From the Franklin Hall newsroom on Friday, April 30, I’m Steven Webster, and here’s what’s happening.
Last night, Flash Fest rocked the Kent State campus. Travie McCoy, Cobra Starship and I Fight Dragons played to a packed Manchester Field. Footage from the concert will air on MTVu.
Coast Guard officials are investigating reports that the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has reach land. The oil is threatening fisheries and wildlife preserves in the fragile golf coast ecosystem. An advisor to President Obama said that the administration would not allow any new offshore drilling until the disaster has been investigated.
For Mycal Shroyer, making it big doesn’t mean sitting and waiting for something to happen. Leaving his Northeast Ohio life behind just a year ago, he ventured to Nashville to tackle his dreams of becoming a musician.
Noted for his two explosive local bands, The Bees Knees and Late Night Caption, 19-year-old Shroyer was a well-known up-and-coming musician in the Kent area. Growing up close by in Akron, OH and playing at venues such as The Vineyard and The Rathskeller, his ska stylings and clever lyrics caused a local buzz throughout his high school years.
In order to get the most out of his talent and ambition, Shroyer enrolled at the SAE Institute of Technology in the heart of Nashville’s Music Row District. Surrounded by a treasure chest of recording and production equipment, Shroyer found himself in the perfect place to pursue his music career.
“Being here since September has really changed me,” Shroyer says. “City life is fast and unforgiving. It has opened my eyes to being not so provincial.”
Although he gained notoriety in Kent for his charismatic onstage presence, entertaining crowds and earning a devoted fan base, Shroyer’s focus has shifted to more behind-the-scenes production in Nashville. Using his experiences with The Bees Knees and Late Night Caption to strengthen his songwriting, Shroyer is excited to move in a different direction in conjunction with his new surroundings.
From the Franklin Hall newsroom, its Thursday April 29th, I am Betz Rund and here’s what’s happening.
Coast Guard crews have begun to set fire to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, in an effort to contain the spill before it reaches the environmentally sensitive marshlands on the coast. Late Wednesday night, biologists for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reanalyzed the amount of oil leaking into the ocean after a drilling rig exploded and sank. The Coast Guard originally estimated the leak at about 1,000 barrels, but now estimates that 5,000 barrels, or 210,000 gallons of oil are flowing out of the damaged wellhead a day. So far engineers have been unable to stem the flow of oil, they begun to test burn the spill, which has grown about 600 miles in circumference.
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From the Franklin Hall Newsroom for Tuesday, April 27, I’m Matt North and here’s what’s happening…
The only admitted conspirator in the assassination of Malcolm X was paroled Tuesday after 44 years in prison. Thomas Hagan, now 69, got out of the New York state prison a day early after spending almost 20 years in a work-release program to earn his parole. Hagan expressed remorse and regret for his part in the assassination in 1965.
The youngest person in history reached the top of Mount Everest. Here’s Anthony Ezzo with more on this feat.
Even from more than 21,000 feet up the world's tallest mountain, 13-year-old Jordan Romero couldn't resist the opportunity to greet his mother in a live television broadcast Monday. Romero waved to his mom during the interview broadcasted on CNN from the advance base camp on Mount Everest in Nepal. The interview followed the first day of real climbing in Romero's attempt to become the youngest person ever to reach the summit of Everest, 29,028 feet above sea level.
Ben Roethlisberger reacts to his recent suspension from the NFL. Here’s Matt North with more.
Big Ben accepted his six-game suspension from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell saying he will “comply with what is asked of (him) – and more.” Despite no criminal charges in the wake of a sexual assault scandal, Goodell suspended Roethlisberger for failing to live up to the standard of conduct for NFL players.
For today’s weather we go to Anthony Ezzo.
Today and through tonight, temperatures will be around 50 degrees with clear skies.
Elton John will be performing Saturday May 1 at Youngstown’s Covelli Centre. Doors open at 8 and tickets range from $50-$150.
For more news, sports, and weather updates, head on over to the News page on www.blacksquirrelradio.com
For Black Squirrel Radio, I’m Matt North and that’s your news in a nutshell.
From the Franklin Hall news room for Wednesday, April 28, I'm Travis McClain and here's what's happening...
The U.S. Coast Guard is considering setting the Gulf of Mexico oil slick on fire as it moved within 20 miles of sensitive areas in the Mississippi River Delta. This could be one of the worse oil slicks in U.S. history and oil spills are normally on set fire if using heavy equipment near sensitive areas would cause more harm than good. There are about 42,000 gallons leaking every day into the Gulf of Mexico area.
For Black Squirrel Radio News, I'm Lauren Miller and this is E-news In 60 Seconds.
Bret Michaels is currently in "stable condition" after suffering from a brain hemorrhage Friday. US magazine reports the Poison singer is still in intensive care. His father told Extra that Bret is starting to move his arms and legs. Lack of sodium caused Bret to suffer from the brain hemorrhage. US Magazine says Bret now is at risk for seizures.
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