Archive April 2013
30 Apr
Southwestern College’s radio station prepares to undergo major renovations
Providing an atmosphere for learning is important. 100.3 The Jinx provides a learning opportunity for communication students. Tommy Castor, adjunct instructor of communication, said, “The way I view the radio station on campus is the same way a biology student would think about doing a lab. They’re learning how to do it now and get […]
READ MORE22 Apr
MAPB announces TV, radio, college award winners
The Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters on Saturday announced the winners of its annual contest honoring the best in broadcast journalism in Mississippi for 2012. Read more from the SF Chronicle. Want to have your station’s hard work recognized? Remember to enter the 2013 National Student Production Awards, open now through May 10. Complete rules and entry […]
READ MORE20 Apr
McNeese hopes to have radio station on air next year
McNeese State University’s noncommercial, community-run radio station could be on the air sometime early next year, Candace Townsend, the school’s public information and communications director, said Thursday. The station — KBYS-FM (88.5) — will broadcast across the street from the university at the old One Hour Martinizing building, 4120 Ryan St. Funding for the station […]
READ MORE17 Apr
WSOU Inducts Glenn Schuck, Bob Windrem Into Hall Of Fame
“It is an honor for us to induct Bob Windrem and Glenn Schuck into the WSOU Hall of Fame,” says general manager Mark Maben. “Bob and Glenn have had incredibly successful and exciting careers, yet each has always taken the time to work closely with our students. Both of them truly reflect Seton Hall’s commitment […]
READ MORE17 Apr
Archivists to commemorate WMUC’s successes, strife
For project leader Laura Schnitker, it’s a look into the past of the college radio station she’s come to love, both as an ethnomusicologist and as a station volunteer for the past eight years. “I like the spirit of college radio. I like to hear stories about especially undergrad students who come to the university […]
READ MORE15 Apr
High School Radio Day: April 24
High School Radio Day is Wednesday, April 24! Here’s some of the latest news: At the same time, there’s still optimism about high school radio. High School Radio Day is a nice attempt to bring stations together, especially in light of their scarcity. The annual John Drury High School Radio Awards competition also works to […]
READ MORE10 Apr
Weather watchers: Vermont college precipitates meteorologists
Would-be TV meteorologists can cut their teeth at the college’s TV studio, News 7, which broadcasts a half-hour daily news show to 14 nearby towns via cable. Read more from the Burlington Free Press here.
READ MORE9 Apr
Campus stations keep the beat unique
Hazel Moellering, a 21-year-old senior who is the music director of WHWS, describes the music played on the station as “cool and off-tempo.” “We’re letting people explore less mainstream types of music. We get lots of alternatives, international stuff — and lesser known stuff from all over the country,” said Moellering. Read more from Rochester’s […]
READ MORE2 Apr
The reddit school of college radio
Radio Survivor brings us the top tips from a Reddit thread on college radio DJ tips here. My favorite? Always keep your audience in mind.
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