Archive
17 Dec
KTXT – Gone apparently w/o warning!
KTXT, the student station at Texas Tech University went silent as it was announced that “Control of the radio station’s FCC license, which is maintained by the university, is being shifted from the Student Media department to Texas Tech’s other educational radio station, KOHM-FM”, according to http://www.ktxt.net/home/, as of this writing. From reading various sources, […]
READ MORE28 Nov
Sights and sounds of Next Generation Radio from Kansas City
By Doug Mitchell For the fifth time, CBI and NPR’s next generation radio co-sponsored a hands-on, radio training project at the National College Media Convention, Oct. 27-Nov. 2. The idea is to give students interested in public radio journalism a chance to conceive, develop, report and produce their own stories under the guidance of a […]
READ MORE23 Nov
KCOU Funding Transition Discussed – KJHK Mentioned
As posted here, the Missouri Students Association has decided to cease funding KCOU by 20% per year over the next five years. At this point, the station will need to be completely self-funded. The Missourian article reports on the planned transition and the concerns the station has, including whether to hire an adviser. Some comparisons […]
READ MORE14 Nov
CBI and 8 Others Recognize Rowan Documentary
WGLS submitted an entry into the CBI National Student Production awards contest and took first place, but according to this article, CBI is not alone in recognizing the production! The documentary has been recognized by 8 other organizations for its excellence! You can listen to this program and other winners. CBI is adding more […]
READ MORE14 Nov
“Metro Detroit’s college radio stations offer a fresh sound”
“Metro Detroit’s college radio stations (including CJAM, broadcasting from the University of Windsor) offer a fresh sound” according to an article on metromodemedia. This is a good read about the metro area college stations and their perspective on what college radio “is”.
READ MORE14 Nov
PilotSlam2K8 – CTV
Columbia University Television (CTV) has a “PilotSlam2K8”, which is a contest open to students to create a new program for the first annual CTV competition, according to the Columbia Spectator – online. This seems like a great idea to get more folks involved content creation, raise awareness of the station and get people to watch! […]
READ MORE12 Nov
WICB wins mtvU college radio award
92 WICB-Ithaca, NY won the 2008 mtvU Woodie Award for best college radio station in the nation. The station beat out 19 other college radio stations from across the country for the award, including finalists KSSU from Sacramento State University, WEGL from Auburn University, and WGRE from DePauw University.
READ MORE11 Nov
WCRD Gets Boost
According to the Ball State Daily News Online, WWHI (WCRD) has installed a new antenna which means more coverage. Previously, Umansky said, the station was difficult to hear in the dorms, anywhere north of McGalliard Road or in metallic buildings. But now WCRD can be heard, clearly, anywhere from Anderson to Gaston. WCRD general manager, […]
READ MORE5 Nov
30th College Television Awards now accepting entries
The submission period has begun for the Television Academy Foundation’s 30th College Television Awards. Categories include:
READ MORE3 Nov
2008 CBI Student Production Awards Winners Announced
Winners in 23 radio and television categories for the 2008 College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) 7th annual Student Production Awards were announced October 31st at the Awards Ceremony attended by several hundred students and advisers in Kansas City for the annual National Student Media conference.In 2008, 398 entries were received and judged by advisers and industry […]
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