Student Media in the News

Coahoma Community College radio station coming to fruition

State Sen. Robert Jackson, D-Marks, I says the Federal Communication Commission gave final approval to the station in April. The goal is to have the 50,000-watt station operational by November.

Read more from KSL.com.

WVWC set for upgrades

West Virginia Wesleyan’s radio and broadcasting station is getting a makeover. The college received a gift from the Mary Albinson Chariable Remainder Annuity Trust. Upgrade to the college’s radio station come in part with the creation of a full media studio that will air its newest major, media studies.

See the story on WBOY.

Bethel College radio station updated

Jesse Kaufman, Bethel student and web developer for the college, made the changes as part of a graphics design internship. The station’s old logo was a drawing a student made in the 1990s of a radio tower. Kaufman updated the logo, giving it a radio look, while also referencing its internet connection.

Read more from The Kansan.

WVUP readies launch party

The new college radio station for West Virginia University at Parkersburg will have an official “launch party” Thursday to allow the community to see what it is doing.

Read more from the News and Sentinel.

Plus, Spinning Indie visits 9th Floor Radio at Laney College.