They explain how the addition and renovations are going to transform the building from a "disunion" into a real "union." Then stay tuned to learn about Naog--America's 51st state. Please let me know what you think! insidecolby@colby.edu

00:48 Student Survey: Hear what students have to say about the construction on campus.
2:28 Feature: According to Special Assistant to the President Janice Kassman and Campus Architect Joe Feely, the current student union does not function as a student center should. They talk about how the school is remedying this problem with the construction of the new Pulver Pavillion, a 7,000 square foot addition expected to be finished in the fall of 2007.
10:30 Student Work: In the fall of 2005, Eben Witherspoon '09 conducted and recorded this interview to complete an assignment for En386 (documentary radio.) Listen to an excerpt from this interview, in which he asked his grandmother Ruth Witherspoon about Naog--America's 51st state and a "state of mind."

This episode was written and produced by Emily Judem
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte
"Etude XI": composed by Claude Debussy, performed by Ian Scott '06
"Naog Interivew": Eben Witherspoon '09 interviewing Ruth Witherspoon, edited and produced by Eben Witherspoon '09, excerpt by Emily Judem

Episode 2 | COOT Chronicles: Colby's Outdoor Orientation Trip

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:21:06 GMT

In 1975, one professor led the first ever COOT trip, guiding 15 students to the top of Mount Katahdin. Over the past 31 years, COOT has become one of Colby's most beloved traditions, inextricable from the college's identity, and always evolving to mold to Colby's changing needs. Emily Judem '06 talked to COOT leaders Meagan Berg '07 and Chris Zajchowski '07, new dean of students Jim Terhune, and director of outdoor safety and education Jonathan Milne to find out more about its most recent changes. Then you can listen to one of Colby's a capella groups, The Sirens, as they sing the blues. Again, I'd love any feedback or suggestions! Email me at insidecolby@colby.edu

1:47 Student Survey--Listen to students' biggest piece of advice to freshmen.
2:22 COOT Chronicles--So what exactly is "Reality Theater COOT?" I was wondering the same thing. I talk to Meagan Berg '07, Chris Zajchowski '07, Dean of Students Jim Terhune, and Director of Outdoor Safety and Education Jonathan Milne about the new COOT offerings this year, and what they see in COOT's future.
10:47 Student Work--Hear The Sirens sing "Blues Round."

This Episode was Written and Produced by Emily Judem
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, performed, and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte
"Bach Flute Sonata in E Major, BWV 1035": played by Barbara Hough '06
"Blues Round": written by Dan Paget, arranged by Heather Ogilvy '04, performed by The Sirens

For more information about COOT, click here.

Episode 1 | Drumming Up Community: African Students on Mayflower Hill

esjudem@colby.edu (Emily Judem) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:29:58 GMT

Francis Chapuredima came to Colby in the fall of 2002 from a rural village in Zimbabwe. Talk about culture shock. Francis and other African students speak about Colby's African Community, how its strength has helped them in their adjustment to Colby, and how they would like to see it grow. We also hear a singing performance by Cait Miller '06 from the May 2006 Baccalaureate Ceremony. Let me know what you think of this episode; I'd love feedback! insidecolby@colby.edu

00:39 Student Survey: Hear what students say is one thing that Colby should have that its missing.
01:46 The African Community on Mayflower Hill: I talk to Francis Chapuredima '06, Escar Kusema '09, and Brian Wadugu '09 about their experiences coming to Colby from Africa and their views on Colby's African community. I also talk to Director of Admissions Steve Thomas about how and why Colby's African community has strengthened over the past few years. And if you stay tuned, you'll even get to hear Francis on his drums.
13:38 Student Work: Listen to Cait Miller '06 sing "If I Were a Bell" from Guys and Dolls at the May 27, 2006 Baccalaureate Ceremony.

This Episode was Written and Produced by Emily Judem
"The Experiment" (Theme Song): written, preformed and recorded by Baron Collins-Hill and John Ayotte.
"Corrente from Sonata in D minor" by Antonio Vivaldi: performed at the May 27, 2006 Baccalaureate Ceremony by Jill Pruitt '06, Ian Scott '06, and Jarius Steed '06
"If I Were A Bell" from Guys and Dolls by Frank Loesser: performed at the May 27, 2006 Baccalaureate Ceremony by Cait Miller '06, accompanied by Annabeth French (Chapel Organist)

To watch video clips of commencement, including Francis' entire speech, click here. And read more about it in the online magazine.