Tag Archives: college radio history

KCSB Revisits Controversial Sean Hannity Talk Show Circa 1989

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jennifer Waits

As part of KCSB‘s 50th anniversary celebration, the college radio station at University of California, Santa Barbara is digging into their archives and re-broadcasting some vintage material. As it turns out, one of their most notarious alums is conservative talk … finish reading KCSB Revisits Controversial Sean Hannity Talk Show Circa 1989

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Spring Hill College to Sell WHIL to University of Alabama

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Jennifer Waits

In a familiar-sounding tale, University of Alabama is in talks to purchase public radio station WHIL from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama for $1.1 million. WHIL currently airs a public radio format, mainly comprised of classical music programming and … finish reading Spring Hill College to Sell WHIL to University of Alabama

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Radio Obsessive Profile #10: College Radio ‘Zinester Lew Houston

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jennifer Waits

I’m a college radio history buff, so whenever I run across someone who has taken the time to document the early history of a college radio station I am beyond impressed. Lew Houston, formerly of WRKU radio at Kutztown University … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #10: College Radio ‘Zinester Lew Houston

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Georgetown University Radio Station WGTB’s Storied Past and Impending Renaissance

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jennifer Waits

Although I’ve been fixated on the college radio crises at KTRU and WRVU lately, I am heartened to see the world of student radio isn’t filled entirely with bad news. This week I spotted several stories about new and old … finish reading Georgetown University Radio Station WGTB’s Storied Past and Impending Renaissance

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Radio Obsessive Profile #8: Beloit College Radio Historian Dave De Anguera

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jennifer Waits

The early history of college radio has not been documented sufficiently and much of it is sequestered away in the archives of colleges and universities. Last year I was thrilled to see Hugh Slotten’s book, Radio’s Hidden Voice: The Origins … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #8: Beloit College Radio Historian Dave De Anguera

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College Radio’s Hidden History

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jennifer Waits

Amazon.com Widgets In light of the 70th anniversary of the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s (IBS) annual conference last weekend, it’s a good time to reflect on the college radio pioneers who rarely get mentioned in radio history discussions. My fascination with … finish reading College Radio’s Hidden History

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