FROM OKA TO THE OLYMPICS
A CHAT WITH WANEEK HORN-MILLER
SPORTS / ACTIVIST / CELEBRITIES

Waneek Horn-Miller is a triple threat: athlete, activist and inspriation. She's been stabbed by soldiers, posed nude on the cover of Time Magazine, represented Canada at the Sydney Olympics and still takes time to travel Canada to promote and celebrate her aboriginal heritage.

Spartan Youth Radio reporters Madeline Lemire, Morgan Kagesheongai and Caitlin Dougon chatted with Horn-Miller on the phone. Whether you're an athelete, a social activist or a fan of a good story, what Horn-Miller shares is interesting and inspirational.

GUEST: Waneek Horn-Miller
HOSTS: Caitlin Dougon, Madeline Lemire and Morgan Kagesheongai
SOUND EDITOR: Malcolm McLeod
AVATAR: Mister Stew
MUSIC: provided through the Podsafe Music Network featuring "Playtime" by Soulseeker

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STRAIGHT NOT NARROW:
TALKING WITH DEREK FORGIE
ACTIVIST / SCHOOL LIFE / COMEDY

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Heterosexuals for Same-Sex Equality is committed to giving a voice to straight folks who support same-sex equality. Taking the stand that homophobia is a human rights issue, founder and comedian Derek Forgie is in studio to talk about the HSSE, the Straight Not Narrow campaign and life as an open-minded straight dude in a sometimes homophobic world.

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HOST: Morgan Kagesheongai with assistance from Madeline Lemire
GUEST: Derek Forgie
SOUND ENGINEER: Mister Stew
EDITOR AND AVATAR: Malcolm McLeod

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CANADIAN IDOL JUDGE JAKE GOLD ON CANADIAN MUSIC
MUSIC / CELEBRITY
Though you might recognize Jake Gold as one of the hard-hitting and honest judges on Canadian Idol, he's best known in the music industry as one of the country's best managers, having won Manager of the Year three times. He discovered the Tragically Hip in the mid 80s and is now managing Sass Jordan, the Cliks and Lily Frost. Spartan Youth Radio reporters Jesse Dubreuil and newbie Brian Case got Jake Gold on the phone for an interview about Canadian Idol and his thoughts on what it takes to make it in the Canadian music industry.

LAST LIFE VIDEO GAME REVIEW OF MIRROR'S EDGE
VIDEO GAMES
You've gone as far as you can and are down to your last life. Michael Morrissette is the guy you want on your side guiding you along your favourite video game. In his first episode of LAST LIFE, Mike reviews MIRROR'S EDGE, the highly rated first person platform game released by Electronic Arts (EA) in the fall of 2008. Powered by the Unreal Engine 3, the game has an incredible new lighting solution and promotes a greater freedom of movement, in having no heads up display...you see the character's arms, legs and torso just like you were the character. ESRB Rating: T

SCHWARZENEGGER VISITS NORTHERN ONTARIO
COMEDY/SCHOOL LIFE

On April 1st, 2009, action star turned politician Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger took time out of his busy schedule to visit the students of Espanola High School. Taking a break from shooting his newest movie, Absolute Recollection, which he is filming on Manitoulin Island, Mr. Schwarzenegger arrived by chopper and proceeded to the Spartan Youth Radio studios for a quick interview before signing autographs for students.Tune in to see the whole story.

HANGING WITH THE BAND: ABNEY PARK
MUSIC
Imagine an alternate version of history where plastic was never invented but we had the technology of today and the aesthetic sensibilities of a century ago. Abney Park embraces the Streampunk lifestyle in their clothes (do not call them costumes), their musical instruments and their lyrics. Hitting over 80,000 hits on a single YouTube video, Abney Park may not be mainstream but they are followed by fans across the globe. SYR reporter Caitlin Dougon talked to lead singer Captain Robert on the phone from Seattle. We have two versions of this interview: a 10 minute slideshow video and and an extended 24 minute audio only version.

MUSIC/MUSIC VIDEO
Autumn's Monologue comes out with their first single and their first music video: Bird Hitting Glass". "Bird Hitting Glass" is an acoustic song written and composed by students from Espanola and area. Kicking off with their first EP “Quiet Is My Loudest Crime.”, the band is off to an epic start with an epic future. Are you part of a band and want to be featured? Send us your music and we'll build a show around it or, contact us to set up an in-studio or telephone interview.

MUSIC/WORLD ISSUES
The Watoto Children’s Choir’s have toured internationally since 1994. These choirs bring a message of hope to many parts of the world which include countries such as Uganda, Australia, Canada, UK, USA, South Africa, Brazil, Israel, Germany and France. The choir is made up of children who are part of Watoto’s program and most are orphans. SYR reporter Leah Browne sat down with some of the choir members to find out why they were in Espanola, Ontario in the middle of winter!ro

VIDEO GAMES
Take a trip back in time with the original Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Other than PONG and PACMAN, can it get any more retro than this? House Zelda expert Andrew Hamelin tells you tips and tricks for getting through this old-school classic.

Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing is our voice in Ottawa. She's the NDP Deputy Critic for First Nations, Metis and Inuit Affairs and is one of the many NDP candidates who won a seat in the last federal election. Spartan Youth Radio reporters Morgan and Madeline invited Ms. Hughes to join them in studio to talk about the north, youth issues and even what type of animal she imagines herself to be.

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Host Dirk McLeod brings you this hilarious game show where you have to guess the identity of the poorly done celebrity impression! Correct answers will be put in a draw to win bragging rights and a limited edition Spartan Youth Radio tshirt in your choice of any colour (as long as it's black). Take a listen and enter today...CONTEST IS CLOSED

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For around three decades, Ojibwe artist Brian J. Waboose has been using painting and sculpture to help heal from wounds inflicted upon him through his experiences in a residential school. Physical, emotional and sexual abuse led Brian to drugs, alcohol and a loss of his culture. Through his artwork, Brian works towards his recovery and to learning about his heritage. SYR reporters Caitlin Dougon and Morgan Kagesheongai report.

In the 1998 Peter Weir film, "Dead Poet's Society", Mr. Keating, played by Rob Williams, teaches his class about "carpe diem" or "seizing the day." In this SYR exclusive, Jessi Burk explains her thoughts and ideas about seizing the day and about how to "suck the marrow out of life without choking on the bone. Featured artist: Espanola High School's very own "Autumn's Monologue." MOVIE SPOILER ALERT

A seemingly routine day goes awry when everything goes wrong for Beta Squad: terrorist attacks, aliens from other galaxies and faulty equipment..can't these guys win a break? Listen in on their misadventures through an inconspicuously disguised recorder planted in their Communications Center. Oh the humanity!  Feautring Kris Dickson and Jesse Dubreuil.

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Like Neil Armstrong walking on the moon, like the attack on New York and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., this generation will be asked by their kids: "where were you when Obama became president?" Students at Espanola High School gathered in the Spartan Youth Radio to watch live CBC streaming of the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America. These proud Canadians were enthusiastic and optimistic about this globally significant event and Mr. Stewart shares his ideas on his vision of Canadian Prime Minister who also happens to be First Nations, Inuit or Metis.

DJ Toxic is Spartan Youth Radio's resident techno artist and was also the co-voice of Spartan Youth Radio on CBC Radio's "Spark". Here, in his first show, DJ Toxic shares music from three techno artists, including himself.

Surf music is much more than Jan and Dean or the Beachboys...it's a genre of music that lets loose, has a sense of humour and riffs off a lot of pop culture references. Spartan Youth Radio's Mister Stew takes you on a journey from Denver to Finland, from Tennessee to Britain to bring you some hot beach music.Pop out a lawn chair, open up a lemonade, take off your shoes and sit back for five incredible surf tunes.

Music is the lifeblood of youth. What you listen to and how you listen to it helps to define who you are and where you might be heading. It's a universal language that can be enjoyed as entertainment or it can have a deeper, more emotional impact.Spartan Youth Radio's Madeline Lemire investigates the impact of music on the minds and hearts of Northern Ontario teens

The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. In over fifty-five countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women. Listen to five students and their public service announcements promoting this campaign.

• Hallowe'en is a big thing in Northern Ontario and teens and their teachers still dress up to scare, shock and entertain each other. Listen in as Caitlyn asks Spartans what they were dressed as on Hallowe'en.

Sports reporter Nathan Phillips goes on the road the with Espanola Junior Boys Volleyball team. Here's a video montage of the rivetting action.

8-bit can refer to a style of electornic inspired by the sound of old computer consoles from the 8 bit era of video games. This music will often reflect sounds from technology that is seen as primitive or "outdated" such as the Game Boy, Atari and Activision systems and home made synthesizers. DJ Anonymity brings you some incredible retro-inspired music with new twists. Take a time trip back to the 80s with FRESH CARTRIDGE, the first in a series called 8 BIT CHIPPER CHANNEL.

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That's My Opinion is a regular feature of Spartan Youth Radio where teens share their thoughts on important issues. Jewel asks poignant questions about acceptance, beauty and the extreme lengths people take to look gorgeous.

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Marcus, a.k.a “w1n5t0n,” is only seventeen years old, but he figures he already knows how the system works–and how to work the system. Smart, fast, and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting his high school’s intrusive but clumsy surveillance systems. In the wrong place at the wrong time, Marcus and his crew are apprehended by the Department of Homeland Security and whisked away to a secret prison where they’re mercilessly interrogated for days. Review by Kyera Landry.

Jessi read the short story "Mirror Image" by Lena Coakley as part of her grade 11 University English course. The story follows Alice, a teenage girl who dies but whose brain is transplanted into another body. This realistic science fiction story warns us of the dangers that can arise when vanity meets medical science. This is Jessi's response.

Gary Duquette brings you his take on Ubisoft's first person shooter, Haze. Haze was one of the most highly anticipated and hyped Playstation 3 games of the first half of 2008 and Gary tells you what he liked and didn't like about the game.

Ty Dubois knows what he likes. Take a listen to find out what he's listening to lately.

Wade and Robear hit the roads around Espanola High School to talk to staff and students during the 2008 Terry Fox Run.

Kris and Jessi report on sensational motivational speaker, teacher and comedian Allan Johnson, who visited Espanola High School in October 2008. Take a listen, laugh a little and take some great ideas away with you.

Sports reporter Nathan Phillips interviews team mates to discover what makes this team tick and what they need to take the team even further. Music: "Attendere Prego" by 1 Shot 1 Kill, a punk band from Italy.

The main character has been pulled out of school after school to travel to some new exciting place with her military parents. But this time, Megan is putting her foot down which is why her parents are on their way to South Korea, while she is headed for Boston, and the McGowan family. Megan has to try and fight her romantic feelings, communicate with an autistic boy named Miller and survive the McGowan household. Review by Kyera Landry.

The 1980s return with a vengeance, forever linking Spartan Youth Radio with the birth of MTV! Featuring SYR's very own Jessi Burk!

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