North Gate Radio http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr A production of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:15:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 North Gate Radio is a weekly radio show produced by the Graduate School of Journalism at UC Berkeley. Everything you hear is created by students in J275. A production of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. no One On One With Brian Edge http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/one-on-one-with-brian-edge/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/one-on-one-with-brian-edge/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:10:43 +0000 njones http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=4681 This New Years the Gilman, a not for profit punk rock club will celebrate its 25 year anniversary.Mark Oltmanns talks with Brian Edge, author of “924 Gilman: The Story So Far,” about how this small gem of a venue is much more than just the few bands that played there and went on to become famous.

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To read more about the Gilman check out their website at http://www.924gilman.org/blog/
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]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/one-on-one-with-brian-edge/feed/ 0 This New Years the Gilman, a not for profit punk rock club will celebrate its 25 year anniversary.Mark Oltmanns talks with Brian Edge, author of “924 Gilman: The Story So Far,” about how this small gem of a venue is much more than just the few bands that played there and went on to become famous. Download MP3 To read more about the Gilman check out their website at http://www.924gilman.org/blog/ For a list of upcoming events go to http://www.924gilman.org/blog/?cat=3 This New Years the Gilman, a not for profit punk rock club will celebrate its 25 year anniversary.Mark Oltmanns talks with Brian Edge, author of “924 Gilman: The Story So Far,” about how this small gem of a venue is much more than just [...] Bart’s Cinematic Past http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/barts-cinematic-past/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/barts-cinematic-past/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:08:34 +0000 njones http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=4691 When it opened in 1972, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, or BART, was the poster child of cutting-edge design.But lately BART’s reputation has faded. Riders now complain about sanitation on the trains, and some say the system’s police force has become overbearing. So as BART approaches its 40th birthday, it may be hard to imagine that this system was once a symbol of the future in Hollywood films. Caroline Bins digs into BART’s cinematic history.

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BART in the movies:

THX 1138. The first BART in the movies, this 1971 sci-fi drama was the feature-length film debut of George Lucas.

They Call Me MISTER Tibbs! (1970), starring Sidney Poitier. Chase scene at still-under-construction Montgomery Street Station and a little bit into the tunnel.

The Domino Principle. This 1977 feature starring Gene Hackman has a shot of Hackman on a BART train, and shows a train coming into Fruitvale Station.

The Princess and the Cabbie (1981) The story of a princess who falls for a literary cab driver and learns to use BART to navigate San Francisco.

Predator 2. this 1990 release features Danny Glover Predator 2 is set in Los Angeles but shows the characters getting on a BART train.

The Pursuit of Happyness. This Oscar-nominated 2006 Will Smith film is the best recent example we can find of BART in the movies.

]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/barts-cinematic-past/feed/ 0 When it opened in 1972, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, or BART, was the poster child of cutting-edge design.But lately BART’s reputation has faded. Riders now complain about sanitation on the trains, and some say the system’s police force has become overbearing. So as BART approaches its 40th birthday, it may be hard to imagine that this system was once a symbol of the future in Hollywood films. Caroline Bins digs into BART’s cinematic history. Download MP3 BART in the movies: THX 1138. The first BART in the movies, this 1971 sci-fi drama was the feature-length film debut of George Lucas. They Call Me MISTER Tibbs! (1970), starring Sidney Poitier. Chase scene at still-under-construction Montgomery Street Station and a little bit into the tunnel. The Domino Principle. This 1977 feature starring Gene Hackman has a shot of Hackman on a BART train, and shows a train coming into Fruitvale Station. The Princess and the Cabbie (1981) The story of a princess who falls for a literary cab driver and learns to use BART to navigate San Francisco. Predator 2. this 1990 release features Danny Glover Predator 2 is set in Los Angeles but shows the characters getting on a BART train. The Pursuit of Happyness. This Oscar-nominated 2006 Will Smith film is the best recent example we can find of BART in the movies. When it opened in 1972, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, or BART, was the poster child of cutting-edge design.But lately BART’s reputation has faded. Riders now complain about sanitation on the trains, and some say the system’s police [...] What Mark Twain Did & Didn’t Say About San Francisco http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/what-mark-twain-did-didn%e2%80%99t-say-about-san-francisco/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/what-mark-twain-did-didn%e2%80%99t-say-about-san-francisco/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:07:40 +0000 njones http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=4696 A lot has been written and said about the city of San Francisco.One of the most famous, is the comment attributed to Mark Twain – “The coldest winter I ever spent; was a summer in San Francisco.” But we find out that this might just be the wittiest thing Mark Twain never said.

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Songs featured in this segment:
California Dreamin’ by the Mamas & Papas
Jumpers by Sleater-Kinney

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]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/what-mark-twain-did-didn%e2%80%99t-say-about-san-francisco/feed/ 0 A lot has been written and said about the city of San Francisco.One of the most famous, is the comment attributed to Mark Twain – “The coldest winter I ever spent; was a summer in San Francisco.” But we find out that this might just be the wittiest thing Mark Twain never said. Download MP3 Songs featured in this segment: California Dreamin’ by the Mamas & Papas Jumpers by Sleater-Kinney Check out the Mark Twain Project here. A lot has been written and said about the city of San Francisco.One of the most famous, is the comment attributed to Mark Twain – “The coldest winter I ever spent; was a summer in San Francisco.” But we find out that this might just be the [...] San Francisco: The Final Frontier? http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/san-francisco-the-final-frontier/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/san-francisco-the-final-frontier/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:06:03 +0000 njones http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=4702 San Francisco pops up again and again in science fiction, but nowhere more than in the world of Star Trek.Reporter Ted Trautman, who happens to be a bona fide Trekkie, considers what it is about San Francisco that earns the city a seat at the center of the galaxy.

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]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/san-francisco-the-final-frontier/feed/ 0 San Francisco pops up again and again in science fiction, but nowhere more than in the world of Star Trek.Reporter Ted Trautman, who happens to be a bona fide Trekkie, considers what it is about San Francisco that earns the city a seat at the center of the galaxy. Download MP3 San Francisco pops up again and again in science fiction, but nowhere more than in the world of Star Trek.Reporter Ted Trautman, who happens to be a bona fide Trekkie, considers what it is about San Francisco that earns the city a seat at the [...] Teaching Science http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/teaching-science/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/teaching-science/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:07:44 +0000 njones http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=4640 Recently a few researchers put California’s science education system under a microscope.They found that the status of science teaching and learning in elementary schools is lacking. Fewer students have the opportunities to engage science education because of budget cuts, access to materials and emphasis on English and Math test scores. Ashley Hopkinson visits a classroom at The Lawrence Hall of Science to talk to teachers and researchers about results and solutions.

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]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/teaching-science/feed/ 0 Recently a few researchers put California’s science education system under a microscope.They found that the status of science teaching and learning in elementary schools is lacking. Fewer students have the opportunities to engage science education because of budget cuts, access to materials and emphasis on English and Math test scores. Ashley Hopkinson visits a classroom at The Lawrence Hall of Science to talk to teachers and researchers about results and solutions. Download MP3 To download a copy of the study visit this website. Recently a few researchers put California’s science education system under a microscope.They found that the status of science teaching and learning in elementary schools is lacking. Fewer students have the opportunities to engage science [...] Taxi http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/taxi/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/taxi/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:06:07 +0000 njones http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=4635

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]]> http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/in-scholarly-fashion/feed/ 0 Some people will take any job they can find–especially in this economy–while others spend years looking for the perfect niche.Tom Brunzell went one step further. After years building up a promising career in fashion, Tom realized he was in the wrong industry altogether. He left behind the glamor of the fashion world and became something else entirely: a teacher. Download MP3 Some people will take any job they can find–especially in this economy–while others spend years looking for the perfect niche.Tom Brunzell went one step further. After years building up a promising career in fashion, Tom realized he was in the [...] Pastor http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/pastor/ http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/pastor/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:04:05 +0000 njones http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/radio/ngr/?p=4625

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