Student Media in the News

WRFL celebrates 29 years of college radio

The UK’s student run radio, WRFL celebrated its 29th anniversary on Tuesday, March 7, with a birthday bash coming in April.

Almost three decades later, a continuously improving WRFL still strives to bring the Lexington community together by promoting independent musicians, constantly building on Lexington’s art and music scene.

Read more from the Kentucky Kernel.

Emory & Henry alum Eric McClure racing to fund college radio station

McClure, a 2000 E&H graduate, announced in January that his team, Martin-McClure racing, will field a second entry in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series Pitt Lite 125 on April 22 at Bristol Motor Speedway. All proceeds from the race will go directly into the Eric McClure Endowment, according to WEHC 90.7 General Manager Teresa Keller.

The No. 39 Toyota Camry will feature logos for Emory & Henry on the hood and for the college’s radio station on the quarter panels.

Read more from The Roanoke Times.

Chattanooga radio reporter fired, blames lawmakers

A college radio reporter is fired from her job after she reported a story that drew criticism from Tennessee lawmakers.

Those lawmakers say she didn’t identify herself as a journalist.

Jacqui Helbert worked for WUTC, which broadcasts from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus.

Read more from News Channel 9.

PSAs Promote College Radio

The College Radio Foundation has launched a new radio public service announcement campaign reminding listeners of the value of college radio. The PSA series is called “College Radio. Now. More Than Ever” and is part of a year-long campaign.

Read more from Radio World.

Minnesota Public Radio comes home to Saint John’s University April 25 -26 to mark its 50th anniversary

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) returns to its birthplace with a two-day visit to the Saint John’s campus in late April. On Tuesday, April 25, MPR Day at Saint John’s will feature live broadcasts of all three MPR regional services: MPR News, Classical MPR and The Current, as well as live performances and special guests throughout the day. All events will take place at Brother Willie’s Pub in Sexton Commons. In addition, Garrison Keillor will perform a sold-out show at the College of Saint Benedict that same evening.

Read more from Saint John’s University.

Weber State to sell FM student radio license for KWCR

The Weber State University student radio station is going totally digital.

In fact, KWCR Wildcat Radio hasn’t been broadcasting on the radio about a year and a half now, adviser Robin Haislett said, save a once-annual broadcast just to keep the license.

Read more from The Standard Examiner.

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