Serving In Sinai

The Americana Food Court in the American University in Cairo is a chaotic experience from the moment you push through its big creaky doors. But each experience somehow seems to be more familiar than the one before it. This is a typical encounter with the Americana Food Court and all of its sounds and smells. 

Transcript:
The most reliable place in A-U-C; the Americana Food Court. Everytime I walk in there I can always expect the same things to happen; I see the same things, I hear the same sounds, I even have the same conversations. Whenever I start to feel a bit peckish, I know exactly where I’m supposed to head. I push through the old, heavy double doors and enter a world of food and chaos. I walk past people laughing with friends others studying, and some just hungrily focused on their food. After the usual indecisiveness, I walk past Butcher’s Burger and hear the clerk calling out order numbers I force myself passed Smiley’s Grill trying to convince myself that the sound and smell of those fries being made don’t have my name written all over them, and head to Subway to place my routine order for a misleadingly healthy sandwich. I grab a bag of chips, confirming the misleading part, and try to find a table that isn’t too crowded. I finish my sandwich and walk towards the large doors, reflexively extending my arm out so that the all too familiar swing of the door doesn’t hit me in the face.I leave the Americana Food Court planning out how I’m gonna bring a home-cooked meal to uni the next day, but deep down knowing that I’ll be right back here tomorrow doing the same, unfailing routine. 

All sounds were gathered by Eman Kharoshah and I, using a Zoom H5 Recorder.

Image Credits: Nadine El Guiddawy

The Americana Food Court Frenzy

Show notes for The Rundown for Saturday, October 10th 2019

On this episode of The Rundown, host Ahmed El-Sayed and producers Majed Manea and Serien Abu Bakr discuss current events in arts and entertainment. 

Topics discussed on the Roundtable Discussion:

The newly released Joker movie. 
--From : Looper.com
https://www.looper.com/149912/why-the-new-joker-movie-will-blow-you-away-in-2019/

The controversy over Mohamad Salah’s new GQ photoshoot after winning GQ Man of the Year. 
--From : Arabnews.com
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1570791/offbeat

The unique entertainment venue, UnicornGarden, that recently gained popularity in the AUC Greek Campus.   
--From : Facebook.com
https://www.facebook.com/UnicornGardenEG/

For the interview segment, Ahmed El-Sayed interviewed Hana Maged, student member of the CSTA club in AUC, about the Ezzat Abu Ouf Memorial Night.
https://see.news/csta-auc-organizes-ceremony-to-honor-ezzat-abou-aouf/

Credits: 
Music: Sleepless Nights by Anitek 
https://www.jamendo.com/track/802176/sleepless-nights?language=it

Image: Serien Abu Bakr

Professor: Kim Fox @ohradiogirl
Host: Ahmed El-Sayed @user-774252265
Producer 1: Serien Abu Bakr 
Producer 2: Majed Manea @user-94623456

Transcript for the show: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12CafHJUixdf0a8K8wVJr2EnY2Z3-xJUzJNSGF_nNPQQ/edit

The Rundown, The A.S.M Experience :: epi 2

A day in the life of Serien Abu Bakr; a senior at The American University in Cairo majoring in Communications and Media Arts and minoring in Business Administration. This project is produced for the Audio Production course (JRMC 4460) in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at AUC. The course is taught by professor Kim Fox.

All sounds and narration in the video were gathered by Serien Abu Bakr in and around Cairo, Egypt. 

Image Credits: Serien Abu Bakr 

Link to Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tu3P7WRP9rGzjTbPIVP15lSIEqh5rHrp9i6hS3lBJ_0/edit?usp=sharing

Chaotic Neutral

Show notes for The Rundown for Wednesday, October 30th 2019

On this episode of The Rundown, host Serien Abu Bakr and Caravan editors Dania Akkawi and Salma Ahmed discuss the new Caravan issue.  

Topic discussed on the Roundtable Discussion:

The Caravan Student Newspaper's behind the scenes decisions and struggles.    
--From : AUC Caravan
http://www.auccaravan.com/

The student profile on Amina Kerdani
	--From: AUC Caravan
	https://www.auccaravan.com/?p=8907


For the interview segment, Serien Abu Bakr interviewed Abdelrahman Nagy, Senior Director for The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)at AUC, about the new Global Evidence for Egypt Spotlight Series.
https://www.aucegypt.edu/news/j-pal-auc-partners-unicef-uses-evidence-based-methods-reduce-poverty

Credits: 
Music: Sleepless Nights by Anitek 
https://www.jamendo.com/track/802176/sleepless-nights?language=it

Image: Serien Abu Bakr

Professor: Kim Fox @ohradiogirl
Host: Serien Abu Bakr 
Caravan Editor in Chief : Dania Akkawi @user-780341295
Caravan Managing English Editor: Salma Ahmed @bluesalmaa

Transcript for the show: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12CafHJUixdf0a8K8wVJr2EnY2Z3-xJUzJNSGF_nNPQQ/edit?usp=sharing

The Rundown, Say it with Serien :: epi 1

Show notes for The Rundown for Wednesday, November 13th 2019.

On this episode of The Rundown, host Serien Abu Bakr and Caravan reporters Nesrien Abdelkader and Dalia Abdelwahab discuss the new Caravan issue.  

Topics discussed on the Roundtable Discussion:

The Caravan Weekly Student Newspaper.   
--From : AUC Caravan
http://www.auccaravan.com/

The front-page article in Issue 6 about the “Made in Egypt” Event at the American University in Cairo.
	--From: AUC Caravan
	https://www.auccaravan.com/?p=8937

For the interview segment, Serien Abu Bakr interviewed Dana Yehia, Marketing Director of The Student Union’s Talent Show, about this year’s annual event. 
https://www.facebook.com/events/auc-the-american-university-in-cairo/auc-talent-show-19/538054290263973/

Credits: 
Music: Sleepless Nights by Anitek 
https://www.jamendo.com/track/802176/sleepless-nights?language=it

Image: Photo of Dania Yehia at the AUC Talent Show taken by Hedaya Ashraf.

Professor: Kim Fox @ohradiogirl
Host: Serien Abu Bakr 
Caravan Reporter : Nesrien AbdelKader @NesrienAshraf
Caravan Reporter: Dalia Abdelwahab @Lia_A0617

Transcript for the show: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWboPUQlh9wixYXPsp4vMhYAUt74RezKtD_aYjKDSxw/edit?usp=sharing

The Rundown, Say it with Serien :: epi 2

Show notes for The Rundown for Tuesday, November 19th 2019.

On this episode of The Rundown, host Serien Abu Bakr and producers Nour Tobgy and Salma Hisham discuss current events in science and technology. 

Topics discussed on the Roundtable Discussion:

Dubai’s 2020 EXPO 
--From : expo2020dubai.com
https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en

Kadabra, a new personal assistant application that launched in Egypt. 
	--From: Facebook.com
	https://www.facebook.com/Kadabraapp

Elon Musk’s newest creation; Neuralink
--From: neuralink.com
	https://www.neuralink.com/


For the interview segment, Serien Abu Bakr interviewed Yousef El Demerdash, president of the Astronomy Club at the American University in Cairo, about the recent viewing of the Mercury transit. 
https://events.aucegypt.edu/?event=35115038
https://www.facebook.com/astronomyauc/

Credits: 
Music: Sleepless Nights by Anitek 
https://www.jamendo.com/track/802176/sleepless-nights?language=it

Image: Nour Tobgy

Professor: Kim Fox @ohradiogirl
Host: Serien Abu Bakr 
Producer 1: Nour Tobgy @nour-salem-el-tobgy
Producer 2: Salma Hisham @salma-hisham-fouad

Transcript for the show:

The Rundown, SNS Show :: extra credit

Show notes for The Rundown for Wednesday, November 13th 2019.

On this episode of The Rundown, host Serien Abu Bakr and Caravan editors Dania Akkawi and Salma Ahmed discuss the Caravan’s online issue and the special issue.

Topics discussed on the Roundtable Discussion:

The online edition of the Caravan, a weekly student newspaper at the American University in Cairo.   
--From : AUC Caravan
http://www.auccaravan.com/

Article posted from the Caravan’s seventh issue this semester, the online one. 
	--From: AUC Caravan
	https://www.auccaravan.com/?p=8981


For the interview segment, Serien Abu Bakr interviewed Seham Basel, from the Graphic Design Program in The American University in Cairo, about this year’s sustainable Christmas tree design. 
https://egyptianstreets.com/2019/11/21/christmas-done-right-auc-creates-this-years-christmas-tree-out-of-water-bottles/

Credits: 
Music: Sleepless Nights by Anitek 
https://www.jamendo.com/track/802176/sleepless-nights?language=it

Image: Serien Abu Bakr

Professor: Kim Fox @ohradiogirl
Host: Serien Abu Bakr 
Caravan Editor-in-Chief: Dania Akkawi @user-780341295
Caravan Managing English Editor: Salma Ahmed @bluesalmaa

Transcript for the show: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MKqegEYEle-vciyl25azG5h_YUB5JSC1Lr2Ek2rFof8/edit

The Rundown, Say it with Serien :: epi3

Ibrahim Nasir, a Palestinian refugee used his education as a way to rise above all the hardships he faced and become a legendary doctor in one of the best hospitals in the world. His story is told from his point-of-view, his daughter’s, and granddaughter’s.

This audio feature was produced by Serien Abu Bakr for the Audio Production course at The American University in Cairo, taught by Professor Kim Fox in the Fall semester of 2019. Special thanks to Ibrahim Nasir, Lama Nasir, and the Palestinian National Orchestra. 

Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mvJBmyO2ObwTQU6AeM2JEIJS4wTRyNx8xNNYamsgm0I/edit?usp=sharing

Credits: 

Interviewees: Ibrahim Nasir and Lama Nasir

Image Credit: King Fahad Medical City Official Media 

Music was retrieved from https://www.bensound.com/ 
and from the Palestinian National Orchestra. 
Learn more about them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XobC3VMLJ7g

Sound Effects were retrieved by Serien Abu Bakr and TheMSsoundeffects.