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Recap: An Evening Under the Sun in Little Haiti

Friday, July 2, 2010

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Recap: An Evening Under the Sun in Little Haiti

About 200 people gathered for stories and music at An Evening Under the Sun. The event showcased Under the Sun's upcoming radio special, which tells stories of how life in South Florida has changed after the earthquake in Haiti. The event also raised money for relief efforts in Haiti by Food for the Poor. Click here to get a visual recap of an Evening Under the Sun.

Teens Buddy Up With Quake Survivors

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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Teens Buddy Up With Quake Survivors

High school is hard enough already. Imagine facing a foreign language, culture, and school system. Haitian students at Boyd Anderson High in Lauderdale Lakes paired up with new arrivals after the earthquake to help ease their way. Click here to listen to the story.

More Voices of Teen “Ambassadors” from Boyd Anderson High

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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More Voices of Teen “Ambassadors” from Boyd Anderson High

Under the Sun listeners were introduced to students James Celestin and Michel Philco from Boyd Anderson High in our "Teens Buddy up with Quake Survivors" story. Here are some more voices from the students at Boyd Anderson High.

Tim Calver: Freediving and Photography

Sunday, June 20, 2010

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Tim Calver: Freediving and Photography

Tim Calver is a Miami Beach-based photographer who uses freediving techniques to capture stunning underwater images. Listen to him explain how he shot this picture of a free diver and a humpback whale in Moorea.

Helping Haiti With Music

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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Helping Haiti With Music

Have a listen to some of the songs released in the aftermath of Haiti's devastating January earthquake, including a couple by local artists.

Free Divers Add Depth To Their Lives

Thursday, June 10, 2010

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Free Divers Add Depth To Their Lives

South Florida is becoming a freediving hub, thanks in part to renowned Czech diver Martin Stepanek, who teaches here. Last year he set a world record by diving to 400 feet... on a single breath. Colleagues dubbed him the deepest man in the world.

Under the Sun Blog and “Underwater, but Undeterred” story win statewide awards

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

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Under the Sun Blog and “Underwater, but Undeterred” story win statewide awards

Under the Sun won a Society of Professional Journalists award for best blog affiliated with a media outlet in Florida. Ruth Morris's piece, "Under Water, but Undeterred" earned an award for best continuous coverage in radio.

Hurricane, I Mean Earthquake Extra: How Word Meanings Change

Friday, May 14, 2010

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Hurricane, I Mean Earthquake Extra: How Word Meanings Change

Salt=salary? Dan Grech speaks with linguistics expert, Feryal Yavas, about how words change over time. Listen to this web extra here.

Hurricane, I Mean Earthquake

Thursday, May 13, 2010

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Hurricane, I Mean Earthquake

Have you heard anyone slip up and say "the hurricane in Haiti," when they meant to say "earthquake?" Hurricanes and earthquakes are both disasters, but could these words become interchangeable? Under the Sun co-host Dan Grech speaks with a linguistics expert about the potential meaning of this error. You can listen to his interview here.

Under The Sun Awards

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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Under The Sun Awards

Under The Sun has won several awards in recent weeks, for stories on everything from surviving the condo crisis to working as a professional mermaid...

Music From Episode 5: Haiti Episode

DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars - Under the Sun Theme
Jacques Saveur Jean - Haïti Chérie

Romel Joseph - My Favorite Things (recorded by Hannah Sampson)

Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours choir - Mwen Pap Sa Bliye (recorded by Kenny Malone)

Haitian Patients in Medishare Tent - Jesus, Thank You For Loving Us (recorded by David Chan)

Why We're Telling These Stories

From Abe Rich's nephew...

On behalf of my family, friends and those that were close to my Uncle - thank you! It is truly a treasure to have the piece recorded and available for us and future generations to cherish. The story really captures his character, persona and spirit. Abe was a simple man, a man who struggled to survive during a tragic era in our history. His traumas and survival instinct kept him alive in Europe, Israel and in Miami as he worked till he could no longer stand up. As it said on his shop wall... "There is no substitute for hard work." I believe you and everyone at WLRN work very hard to provide us with wonderful programming and go above and beyond your call of duty. Thank you very much.

Shawn Rich

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