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NOVEMBER 3, 2005 ~Page 4 FEATURES Thomas Roberts of CNN Returns to the Hill ("Roberts" from page 1) drew most of the laughs. reminding them that having during college. He has logged over 3,000 ale, but you don't get the Prior to an interview in an easy going personality is a Due to the ceblevtston television hours in the course sense of thousands of individ- Philadelphia, Roberts forgot staple in his business. company's small size, Roberts of four years at the station, he uals that lived in this district." to bring formal pants, which Students' reviews of his was able to get hands-on told the standing room only Another compelling story proved not to be a big deal visit were nothing but favor- experience; he told students crowd last week. that Roberts was eager to since television audiences can- able. and members of the college After graduation, Roberts report on was when the statue not see pants behind the Good people skills are community that he instantly lost touch with the school and of Saddam Hussein was anchor desk anyway. But the what strike me the most. [He] fell in love with the broadcast- his journalism professor, Terry knocked down. He was folks at the station liked the was friendly, open, and will- ing business. Dalton. Months ago, they reporting live at the time and gutsy young man who joked ing to answer questions," said It became, in Roberts reconnected and Roberts told himself to "make a men- about forgetting his pants and Dan Whitney. words, "something r enjoyed spoke at on of the Admitted tal note of that." aced the on camera tests and Roberts noted that he is "a and had passion for." Student Days in April. Dalton Perhaps the event that offered him a job. big believer in education, but Roberts advised every stu- said he was eager to bring him will remain in his mind as his Ironically, he told the a bigger believer in being a dent interested in broadcast- to campus agalll, and best interview took place with audience, CNN Atlanta called "do-er" as well. "Great reward ing to get an internship: Homecoming week was per- astronaut John Glenn. Roberts and offered him an interview means great risk," he "Internships are the way to go. fect since Roberts would be in said he was just blown away within days after the explained "...and in certain They are the absolute best way town to see the game for the and, at the time, he thought, Philadelphia offer. cases great self sacrifice." to go. You get practical, real first time in ovec ten years. '''Wow, this guy is cool, what In CNN's grand lobby, Roberts, a communica- world experience." Roberts said he was also he has seen is absolutely Roberts stepped in .a wad of tions major and the first stu- In 2001, after years of hard excited to see his old fraterni- amazing." gum. He survived the crazy dent to graduate with a jour- work, Roberts became a part ty, the Preachers with whom In addition to discussing interview that probably "took nalism minor started his of CNN. He now co-anchors he enjoyed years of fun. the two weeks he spent in ten years off my life" and was broadcasting career small. His CNN Headline News Prime Roberts' words convinced New Orleans, Roberts offered the job. first reporting and real paying with Sophia Choi five nights a many listeners that "whatever charmed the audience with Stick gum on your shoe, it job was with a local station, week from eNN's world you choose to do in this life, his easygoing personality and works like a charm," Roberts Prestige Cablevision. CV3, headquarters in Atlanta, you can go anywhere from the humor. His interview stories joked with the audience, where he had an internship Georgia. HiU.." Ernie Ogle: The Man, The Myth, The Voice Ernie Ogle experience because The shady part about The options are end- TODD KNEPPER Department says "even if he is STAFF WRITER after 35 years, Ogle retired. Ernie's existence at our insti- less. only here twice a week it's The semester began without is tution derives from students Well, they were end- great to still have him He left, then returned. frequent greetings. not really knowing who he is. less. around." Who is he? Or is he at all? Ernie Ogle's mystique Even though his voice is I recently tracked Ernie officially wants The voice of Ernie prompted printed shirts with known by many students and Ernie down to crack the mys- to make known that "just Ogle, McDaniel's former the following slogans: "Who faculty members would many tery. because some messages are Telecommunications Manager is Ernie Ogle?" and "Bring people be able to identify and I will begin by telling left throughout the late used to be as frequent as late Back Ogle," said Junior Art thank Ernie for his services? you that he is real. Ernie is a night/ early morning, Iam not arrivals to class. Sometimes Club President Ali Oargon. Could anyone actually point a slightly older and gently stem actually getting up at th,?se the first greeting in the morn- Defying rumors of blistery "delete" finger at the kind of guy. He has worked hours and recording them. ing, other times the last greet- departure, Ernie remains on accused? for the College for 35 years, The cut back in hours ing at night (depending on the "The Hill." For the active and Has anyone ever laid and expects to stick around for is great for him because it time students check their enthused, Ernie will continue eyes on this man? Could he in a few more. gives him for family time, he phone messages), Ogle's leading you down the infor- fact be a robot? His name cer- Although officially said. He is a proud father of "news" had been tagged by mation superhighway. As for tainly fits all possibilities. Is retired, Ernie is in his office on two and grandfather of two as , students as informative or the aurally nauseas, you will he 6'5" and clumsy, or short, Tuesday and Wednesday as well. of Ernie Ogle is full continuously annoying. again often be pierced with cut, and a regular in Daytona Te lee 0 m m u n i c a t i on s character and certainly more His voice was undeni- those infamous 6 words: Beach for Spring Break? Technician. than just a voice. ably recognizable. But Class of "Message number one, from - Young or old? Into bluegrass Chris Matthews of the 2009 was almost denied the Ernie Ogle." or gangster rap? Te lee a m m u n i ca t i on s Three More Albums You Haven't Heard Local Album: The Low Life TODD KNEPPER New Album: DangerDoom - "Daisy Cutter" STAFF WRITER "The Mouse and the Mask" The Low Life is yet You don't have to another local bar-scene band familiar with Dj pangermoce that is fueled by a large and Live Album: Xavier Rudd - "Live in Canada" and respected rapper Doom t. loyal college following. The appreciate this album. Thet band's most general com- Xavier is quite possibly the most talented, yet unheard of musician lurking around the inde- collaboration and the birth 0 parison is to Sublime. The pendent scene. This recording caprures f S tracks from a set Rudd played up in Canada in 2001. this project was based on the sound is somewhat seasonal Using the word "play" doesn't quite describe i~,Xavier "jams.". Sho~ing his .knack for compost- two masterminds love for th (summer): comprised of ticn, and great ear, he brings to the s~age guitars, shakers, ~Idgend.oos, sltde. guitars, tongue Cartoon Network's late-nigh catchy reggae hooks, bon- drums, stomp boxes, djembes, harmonica, ankle bells, and a slide banjo. He claims to be able to segment, "Adult Swim." Th gos, and breezy melodies, separate his limbs into different rhythm sections. And understand, just because Xavier is most album contains character vole but at the same time there is known for pulling off up to four instruments at once, his voice shouldn't go unheralded. The es and skits from the follow a deeper and darker feeling music is pure, positive, and most of all has a natural vibe. The Australia native sings about his ing shows: Aqua Tee involved as TLL is not afraid homeland, humanity, spirituality, and the environment. His lyrics are compassionate and aim Hunger Force, Sealab 202 of coming across as punk. towards lifting up life, often through the representation of past events and stories. My personal and Harvey Birdman The D.C. natives find a way favorite song from this show is "Jack," a tale of one boy's cruelty, and another boy's forgiving Attorney at Law. This album . to keep their lyrics simple soul. The album is solid and deserves to be heard. strictly for comedic purposes and powerful, but shy away OJ Dangermouse is mostl from the cheesy side. "Daisy noted for his recent attack a Cutter," their sophomore mixing The Beetles' "Whit album is a good blend of Album" with Iay-Z's "Bla current tracks and older, Album." Whereas, Doom he previously finished tracks always taken on a cartoon-Ilk from the groups' high school persona and has been a stead days. TLL often plays gigs part of underground hip ho at the Recher Theatre in since 1991. "The Mouse an Towson, 9:30 Club in D.C., the Mask" has fans sayin and a few bars surrounding "it's about time," and oth York College. "Daisy musicians asking "why didn' Cutter" is sold at all Record I think of that?" and Tape Traders in MD.