NDSU Running and Dancing to Championships

Most of us were captivated by the run to the national championship made by the North Dakota State football team this past fall and early winter. Certainly it’s been a banner year for NDSU Athletics. But did you know another national championship was won by NDSU that didn’t involve any type of ball?

The NDSU Dance Team won the national championship in the Division 1 pom category at the 2012 UDA Cheer & Dance National Championship at Walt Disney World just one week after the Bison defeated Sam Houston State in Frisco, TX.

I mention this now because I had the opportunity to welcome into the studio three talented members of the 18-member championship team: Hillary Ehlen, Kristen Oldyn and Emily Sumpmann. Talking about competing, I found them to be no less passionate, focused and intense than anyone who puts on a football jersey.

Far too often, the great skill and athleticism of dancers and cheerleaders gets overlooked or flat-out dismissed within a university community. It’s not until you watch these young ladies compete that you understand the hours of training required are just as extensive and rigorous as anyone competing on a field or court.

Today at the Ramada Inn there will be a reception from 2 to 4 pm to honor the team. If you’re out and about – or even if you’re not – stop on by and help recognize the wonderful accomplishment of the national championship North Dakota State Dance Team!

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Friday February 10th

Friday on The CGP: UND Athletics Director Brian Faison with the latest on the Fighting Sioux nickname saga. Nationally syndicated media writer Brad Spirrison on IPAD 3, & latest hot Apps, entertainment journalist extraordinaire Jeanne Wolf, Gretchen Warren-Ehlen and several of her NDSU National Champion Dance Team members, and Michael Pink sings in studio with Grammy award winning songwriter Kostas for a special Bonus Music Friday!  Artists who have recorded Kostas music include Allison Krauss, Brooks and Dunn, Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, Etta James,  George Strait, The Dixie Chicks, The Mavericks, Wynonna & MANY more

Top 5 @ Noon, Late Night Comic Highlights and This Day in History as we’re all set for today’s program, live from Fargo.

It all starts at 11 am CT on AM 970 WDAY and worldwide online at WDAY.com or on your “Tune in Radio” Smart phone App!

If you’d like to join the discussion, here’s how you do it:

You can pop in our live chat room that we like to call “The Gabby Lounge” at WDAY.COM on the AM 970 page.  We interact with our listeners from all over world from Kitale, Kenya to Washington, D.C. and all points in between throughout the program!  Join us in the chat room… it’s free!

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Tomorrow: Grammy award winner Kostas

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kostas with Michael Pink tomorrow! Artists who have recorded Kostas music include Allison Krauss, Brooks and Dunn, Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, Etta James, Freddy Fender, George Strait, The Dixie Chicks, The Mavericks, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Wynonna & MANY more. He has homes in Montana and Nashville where he continues songwriting and performing. Lucky for us, Kostas and Michael Pink have become friends and during a visit here with Michael, he has been talked into doing a concert. But first…a musical preview/debut on CGP.
 

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Thursday January 9th

Today on The Christopher Gabriel Program: The latest thoughts on the UND restoration of the Fighting Sioux Nickname; Thursdays with Daryl your chance to ask questions with WDAY TV meteorologist Daryl Ritchison; and we welcome Jesse Veeder of Watford City, ND for another fantastic New Music Thursday! It all starts at 11 am CT on AM 970 WDAY & WDAY.com

Top 5 @ Noon, Late Night Comic Highlights and This Day in History as we’re all set for today’s program, live from Fargo.

It all starts at 11 am CT on AM 970 WDAY and worldwide online at WDAY.com or on your “Tune in Radio” Smart phone App!

If you’d like to join the discussion, here’s how you do it:

You can pop in our live chat room that we like to call “The Gabby Lounge” at WDAY.COM on the AM 970 page.  We interact with our listeners from all over world from Kitale, Kenya to Washington, D.C. and all points in between throughout the program!  Join us in the chat room… it’s free!

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Studio Lines: (701) 293-9000 (888) 970-9329

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Thursday Sneak Peek: Jessie Veeder!

Thursday Sneak Peek: She has shared the stage with Bobby Vee, Dan Seals, Keri Noble, The Wilkensons, Chuck Suchy and more and she makes her New Music Thursday debut tomorrow. Our Celebration of Women & Their Music previews continue as we welcome Jessie Veeder tomorrow all the way from Watford City! And another lucky listener will win a pair of tickets to next weekends Celebration at the Fargo Theatre. Join us 11-2 central time on AM 970 WDAY & WDAY.com

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Wednesday January 8th

Wednesday Sneak Peek: What to do about Syria? For that matter, how to deal with Russia. Russia and China veto a Security Council resolution demanding al-Assad stop the violence against the opposition. Meanwhile, Russia’s U.N. ambassador, Vitaly Churkin, said Moscow has been trying to work with Western countries, including the U.S,, to stop the killing in Syria. Toss in Israel’s latest thoughts on Iran, American troops in Afghanistan… we’re “this” close to the Middle East turning the entire world upside down. So what should the U.S. Big Picture position be?

Top 5 @ Noon, Late Night Comic Highlights and This Day in History as we’re all set for today’s program, live from Fargo.

It all starts at 11 am CT on AM 970 WDAY and worldwide online at WDAY.com or on your “Tune in Radio” Smart phone App!

If you’d like to join the discussion, here’s how you do it:

You can pop in our live chat room that we like to call “The Gabby Lounge” at WDAY.COM on the AM 970 page.  We interact with our listeners from all over world from Kitale, Kenya to Washington, D.C. and all points in between throughout the program!  Join us in the chat room… it’s free!

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Studio Lines: (701) 293-9000 (888) 970-9329

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Tuesday January 7th

Tuesday on The Christopher Gabriel Program: How do you speak to multiple generations in a workplace? National known motivational speaker Jason Dorsey joins us to talk about his upcoming speech in our area. Syndicated green living writer Wendy Gabriel has our Simple Tips for Green Living. And we’ll discuss the U.S. Constitution; Is it dated or out of favor in it’s structure for Amerians?

Top 5 @ Noon, Late Night Comic Highlights and This Day in History as we’re all set for today’s program, live from Fargo.

It all starts at 11 am CT on AM 970 WDAY and worldwide online at WDAY.com or on your “Tune in Radio” Smart phone App!

If you’d like to join the discussion, here’s how you do it:

You can pop in our live chat room that we like to call “The Gabby Lounge” at WDAY.COM on the AM 970 page.  We interact with our listeners from all over world from Kitale, Kenya to Washington, D.C. and all points in between throughout the program!  Join us in the chat room… it’s free!

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Studio Lines: (701) 293-9000 (888) 970-9329

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Monday February 6th

Today on The Christopher Gabriel Program:  We’ll break down the Super Bowl, the ads and LSU’s Les Miles among other things in our Monday Sports Rap with KCBS San Francisco’s Marty Lenz as always.  Also, we’ll tell about about an incredible social project on the streets of D.C. and ask you why you think the results turned out the way they did? Also we’re talking about Giving Hearts Day and a lot more!

Top 5 @ Noon, Late Night Comic Highlights and This Day in History as we’re all set for today’s program, live from Fargo.

It all starts at 11 am CT on AM 970 WDAY and worldwide online at WDAY.com or on your “Tune in Radio” Smart phone App!

If you’d like to join the discussion, here’s how you do it:

You can pop in our live chat room that we like to call “The Gabby Lounge” at WDAY.COM on the AM 970 page.  We interact with our listeners from all over world from Kitale, Kenya to Washington, D.C. and all points in between throughout the program!  Join us in the chat room… it’s free!

talk@wday.com   is our in studio Email

Studio Lines: (701) 293-9000 (888) 970-9329

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Monday Sneak Peek

Monday Sneak Peek: The Super Bowl, the ads and LSU’s Les Miles. Were his comments about former recruit Gunner Kiel (who de-committed and signed with Notre Dame) over the line and out of bounds? Also we’re talking about Giving Hearts Day and a lot more! We’re live from Fargo at 11a CT on 970 WDAY and worldwide online at WDAY.com

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Friday January 3rd

Today on The Christopher Gabriel Program: Bob Busser who photographs… ballparks, stadiums and arenas, joins us. We’ll unveil the NFL Hottie of the Year (still time to vote ladies) And of course, the WDAY NFL Experts will gather one last time to break down the Super Bowl. Jeanne Wolf is live from Hollywood as always at 11:35 with the best picks for your weekend movies!

Top 5 @ Noon, Late Night Comic Highlights and This Day in History as we’re all set for today’s program, live from Fargo.

It all starts at 11 am CT on AM 970 WDAY and worldwide online at WDAY.com or on your “Tune in Radio” Smart phone App!

If you’d like to join the discussion, here’s how you do it:

You can pop in our live chat room that we like to call “The Gabby Lounge” at WDAY.COM on the AM 970 page.  We interact with you live throughout the program as well as our listeners from all over world from Kitale, Kenya to Washington, D.C. and all points in between!

talk@wday.com   is our in studio Email

Studio Lines: (701) 293-9000 (888) 970-9329

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