Articles by SLB Radio
Propel East – 2nd Grade – Fables
As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program in Spring of 2013, second graders at Propel East learned about the technology used to make recordings for radio. Students read Aesop’s fables, discussed parts of a story, and then wrote and illustrated original stories that they turned into books. They then recorded these stories, which are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.
Taylor Allderdice – Racism in Pittsburgh
On June 3rd, 2013, students at Taylor Allderdice High School attended their final recording session. The question posed this time, initially, was: “Is Pittsburgh Racist?” which then evolved into both more general questions concerning race relations beyond our city limits and the effect (if any) of President Barack Obama’s time in office.
YES: Winners of 2013 Gilda’s Club Teen Writing and Art Contest
From 06/01/2013: The 4th Annual Gilda’s Club Teen Writing and Art Contest serves as a venue for teens who have personal experiences with cancer to express themselves through stories, poetry and art. We’re pleased to have this talented and inspiring group of individuals in our studios, live on SLB.
Gilda’s Club is a warm and welcoming place where men, women, teens, and children diagnosed with cancer, and family and friends, join with others to build social, emotional and informational support as a supplement to medical care.
YES: Winners from the Fairchild Challenge #6 at Phipps
From 6/1/2013: In this Challenge #6, Publicity Campaign: Plants in Your Life, all participants were asked to create a publicity campaign that encourages everyday people to incorporate more plants in their lives. Listen as winners from area middle schools discuss their designs and processes, live on SLB.
Live Music: Phil Lee
From 6/1/13: Phil Lee is a left-of-center troubadour. He recently released his latest album, The Fall and Further Decline of The Mighty King of Love.
YES: PYSO String Quartet
From 5/18/13: A string quartet featuring members of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
YES: Center for Young Musicians Guitarists
From 5/18/13: Guitarists from the Center for Young Musicians
Taylor Allderdice – Gun Violence
On May 13th, students at Taylor Allderdice were asked what they thought about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14th, 2012, gun violence in general and whether stricter gun laws could help prevent future tragedies.
YES: “From Here to There” Participants from Winchester Thurston
From 5/11/13: Participants in From There to Here, a City as Our Campus project in which 23 Winchester Thurston fifth graders interviewed ten people born in other countries that now live in the United States
YES: CAPA House Band
From 5/11/13: The CAPA House Band with jazz in preview of CAPA Caberet, a 5/18 benefit for Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts 6-12
