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Tag Archives: Save KTRU
Saving College Radio Stations Panel at NFCB Offered Tips for Stations in Peril
Of the many fine panels at the recent National Federation of Community Broadcasters’ conference (you can find our complete coverage here), the one that was closest to my heart was the “Saving College Stations” session (mp3) on Saturday, June 4. … finish reading Saving College Radio Stations Panel at NFCB Offered Tips for Stations in Peril
Family Radio’s Rapture Fallout Prompts Letters to FCC and Congress
The hype surrounding Family Radio’s prediction of Judgment Day and the Rapture on May 21 (and subsequent pronouncement that the Rapture will be delayed until October 21, 2011) not only attracted the attention of mainstream media, religious scholars, and atheists; … finish reading Family Radio’s Rapture Fallout Prompts Letters to FCC and Congress
Posted in FCC, localism, religious radio
Tagged college radio, Family Radio, FCC, Judgment Day, KTRU, KUSF, May 21, May 21 2011, rapture, religious radio, Save KTRU, Save KUSF, translators
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The mediageek’s advice for college stations, part 1: Be true to your school
Having followed Jennifer’s first-rate coverage of the unfortunate sales of college stations KTRU, WRVU[apologies for the error, WRVU has not been sold, but it is under threat] and KUSF I’ve been giving a lot of thought as to how college … finish reading The mediageek’s advice for college stations, part 1: Be true to your school
Posted in college radio, free advice
Tagged college radio, save college radio, Save KTRU, Save KUSF, Save WRVU, WCBN
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CBI Organizes Minute of Silence on April 28 to Protest College Radio Station Sales
I spend a lot of time fretting over the future of college radio and have been particularly distressed by the very recent sale of the license for Rice University’s student radio station KTRU, the pending sale of the license for … finish reading CBI Organizes Minute of Silence on April 28 to Protest College Radio Station Sales
FCC Approves Sale of KTRU to University of Houston
There was sad news today for fans of Rice University’s college radio station KTRU. In the battle for the future of their station that’s been raging since August 2010, it appears the KTRU may have lost and that their station’s … finish reading FCC Approves Sale of KTRU to University of Houston
KTRU Inks HD Deal with KPFT, Still Hopes to Halt Sale of Rice University Radio Station
As we have been reporting over the past several months, KTRU, the student radio station at Rice University, has been fighting a proposed sale to University of Houston that was first announced in August. Although University of Houston hopes to … finish reading KTRU Inks HD Deal with KPFT, Still Hopes to Halt Sale of Rice University Radio Station
Posted in college radio, HD Radio
Tagged college radio, college radio license sales, Friends of KTRU, HD Radio, KPFT, KTRU, Save KTRU, University of Houston radio
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KTRU Supporters Make Another Appeal to the FCC to Save College Radio at Rice University
With the FCC’s 30-day comment window now closed, the decision on whether or not to grant University of Houston its request to purchase Rice University’s student radio station KTRU is in the hands of the FCC. The group Friends of … finish reading KTRU Supporters Make Another Appeal to the FCC to Save College Radio at Rice University
KTRU Supporters Petition FCC to Halt Sale of Rice University Station
It’s been a long fight for supporters of student radio station KTRU at Rice University, who don’t want to see their station sold off to University of Houston for use as another public radio outlet. Today was the final day … finish reading KTRU Supporters Petition FCC to Halt Sale of Rice University Station
Last Chance to Send Comments to FCC Regarding KTRU Sale
Supporters of Rice University’s student-run radio station KTRU are rallying fans of independent, local college radio as they continue to fight the sale of their station to University of Houston. The next few days are critical, as they make their … finish reading Last Chance to Send Comments to FCC Regarding KTRU Sale
Letter Writing Campaign to Protest Sale of KTRU Begins while New Details about Secret Dealings Emerge
As we reported earlier this month, paperwork has been submitted to the FCC in reference to the sale of Rice University radio station KTRU to University of Houston. Fans of the student radio station have expressed concern and outrage ever … finish reading Letter Writing Campaign to Protest Sale of KTRU Begins while New Details about Secret Dealings Emerge