Studentsbrave Friday 13th for Fest

On Friday, Nov. 13, 89.1 WYBF-FM The Edge and the Campus Activities and Programming Board sponsored the second annual Triskaidekaphobia Fest. Four bands entertained students gathered in the Founder's Hall gym.

1ison Briant staff writer

'y do a Friday and the 13th of the month coincide.

1 they do, however, thrilling things seem to happen.

1ps this explains the reason why so many people suffer from iekaphobia, or the abnormal fear of the number 13.

ni's radio station, 89.1 WYBF-FM, The Edge, and the 1s Activities Planning Board spon- ume and intensity as the night progressed.

Grow played to a sparse audience of both die-hard fans and to those getting an early start on their evening.

By the time the second band, Tom Gillam, took the stage, a decent-sized gathering lingered in the bleachers, eating pizza and drinking beer.

Tom Gillam is recognized for its unique sound-a blend of rock and country that appeared to appeal to those in attendance.

Following "thisperformance, Room With A View raised the level of enthusiasm in the gym with their techno/rock music-style combination. ed the second annual Triskaidekaphobia Fest-a night of live bands, dancing and refreshments in honor of this bizarre date.

This past Friday night, which ust so happened to be the 13th of November, the Founder's Hall gym was host to four live bands: Grow, Tom Gillam, Room With A View and Thicker Than

Water.

"At the beginning I was skeptical. However, by 11:30 p.m. the crowds had definitely arrived."

Kelly Monahan

WYBF operations manager

In comparison to the first Triskaidekaphobia Fest, this year's ·egan slowly with a gradually increasing ~,vwd.

The music similarly increased in popularity, vol-

Even though the alcoholic beverages were finished off after the third band, the long awaited appearance by Thicker Than Water, with Cabrini student and guitarist John Bozzuto, earned the highest attending and most energetic crowd. Students noticeably showed their support to their fellow schoolmate and his band.

Overall, the organizers of this event succeeded at providing the students with a worthy and enjoyable evening.

"It would have been better if more students came," firstyear student Chris Campanara said.

The lead producer of the night's activities, WYBF operations manager Kelly Ann Monahan, expressed her concerns and convictions about the success of the Fest.

"At the beginning I was skeptical," she said. "However, by 11:30 p.m. the crowds had definitely arrived."

"The station made more money this year than last year and I am very pleased with the overall outcome," Monahan said.