Student Media in the News

WSOU Seton Hall To Celebrate 70 Years On Air

“WSOU really is unique among college radio stations, not only for its longevity but also for the comradery among its alumni.” said Mark Maben, the station’s general manager. “What has been inspiring to see in recent years is the number of current students who are drawn to radio. In the 21^st century, the media landscape seems to change by the minute, but at WSOU we’ve seen that millennials and Generation-Z are as passionate about audio as the earlier generations that worked at the station.”

Read more from Radio Ink.

CMJ Owner Must Pay Former Employees Over Half a Million Dollars, Judge Rules

Now, U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Forrest has ruled that Abaculi Media must collectively pay those employees over $500,000 for unpaid wages, damages, and unreimbursed expenses, among other reasons.

Read more from Pitchfork.

Falcons take to the air as student launches Bow High internet radio station

“And we’re back with Ben here, the sponsor and the creator of Falcon Radio. How are you doing today, Ben?”

Fellow senior Ben Ruhl leaned over his own mic. “Doing just fine. Doing just fine,” he said.

Ruhl, 18, created the student-run internet radio station for his senior project and was bringing on Danahy as a new DJ. The pair were tucked away in a classroom adjacent to the school library as Danahy hosted his first news show for the station after a few lessons from Ruhl.

Read more from the Concord Monitor.

CBI National Student Production Awards entries are open

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2018 CBI National Student Production awards. Visit the awards website to see the categories, eligibility requirements and to submit your entry. Entries are due by May 1.

Plus, the College Radio Watch column.