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"Java Jams" jettisoned from UPB fall activities
By: Mallory Peebles
Issue date: 10/22/08 Section: News
The Union Program Board will not host any Java Jams shows this semester. Students may not have noticed this, but the program was cancelled due to an apparent lack of interest.
Java Jams was set up for students who play in bands or enjoy performing. Last year, anyone could sign up and be paid a minimal fee of about $50.
Taylor Little, UPB Facilities Coordinator, said that budget restraints were one reason Java Jams was cut. UPB is also working to make the Carol Burke lounge more of a hangout place than a study area, according to Little.
"Right now we don't have the resources for Java Jams. Also, I didn't feel like that many students participated. It was the same students over and over. We weren't bringing in new performers," said Little.
Stephanie Meyers, a student at CSU Stanislaus, frequently participated in Java Jams and said she is upset that UPB didn't bring it back.
"I really loved doing Java Jams shows," Meyers said. "I told them they don't have to pay me."
Little said gratis student participation would be one of the changes it would make if it brought back Java Jams. Little expects to have something put together by spring.
"Most likely it won't be called Java Jams, but we don't have a name for it yet. We want to set up the new program more like the open mic thing. Maybe like karaoke," said Little.
For information on other programs and services provided by UPB, visit the school's website or call (209) 667-3776.
Java Jams was set up for students who play in bands or enjoy performing. Last year, anyone could sign up and be paid a minimal fee of about $50.
Taylor Little, UPB Facilities Coordinator, said that budget restraints were one reason Java Jams was cut. UPB is also working to make the Carol Burke lounge more of a hangout place than a study area, according to Little.
"Right now we don't have the resources for Java Jams. Also, I didn't feel like that many students participated. It was the same students over and over. We weren't bringing in new performers," said Little.
Stephanie Meyers, a student at CSU Stanislaus, frequently participated in Java Jams and said she is upset that UPB didn't bring it back.
"I really loved doing Java Jams shows," Meyers said. "I told them they don't have to pay me."
Little said gratis student participation would be one of the changes it would make if it brought back Java Jams. Little expects to have something put together by spring.
"Most likely it won't be called Java Jams, but we don't have a name for it yet. We want to set up the new program more like the open mic thing. Maybe like karaoke," said Little.
For information on other programs and services provided by UPB, visit the school's website or call (209) 667-3776.
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