Relay for Life a Success!

UNH Cancer Fundraiser Participants Raise $114, 356.49

     Relay for Life, a cancer awareness fundraiser that is often recognized with the slogan, "The journey to end cancer starts with a single step" was organized on campus this past Saturday the 27th at noon for 24 hours. 

     1,253 Wildcats and local citizens together chose to take that first step as 96 teams participated in the journey which helped to raise $114,356.49. 

     This amount of money not only helped the cause but brought UNH together to be a even stronger and closer community of students through the constant activities of walking, music, bake sales and physical competitions such as jump rope. 

Congratulations 2013 Relay Teams on the huge success! 

 

Join the Relay for Life nation at: http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=48639&pg=entry

    

     

Celebrate May Day the UNH Way!

    May Day Carnival! 

     Flying Frisbees on the quad , mopeds, cookouts, longer days and warmer nights can only point to one thing at UNH: spring is officially here!!! The campus activities board also known as CAB has scheduled the opportunity for students to cool their spring fever with a May Day Carnival!

     What is May Day? Well, if you were like me, you would have no clue except have the picture of kids running around a may pole with fancy ribbon pop into your mind. After researching the definition, I found that May Day is simply a celebration of the beginning of Spring! Clearly this is a prime week to appreciate this season's weather that mother nature has given us the past few days because of Earth Day on Monday.

     What better way to spend the start of this beautiful Spring season with live bands, free food, games and rides. Come check out this eight hour event in C-Lot this Saturday, the 27th from 1 to 9 pm.

Follow other CAB events and details for the carnival here: https://wildcatlink.unh.edu/organization/cab/calendar/details/143692

Band Seapony to Tour in Europe

Another Hot Band On the Rise     

     As the band Seapony is about to kick off a small tour in May throughout parts of Europe, there is excitement in the air among the band mates as they regularly Tweet to their growing fan base about their adventures in Berlin, Paris and London. There is no question to whether you've hit it big when you travel overseas to perform.  

     Is there a possible Seapony tour in Manchester in the near future? Maybe even at UNH campus? Many fans in this area are hopeful. The band's second album entitled Falling  was released in September which soothes listeners with a unique light and airy, summer-like feel that would definitely be welcomed in New England weather. 

     And why shouldn't Seapony gain popularity? Their music provides a glimpse of summer as their tracks play while the listener could easily get lost in the daydream of beach days and hazy nights all because of the sun-kissed sound. 

     Seapony greatly reminds me of the way that the Indie-pop duo band Matt and Kim began; with a musically gifted couple based out of a big city. Seattle native bassist, Ian Brewer and songwriter, singer and guitarist Jen Weidi launched the band in 2010 with their first three track single called Dreaming after adding another guitarist named Danny Rowland. Since Daydream had a great amount of positive feedback, Seapony released the record 
Go With Me that established the band's now reputation for a good-vibe pop genre. 

     Seapony has been a favorite at WUNH with Outside being a popular track ever since Falling was released. 

• Follow Seapony on Twitter @DeathbySeapony and on their Tumblr at 

seaponyband.tumblr.com

Comedian Jay Pharoah to Perform at UNH

   A Rising Star to be among Us!

     When you think funny, you may think of the hilarious performances of Dane Cook, Gabriel Iglesias, and Kristen Wiig. When you think classic rap artists, Will Smith or Tupac may pop into your mind.

     But who do you think of when someone can combine all of these elements together into one entertaining routine? Remember the name Jay Pharoah because he is an up an coming comedian who can do just that.  Jay Pharoah lights up every stage that he is on with the talent of impersonating famous music artists through their own type of singing or rapping style along with the incorporation of his own comedic script.


     Pharoah is gaining popularity and a large fan base because of his skits on the weekly show, Saturday Night Live. Lucky for us, he will be taking time off to visit the UNH campus on April 20 to perform!

     Get your tickets now at the MUB box office before they are sold out! It will be a night you won't soon forget!
   

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Jazz comes alive at UNH!

Source: tulane.edu

Michael White and the New Liberty Jazz Band 

      It is no secret that Jazz music has always had a great presence here at WUNH. Lately it seems that the rest of the UNH community is following suit and showing appreciation for this often forgotten style of music as the Michael White and the New Liberty Jazz Band performed on campus this past Monday.

            Michael White is not only a talented clarinetist but he is also a composer and educator of jazz history. As a New Orleans ctizen, White has been committed to savoring the city’s unique culture and heritage ever since starting his own jazz band in 1981 after being a member of various previous bands.

            Michael White and the New Liberty Jazz Band fan favorites include the lighthearted and airy sound of the song "Summertime" as well as the popular "Whoppin Blues".

            One audience member had nothing but good remarks when she said,"The Johnson theater was alive with culture; we got a really good feeling about what the music is like in New Orleans".

• Check out tickets and further information about New Orleans music culture at www.basinstreetrecords.com

• Get a taste of the music via YouTube: The band performs their song Summertime here:

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

Band Matt and Kim Release New Video

Source: blogs.westword.com

             

         The indie pop duo band Matt and Kim has just released a brand new music video on February 25^th for one of their most popular, upbeat songs to date called “It’s Alright” off most recent album, Lightning. The music video portrays band mates Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino acting as their outgoing and creative selves as they perform a controversial dance to their song while lying in bed.

                With Lighting as their 4^th album, it is no secret that Matt and Kim are on the verge of being a household name. The band has gained most of their fans through tours where they are known to have the perfect amount of charisma that perfectly complements their optimistic music style. The couple lives in the busy city of Brooklyn, New York where the band often practices. Matt sings vocals and plays the keyboard all while Kim keeps the beat on her drums.

                Ever since signing with FADER Record Label in 2006 after their first album, Matt and Kim were free to experiment with their own unique and frankly quirky sound. The band’s different type of sound is mesmerizing music lovers everywhere all while promoting the new indie pop/rock movement that is currently quite popular.

       Don’t miss out on the “It’s Alright” music video on the Matt and Kim website http://mattandkimmusic.com/  to join the indie pop music movement. 

Is Rihanna Royalty?

Source: www.thespeeches.com

London's Sunday Times Magazine compares singer Rihanna and Princess Diana

            London’s most recent issue of The Sunday Times has caused quite the buzz with their suggestion that singer Rihanna has a status similar to that of Princess Diana. The bold cover flaunts a picture of both ladies’ faces stitched into one figure which mirrors the article’s idea of how Rihanna and Princess Diana have overlapping histories when it comes to fostering a career from a vulnerable point in life. The writer of the article Camille Paglia says that these women “Both developed a false intimacy with photographers and the public and began to cannibalise themselves in their futile search for security in love”.

Source: dolcevanity.com

         

          Princess Diana and Rihanna were both able to establish themselves as well-respected fierce women in their industry even after starting careers with a “good girl” vibe. But what really makes people cringe at this famous comparison? Although it is no secret that Rihanna has overcome physical and emotional abuse, it seems the public still questions her maturity based on her behavior after her rise in success. From spending time with her abuser, Chris Brown, to making fun of his recent girlfriends even makes some of Rihanna’s fans surprised that Camille Paglia feels that the pop star deserves this honor. PerezHilton.com boasts the fact that most people are outraged by the comparison of historic royalty with a sassy pop singer based on a vote that the website posted with only 14% of 1,340 voters agreeing with the idea that Rihanna should be associated with royalty.

            It is true that these ladies have come out on top following hard times in their lives but the way in which each woman has dealt with their situation is quite different. While Princess Diana came into her own in a conservative way, Rihanna chose to seek attention from the public and her ex abuser to grow. I think that this article and magazine cover shows that no matter what role you play in society, everybody struggles. Camille Paglia is trying to explain that it is the way in which we recover from a low point that is unique to each individual that helps to define our success.

This week's Sunday Times Cover 

             Source: www.gossipdaily.com