Category Archives: Specialty
All shows which are special, maybe even indescribable.
The Lunchbox: Jesse Anthony on “Skate Proof”
Local filmmaker Jesse Anthony stopped by today to chat with Tim and I about his feature film “Skate Proof”, as well as film-making with passion (and no money).
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
STU Lunchbox: New Bohemians & Education and Technology
STU Journalism students Mark Loggie and Shannon Mooney bring you two more documentaries in the STU Lunchbox series: “New Bohemians” and “Education and Technology”. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
STU Lunchbox: Public Art in Fredericton + The 40th Anniversary of Wounded Knee 1973
STU Journalism presents The Lunchbox today with a pair of very different documentaries. First up, Kayla Byrne presents “Public Art in Fredericton”. Then, Frank Jr. Molley presents “The 40th Anniversary of Wounded Knee 1973”.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
FunDrive Concert At the Wilsler’s Room
Saturday we had an event to raise money for CHSR’s FunDrive at the Wilsler’s room. That’s a nice spot in the Capital Complex. It’s a cozy room with really nice acoustics, decent bar prices, and a nice layout for performers and spectators. I think the only odd part is that the entrance is on the
CHSR Evil Dead Marathon – mini review
Under the Radar Films – Evil Dead Trilogy (Sam Rami) When I was a child growing up in the 80s and early 90s, horror films were what brought my family unit together (except Dad who hated them). A confusing time indeed, both my grandmother and mother were obsessed with slasher films and
STU Lunchbox: Mental Health Issues
STU Journalism students Nicole Vair and Nicola MacLeod bring you today’s pair of documentaries, all about mental health.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Here Magazine wrote a feature on CHSR
HERE Magazine March 21, 2013 STYLE RADIO STATION BRINGS A WHOLE NEW GAME BYLINE You might accuse Tim Rayne of having prescient abilities. The station manager at CHSR 97.9 FM has spent the last 48 months working behind the scenes to forge a new direction for the campus radio station. Now, at a time when
UNB’s Brunswickan wrote about CHSR!
CHSR FunDrive If you haven’t heard or visited UNB’s CHSR 97.9 FM radio station, you are missing out on a good time. As you take the first step through CHSR’s doors, something about the floor-to-ceiling poster-covered walls and overflowing CD racks tells you you’re with friends and in for a good time. For those who
STU Lunchbox: The Controversy Between Spirit and Skin
Kara Comeau and Meridith Gillis present this episode of STU’s Lunchbox series, on the Controversy Between Spirit and Skin. The first half hour explores The Fringes of Sexuality, and the second half goes to the opposite extreme: People Who Never Have Sex.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Getting the word out about FunDrive at the Market
Not everyone in town knows that CHSR is holding our FunDrive right now, heck, a lot of people in Fredericton don’t know we exist. To remedy this some of our volunteers decided to go down to the Market on Saturday in bold costumes. Adam, host of Fredericton This Week and The Cutting Room Floor had
FunDrive Hot Dog BBQ
Friday we had a Hot Dog BBQ to celebrate and raise funds for FunDrive. It was the first event of our 2013 FunDrive and it was a success. The weatherman had predicted good weather and yet because this is Fredericton, the weather turned. Friday morning we woke to flurries and snow still on the ground.
Slam Poetry at the Cellar
I had never been to The Cellar, the pub on the UNB Fredericton campus, before Tuesday night. In fact, until recently, I didn’t know there was even a bar in the Student Union Building. However, upon discovering that there was going to be a Poetry Slam Competition, I decided that it may be a place
Dine Around Freddy 2013 – Brewbakers
It’s time to talk to you about Dine Around Freddy. Are you prepared to throw away all your money, gain at least ten pounds even with hardcore exercise routines, and sob your way through all the paltry meals you make in comparison? Okay, maybe that is stretching it a little, but seriously. FOOD GET IN
STU Journalism Tuesdays!
1) Tell our readers a bit about this class? It’s a third-year radio journalism class with an average of 20 students. I emphasize current affairs. In the fall-term, we learn how to tell stories with sound from the 60-second news story to soundscapes and short documentaries. In the second term, we put those skills in
Tabletop Board Game Night
When Saturday, March 30, 2013 Where Student Union Building – Atrium (Blue Room) What EPIC! is joining Geek and Sundry in Celebrating International TableTop Day! – We want to combine this with a bake sale for extra income – Epic will be covering the event and broadcasting via youtube a few days later. – Epic
CIS National Men’s Hockey Game 7: UNB vs St Mary’s
Congratulations to the National Champions, UNB Varsity Reds!
Here’s our broadcast of the game between UNB and St Mary’s.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
CHSR 97.9 Presents Sam Rami’s Evil Dead Trilogy Marathon
When Thursday, March 28 Doors open at 8:00 Where Tilly Hall on the UNB Campus What In High Definition on the Big Screen in Tilly Hall There will be door prizes and a special price for the Best Dressed Zombie, Witch, or ASH Why By Donation $3 minimum This is all in support of CHSR’s
Fredericton TweetUp!
Last night quite a few CHSR members and myself went to the (@FredTweetUp) Fredericton TweetUp that was held at the (@FredFarmMarket) Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market. What’s a tweetup you ask? A tweetup is the actual face-to-face meeting of Twitter users. Tweetups are a chance for users to meet in real life and convert 140 character engagements or conversations
CIS National Men’s Hockey Game 6: UNB vs UQTR
Game 6 of the CIS Nationals Men’s Hockey tournament has completed!
Here’s our broadcast of the game between UNB and UQTR.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
CIS National Men’s Hockey Game 5: Waterloo vs St Mary’s
Game 5 of the CIS Nationals Men’s Hockey tournament has completed!
Here’s our broadcast of the game between Waterloo and St Mary’s.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Wilsler’s Room Event
When Saturday, March 23, 2013 8:00pm until 11:00pm Where Wilser’s Room What Join CHSR 97.9FM on Saturday March 23, 2013 at The Wilser’s Room for an acoustic night as we show off some of Fredericton’s greatest talent. Logan Colter, Brydon Crain and Josh Bravener will take the stage beginning at 8pm. Why Cover is only
CIS National Men’s Hockey Game 4: Saskatchewan vs UQTR
Game 4 of the CIS Nationals Men’s Hockey tournament has completed!
Here’s our broadcast of the game between Saskatchewan and UQTR.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
CIS National Men’s Hockey Game 3: Alberta vs St Mary’s
Game 3 of the CIS Nationals Men’s Hockey tournament has completed!
Here’s our broadcast of the game between Alberta and St Mary’s.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
Hot Dog BBQ
When Friday, March 22, 2013 11:00am until 2:00pm Where The Cellar Pub Patio What Pig out with us March 22nd on The Cellar’s patio! Why As part of CHSR’s annual FunDrive we will BBQ you a hot dog for a donation between 11am and 2pm with all proceeds going to CHSR 97.9FM, your campus/community radio

