Music has an inexplicable ability to trigger emotions, bringing even the most unexpected groups of people together and encourage self-expression. Baylor students have a unique opportunity to take advantage of all that music has to offer and bring the passion for it to life through Uproar Records, a fully functioning student-run record label here on campus.
Uproar provides students the opportunity to learn what the music industry is really like, from signing with a record label to putting on a show and dealing with the less discussed but indispensable business and marketing side of the music scene.
This
organization gives students that plan to have careers as recording artists
experience with what being in the music and entertainment scene is truly like, providing them with the opportunity to perform at campus events and promote their
name in the Baylor community.
This year, Uproar booked two of its artists to
perform at Dia Del Oso. Along with this, Uproar Records puts on various events of
its own that are also useful marketing tools. Project Greenway is a recyclable
fashion show and concert that Uproar puts on annually, and this year Tranny
Stevens and Manifest Music Company, two of the three signed Uproar artists,
participated in the event.
Music is, of
course, the essential component of the organization, though you don’t
necessarily have to be a music aficionado or world-class performing artist to
get involved with Uproar Records. One of the great aspects of Uproar is that it
provides the more business-inclined thinkers with the chance to get the same
hands-on experience that the performers do.
“In school, we’re inundated in
opportunities to learn about business on an academic level, but [we’re given]
few opportunities to actually practice it. We have professors who are very
knowledgeable about the commercial world, and the music business specifically,
who are passionate about teaching their students. Uproar Records is the perfect
place to operate a business with the guidance of industry professionals,” Taylor
Bullard, the 2014-2015 president of Uproar Records, commented.
Artists are the
obvious crucial element to the record label, and there is an extensive audition
process that takes place in the beginning of the fall semester to narrow down
the selections for the year’s talent. This year, three artists/groups were
chosen to work with Uproar: Manifest Music Company, Tranny Stevens and Luke
Hicks. Each has his/her own unique style, though they can all be considered to
fall under the singer-songwriter category. Uproar plans on expanding their
music variety, hoping to reach out to listeners of all genres of music.
“We
have spent a lot of resources in the singer-songwriter field, which is good
because that’s big in our community, but we would definitely like to branch out
some more and pick up artists that would be viable options for on and off
campus events” Bullard said.
Uproar Records is
an organization like none other on Baylor’s campus that provides an outlet to
showcase the immense talent that is present on campus, both through the
performers and the people working behind the scenes.
Photo courtesy of uproarrecords.com
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January 19th is the first day of the second semester at the University of Dayton, and students couldn't be more excited. However, the excitement that students are experiencing may be short-lived once they see what this semester's courses will entail. Although students will be happy to be back at Dayton, they may realize this semester will be more difficult than they predicted. Here are some things that happen during syllabus week explained by " The Office."
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6. You resent the professors that keep you for the whole class time on the first day.
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Cinderella, “The Clean Freak”
Much like Cinderella, this is the friend who goes around cleaning all the time. It is just who she is, and there isn’t much she can do to stop it. There are times this friend will go and find things which maybe aren’t even dirty and clean them anyway. She also really loves animals, and on many occasions you’ll find her befriending (Read: talking to them like they understand) various animals at parties whether it be a cat, dog, guinea pig…
Snow White, “The Friendly One”
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Belle, “The Studious One”
This is the person in your friend group who has her stuff together academically all the time. She has no idea what it is like to spend a night cramming for a test, or finishing an essay, because she has had it done for a week by that point. She is the friend who texts in the group chat to make sure everyone knows when major events, such as registration, are coming up. Her second home is probably the library, and in reality you’ll probably find her there more than you’ll ever find her at her real home.
Mulan, “The Fighter”
This girl, much like Mulan, is adventurous. Not only is she adventurous though, she is extremely determined and strong-willed. She knows exactly what she wants, and she goes for it. There is no telling her “no you can’t do that” in fact, if you tell her she can’t do something it is almost guaranteed she will (and she’ll probably do it better than you ever expected).
Pocahontas, “The Peace Keeper”
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Sleeping Beauty, “The Sleepy One”
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Now that Halloween is over, it's time to focus on the Holiday Season. Don't get me wrong, I think Thanksgiving is great and can't wait for it, but nothing gives me greater joy than watching Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas, lighting peppermint scented candles, decking the halls, and baking gingerbread cookies. So while we approach the greatest time of the year, let's watch the 15 best Christmas movies of all time.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
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A Christmas Story (1983)
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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.Home Alone (1990)
Being home alone without any parental supervision was every kid's dream.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Nothing says "Christmas" quite like a claymation movie.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
The Heat Miser and Snow Miser are hands down the best part of this movie.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)
This movie is cool because you get to see the back story behind Santa and where all of his traditions come from. But watch out for Burgermeister Meisterburger!
The Polar Express (2004)
This was my favorite Christmas book when I was growing up and I remember being so excited when they turned it into a movie. It will always remind me to believe, even when I can't see it.
The Santa Clause (1994)
"Does this look like a little weight to you? - after you eat Thanksgiving dinner
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
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A Christmas Carol (1992)
[Screams Internally]. While every version of this movie is worth watching, the muppet version tops them all.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
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Elf (2003)
If you think that this movie wouldn't be on the list, "you sit on a throne of lies" and you're a "cotton-headed ninny-muggins."
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