"My mom, Astrid, dropped off a book at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
I dropped off a book at the University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus in the dorm house K1, room H on the desk. I also left one in the book donation bin in the…"
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MACHOMER: SHAKESPEARE MEETS SIMPSONS
Rick Miller is a tour-de-farce as he travels the world performing in the one-man show MacHomer, which combines the plot of Shakespeare's Macbeth and the voices of over forty Simpsons characters.
SYR comedy reporter Emma Piche spoke with Rick live from Los Angeles.
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SEASON SIX
MR. STEWART'S GOLLUM SMEAGOL IMPRESSION
Andy Serkis' played Gollum/Smeagol in Peter Jackson's epic retelling of Tolkein's Lord of the Rings. His inflections, tone and personality of both distinct characters is eerie. His physicality as an actor has made him a desirable member of many movie casts. Serkis is set to reprise his role in the prequel, The Hobbit, to be released in December. Here, Spartan Youth Radio producer Jayson Stewart shows respect for Serkis' performance in his impression of Gollum/Smeagol.
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MACHOMER: SHAKESPEARE MEETS
SIMPSONS
Rick Miller is a tour-de-farce as he travels the world performing in the one-man show MacHomer, which combines the plot of Shakespeare's Macbeth and the voices of over forty Simpsons characters. SYR comedy reporter Emma Piche spoke with Rick live from Los Angeles.
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WIRETAPPED: AN INTERVIEW WITH CBC RADIO'S JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN
Jonathan Goldstein is one of CBC Radio's most beloved and quirky hosts. His show "Wiretapped" and his novel "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bible!" is hilarious, insightful, wacky and intelligent. Spartan Youth Radio's Wade Owl spent some time chatting with Jonathan Goldstein.
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mmmMilk: The Movie
Wholesome. Cold. Fresh. From the days of the first mammal, milk has nourished the body and the soul. This creamy staple has inspired poets and bards, connected child and mother and altered the cuisines of societies worldwide. But, other than chocolate milk, this seemingly benine substance has its darkside. There is more to the story of bovine lactatation than meets the eye. Please learn from and enjoy this disservice announcement prepared by Spartan Youth Radio.
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THE LESSER BLESSED: Chatting With the Cast
Based on the hit novel by Canadian author Richard van Camp, The Lesser Blessed is a raw, rich and realistic story of Larry Sole, a Dogrib First Nations teenager trying to find his place in the modern world. Nicole Sago chatted with three of the stars: Kiowa Gordon (Embry Call in The Twilight Saga) Chloe Rose (Katie Matlin in Degarassi: The Next Generation) and Joel Evans in his breakout role.
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COME TOGETHER AGAINST BULLYING
This powerful public service announcement echoes the bullying that many girls face. Ugly, fat, slut, dyke, dumb...these words hurt and even pretty, thin, innocent, straight, intelligent girls are labelled by bullies. Help spread the challenge for girls to come together to stop bullying. WATCH IT HERE. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE.
SEASON 5
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"Sharon Semeniuk emailed us:"The Semeniuk Family found one of Spartan Youth Radio's books - a Captain Underpants [and the Zombie Nerds] - at the Espanola McDonald's on Tuesday May 8th 2012 near the cashiers' station. …"
"I released that Vampire Book at the Tim Hortan's in Esponola and The Captain Underpants and the Wedgie Woman at the Winkle's in Espanola
Amanda released Captain Underpants and The Zombie Nerds at McDonalds in Espanola, and The…"
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HOOKED ON FISHING
Spartan Youth Radio partnered with Hooked4Life.ca and Flymart.ca to produce a short instructional video on fishing titled: "A Medley of Skagit Casts". View it here.
LITERACY MEETS PROMOTION
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MUSE 2012
Every year, Spartan Youth Radio celebrates the end of the season with a concert and dinner called The Muse. Last year's event was a riot and the best part...it was totally free! Thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Education's SpeakUp! Grant of $1000 we are doing it all again!
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Muse 2012: Boogie at the Mountain
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on January 10, 2012 at 13:00 1 Comment 1 Like
Hot Album Review: Moby's Destroyed
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on January 4, 2012 at 21:00 0 Comments 1 Like
Pause for the Cause: Are You A Man?
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on December 12, 2011 at 22:30 0 Comments 1 Like
Hot Band Review: The Creepshow
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on December 2, 2011 at 22:00 2 Comments 1 Like
November Employee of the Month is a Multi-Award Winner!
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on December 1, 2011 at 15:15 0 Comments 0 Likes
MOSQUITOES CARRY THE ZOMBIE VIRUS
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on June 16, 2011 at 15:00 0 Comments 1 Like
Free Dinner Date for Spartan Youth Radio Fans
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EHS on Rick Mercer Report
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on March 28, 2011 at 14:00 0 Comments 1 Like
The Tech March
Posted by Wade Owl on February 23, 2011 at 16:30 0 Comments 1 Like
Will There Be a Heroes Movie?
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All Kinds of Different: A Half Decade of Spartan Youth Radio
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I'm still a member!!!
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Country Star Meets With Student Reporters
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Winnipeg is the True Heart of Canadian Music: the Weakerthans
Posted by Spartan Youth Radio on February 10, 2010 at 8:34 0 Comments 0 Likes
Mother Mother: Canadian Band Defies Label
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