World Views Wednesday

The guest of last Thursday's International Experience Nicolas Pinedo, from Mexico talked about his country's most popular sport Soccer.

(Joseph)J: Nicolas, what is the most appreciated sport in your country ?

(Nicolas)N: Well, Americans call it Soccer but we call it football

J: So, you like European football more than American one?

N: Yes, exactly my country has several strong teams and footballers. From local teams they usually go to Europe to play in more competitive atmosphere.

J: Can you name the most well-known footballers from Mexico?

N: Nowadays, Chicharito is highly appreciated, he plays for Manchester United in England, it is one of the best teams in Europe.

J: Which is your favorite soccer team?

N: As a Mexican I would say Guadalajara, because it is my local team and I think everybody should support his or her own local teams.

J: And in general, which team do you like the most?

N: Football Club Barcelona still remains the top position in my heart.

J: Oh nice choice, I guess it is because of Rafael Marquez who played for Barca some years ago.

N: May be but Barca is still the best without him.
J: All right, I think I know the answer but I will still ask you the question of today's world of soccer: Messi or Ronaldo?
N: Well, of course Lionel Messi.
(Barca is nickname of Football Club Barcelona )

New Music Tuesdays!

We've moved, everyone! New Music blog posts will now be on Tuesdays!

This week on our top lists is Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden.  Their newest album, "The Shape The Color The Feel" is the essence of an indie CD with the focus being on the lyrics and instrumentation blending together to create one haunting sound.  The songs "Hangover" and "The State I'm In" jump out of the album with two different sounds.  Where "Hangover" is more upbeat, "The State I'm In" employs mellow tones mixed with guitar to almost lull you to sleep.

Starting out again in Nashville, the band has already had songs featured in TV shows such as Pretty Little Liars, and MTV features.  On tour at the moment, the next few shows will be in Nashville, St. Louis, and Akron, OH.

Check out their website here!

Radio Drama: "Last Stop, Buck Creek"

Performed LIVE by: Carley Adams, Emily Bitting, Brock Bolyard, Evan Fuentes, Michael Hornak, Adam Kmett, Brittany Lander, Olivia Long, Bailey Mudrick, and Melissa Sarnicke.

Spring Break

It is quiet on campus this week but you'll hear more music than usual on WNJR.  Some of our syndicated shows won't air, but will return next week: Democracy Now, This Way Out, A Way With Words, Jazzin' Around, The New Jazz Archive, LA Theatre Works, and 12th Street Jump.