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Dylan Days takes over campus radio station
The Pointer
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Although 90FM is best known for its self-proclaimed “world’s largest trivia contest,” Dylan Days is the first event that this station sponsors during the academic year. This event showcases Bob Dylan’s works on the weekend of Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27. Though some people can’t get enough of Dylan, after 56 hours of his songs. Many might see that “the times they are a-changing.”
The campus radio station has sponsored this event now for two years. Scott Clark, the 90FM station manager, believes that this event is a great idea because Dylan has inspired so many people and artists during his lifetime.
“90FM has a similar event called Beatlesfest,” said Clark. “Two years ago a previous Station Manager, James Priniski, had the idea [that] if we did anything [else] like Beatlesfest, a whole weekend of Bob Dylan would be the best idea. Dylan has so much music, and he is very inspirational to many artists including artists that we play on 90FM. The 90FM executive staff decided to go through the event, and last year was the first year of our new event.”
Like trivia, the station has a lot of participation from the workers of the station, and volunteers outside. For a station like 90FM to function, participation is key. Steven Zahurones, a volunteer at the radio station, states, “I wanted to volunteer at 90FM because I love new music and all the staff are really friendly. I am very excited for Dylan Days. I cannot wait to DJ for four hours and listen to one of the best artists of all time.” Many students don’t know how to volunteer or get involved in a communication area like this, but Clark shows a welcoming perspective to all students.
“We have 14 four hour DJ slots that play the music that weekend. But we also have people help us with making promos and hanging up posters,” said Clark. “I would encourage students to come to the station and talk with the staff, and we can talk about all the opportunities that are available at 90 FM.”
Still can’t get enough of Dylan? On Friday, Sept. 25 the station is also showing the movie “No Direction Home” in the Dreyfus University Center Theatre at 7 p.m., doors opening at 6:30 p.m., for $3.
