Long Beach City College’s Radio Club hosted live karaoke and musical chairs during this years Pajama Jam, where funds were raised to help homeless students on campus.
The event was held in the Nordic Lounge located in the E-building on May 15 from noon to 3 p.m. and was also broadcasted live on the LBCC radio station, KLBC.
The winners of musical chairs were awarded with prizes such as gift cards and candy bags, while karaoke participants received applause and support from the crowd.
Students in the radio program sold snacks and drinks to raise money for their cause.
The event was put together by students in the program and club, including club president and student, Joe Ramirez.
“Everything is all student ran. Everything from the directing to the stage manager and audio is all students. We’ve been doing the Pajama Jam for the past three or four years and it’s been pretty successful,” said Ramirez.
“Something else I am trying to do as president is stay up to date with the campus and merge programs together.”
Kamron Rhodes, the master of ceremonies, is also a student at LBCC and orchestrated the games and karaoke.
Rhodes also has a show on KLBC radio, “Mornings with Kamron” from 10 to 11 a.m.
“My job as the emcee is to get everyone on stage and set up a game of musical chairs.” said Rhodes.
“I don’t wanna hear any dirty rapping or anything like that because if I do, you will be asked to leave the stage.”
Professor for the radio program Ken Borgers, was present to help coordinate the event and spread awareness about the program’s goals.
The Pajama Jam has been an event at LBCC for the past four years and some of the activities have been alternated through the semesters.
“Musical Chairs has been incredibly popular. We used to have a variety of games, but this is what the people want, so we kept it,” said Borgers.
“This year we have also added a new element that we haven’t done in the past few years, and that is karaoke. It is like a hot air balloon, people are just attracted to it.”
The college radio has been awarded the Spirit of College Radio award four of the last five years by the College Radio Foundation and is hoping for the same in the future.
“The program is at its height and has never been stronger. That is because of all the active people in this program,” said Borgers.