Articles by SLB Radio
Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Overrated/Underrated & Discussion of Drugs in School
We asked Radio Club members in our first two blocks what they thought was overrated. The topic and subject were up to them. As you might imagine, there was a great variety of responses – everything thing from Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to blue jeans.
Clairton CASTLE 2015: Microphone Building – Pt. 1
Students at Clairton’s CASTLE program, after learning how they worked, got to build microphones out of household materials! Using just two magnets, a length of copper wire, three washers, a nut, a bolt, a plastic straw and a cup, campers created an amazing piece of technology!
Clairton CASTLE 2015: A “First”
Students at Clairton were asked to describe the very first time they ever did, learned or experienced something amazing!
Live Music: Kei Rush
From 3-14-15: Jazz violinist Kei Rush with traditional Japanese folk songs, blues, jazz and children’s music.
YES: Center of Life
From 3-14-15: From Center of Life in Hazelwood, a youth jazz trio featuring Ellis Durham (alto sax), Mike Lipovsik (drums), and Skyler Thomas (bass).
YES: Ian Bodner
from 3-14-15: Franklin Regional sophomore and award-winning filmmaker Ian Bodner alongside with his uncle Steve Bodner talking about his new video The Lights On Grant, showcasing the work of Pittsburgh Musicians for Hunger Relief.
Pittsburgh King After School: Interviewing
Students at Pittsburgh King got the chance to interview each other and learn some basic examination techniques. Afterwards we played the Who Am I? game, where students try to figure out which famous person they are by asking their fellow classmates questions.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 2015: Three Things About Me
Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe themselves in three ways. These pieces are a result of the first of six weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.
Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Language Week, Advice For Freshmen, & Reading
Some great dialogue at Brashear last week! Each of our three blocks chose their own topic for discussion.
Clairton CASTLE 2015: Intro to the H1 & Interviewing
Students at Clairton CASTLE were introduced to the H1–a handheld, digital recording device. After learning the basics, they then formed small groups and took turns interviewing each other. Some opted to interview themselves with a silly voice and an alter-ego while some even interviewed a teacher!
