July 12, 2016
Student Media in the News
Last Updated on July 12, 2016 by askcbiorg
Tuned in: Blugold Radio 99.9 FM brings indie rock, alternative tunes with local focus to airwaves
Besides music, the station will feature UW-Eau Claire Forum speakers, Blugold sports, and news, research and spoken word programs that run from about 15 minutes to an hour, as well as other specialty and student-hosted programs, Morfitt said.
“Starting in the fall we’re going to be producing those spoken word pieces … and then doing some small student vignettes and getting more of that formatting in place,” he said.
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At the mic and outside the box: EMCC revives the old-time radio serial
Dr. Don Vaughan is reviving the time-honored serial — and teaching his students at the time. The Speech and Theatre instructor on the East Mississippi Community College-Golden Triangle campus pens scripts and puts his students on the air weekly, acting out a drama titled “Search for Happiness.” The short program is broadcast live Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. this summer on EMCC’s own station, WGTC 92.7 FM. While complementing EMCC’s branding efforts, the station gives students opportunities for invaluable knowledge of media in general, and radio in particular.
Tiny Mix Tapes reviews: ‘Sex and Broadcasting’
Still, it’s a pleasant walk through WFMU history, from freak college radio club, to freak independent radio phenomenon, to cult radio station fighting against a less freak-friendly era. Historical highlights, disasters, and near-disasters get due air time, but the fascinating personalities behind some of WFMU’s more groundbreaking shows could use more space to get out some good soundbites. Station manager Ken Freedman is the apparent protagonist, and his suggested mismanagement of the station is the most discussed — if not most interesting — line of investigation.
Submit your session proposals for the NSEMC in Philadelphia
The 2016 National Student Electronic Media Convention, Oct. 20-22 at the Philadelphia Sonesta hotel, is accepting submissions for session proposals now. Visit the session proposals page to submit your session.
Also, visit the Philadelphia site for information on hotel reservations, convention registration and more.
