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Show Wednesday, November 1, 2000 THE SIGNPOST Page 9 Utah's radio stations offer more than just music By Amanda Lark Christiansen features writer The Signpost While switching through radio stations in rush-hour traffic, people may not realize the many activities, events, and causes that each station sponsors. Visiting their Web sites is a great way to learn more about Utah's different radio stations. Here are a few highlights of Utah's popular radio stations and the many things they offer to theirlisteners. JjLlj3 KBULL 93.3, "Utah's new country leader," plays music from artists like the Dixie Chicks, George Strait and Lonestar. People visiting kbull93.com can check out the photo album and meet the station's radio personalities. Listeners can also register for the "Luxury limo lunch" with TJ the DJ, and win lunch at Squatters along with a limo ride to the restaurant for themselves and friends or co-workers. On Friday nights, DJs Shotgun Jackson and Billy Cash hang out at the Westerner for ladies' night. KZHT 94.9, 'Today's hit music station," plays a mixture of the Backstreet Boys, Creed. Nelly, Britney Spears and Destiny's Child. The station's listeners can log on to http:www.949zht.com to find out about upcoming concerts, sign up for the station's newsletter, and listen to the station online. The station gave away a trip to London along with tickets to the "Smash Hits Awards Show" where Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and N'Sync are scheduled to perform.This station also features "The Vybe" every Saturday night and Sunday morning from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. 'The Vybe" features music and DJs from around the world as well as local bands. According to 949zht.com, 'The Vybe" is the voice of what's to come with the ever-expanding world of the Internet and computerbased music. KXRK 96.3 plays modern al-. ternative rock music such as Radiohead. Eve 6, Harvey Danger and Stroke 9. On the station's Web site, http:www.x96.com, listeners can register to win tickets to see Moby in concert at the Wembley Stadium in London. Visitors to the Web site can also register for the station's freeloader card, which offers discounts at businesses like the Tower Theater and Bangkok Thai restaurant. Every weeknight at 8 p.m. X96 Xposed takes over the airwaves with new music from bands such as Nickelback, Angie Aparo, Blur, and SR71. KBEE 98.7 is the "Best mix of the '80s. '90s and today." Bon Jovi, Six Pence None the Richer, and Vertical Horizon are a few of the bands played on this station. Listeners can log on to http: www.b987.com to read about up- coming concerts, meet the DJs, and listen to the station live online. The site also features pictures of station activities, such as Howard Jones' recent intimate performance in Studio B. The station's feedback forum asks listeners which artists they want hear more. Morning DJs, Simon and Brady present "Defend your gender," where men and women compete for prizes. Week-nights at 8 p.m. DJ Sean Thomas presents the "Awesome 80's at 8." j. W -TE; i KKAT 101.9 is the station for 'Today's hit country." KKAT listeners can hear music from artists like Lee Ann Womack, Mark Wills and Tim McGraw. The station's Web site, http: www.kkat.com, features a listing of top 10 country singles, artist profiles and pictures of celebrities who have visited the station. The "Kat Fly Away" contest gives listeners the opportunity to win a trip for two to Las Vegas during National Finals Rodeo week to attend the Rodeo and a Tracy Lawrence concert. lfi)Steai KQMB 102.7 is best known as Star 102.7. The station plays a mixture of '80s and '90s, including Smashmouth, U2 and Third Eye Blind. The Web site, http: www.starl027.com, features pictures from the station's recent "Star-vivor" contest, a spin-off of the hit show "Survivor." Listeners can win BYU football tickets and join the Star Listener Advisory Board. Each day at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., the station offers "Nine online," during which nine online requests are played. C LAS SIC HITS KRSP 103.5 plays rock and roll classics like Steve Miller Band, Blue Oyster Cult and Foreigner. The Web site, http: www.arrowl035.com, features a listener's club and rock and roll news. Every weekday at 5 p.m., DJ Steve-O plays five rock and roll classics that have a common theme, such as one-hit wonders or today in rock history. Listeners can attempt to stump Dr. Know-it-all, an expert on band mem- bers, with questions about band origins and the meanings of band names. On the Web site listeners can enter to win a Grizzlies 1 0-game mini-package. XV "II - - IJ - Hj KCPX 105.7 features hits from the '70s, which include bands like Styx, Boston, Kansas and the Eagles. The station's Web site, http: www.kcpx.com, offers cool '70s links and a scrapbook featuring pictures of the one and only Greg Brady, Barry Williams. Every Saturday night from 8 p.m. to 1 1 p.m. Dr. Winston O'Boogie hosts "Club 105.7." Each weeknight on "KCPX '70s at 7," listeners can hear seven hits from one of their favorite '70s artists. One of the station's recent activities, "Feed the Need 2000," helped the station collect 36,000 pounds of food for the Utah Food Bank. theend. KENZ, or 107.5 "The End" is "Utah's rock alternative station." This station plays music from Sting, Matchbox 20, and Nine Days. This station's Web site, http: www.l075.com, offers great entertainment for End listeners. Topics from Jimmy Chunga and Mr. West's morning show are posted under a special link. One topic, "Working for a Living" from "Jane" magazine, matches each zodiac sign to certain occupations. The statiojn also schedules 'End Zone Performances" where 15 to 20 listeners get to attend a live acoustic performance of a well-known band or artist. The Connells performed their '90s hit "74-75." The Web site also features the "New Music File," which features new songs from Fuel, Vibrolush, 8 Stops 7 and the Dandy Warhols. X ... i '-. - "7"" : :, I A Elizabeth Stirland Music major claims music lifts self-esteem By Amy Beus features writer The Signpost Elizabeth Stirland is one out of 164 music majors who is using her talent to get a diploma. Stirland is a 25-year-old senior who is majoring in music with a choral emphasis. She is also currently working toward her teaching certificate so she can be a music educator. Eventually, Stirland plans on going back to school for a master's degree, but is undecided on what subject she will pursue. "Music can touch many people in many different ways, ways that other subjects can't," Stirland said. She also claims that music helps lift self-esteem and makes everyone fit in. She would like to teach in a high school even though it requires more time. Teaching in a high school demands many after school practices for competitions and musicals. "It still frightens me to think about myself standing at the front of a big choir class and having them all staring back at me," she said. Stirland was brought up in a very musical family in a small Idaho town. You might say she was almost destined to be a music major. Both of her parents have achieved music education degrees. While Stirland was growing up, singing was just a "family thing." Some families get together and go hiking, other families play games. But Stirland's family of seven went out singing to rest homes and other similar places. Other than the guidance of her parents, Stirland didn't start taking voice lessons until she came to college. "Elizabeth is a wonderful soprano she is one of our best," said Professor Thomas Root. There is still hope for those who can't even carry a tune. Stirland said that singing is a learned skill that takes a lot of practice. "Anyone can sing if they put their mind to it," she said. "We sang in choir together, and she is very talented and learns music very quickly," Keturah Christensen said. Stirland plays the piano a little and takes guitar lessons for fun. She thinks it would be neat to teach guitar lessons at an elementary. She has really enjoyed the music program, but she is definitely ready to graduate. She has been very impressed by the professors that have taught her. Station logos found on Web sites. |