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KUSF One Year after the Shutdown: Protests Continue, College Radio Station Sale Still Pending

January 18, 2012 marked the one year anniversary of the sudden shutdown of University of San Francisco’s (USF) college radio station KUSF. Back in 2011, the hopeful buyers (Classical Public Radio Network aka CPRN) probably didn’t anticipate that 12 months … finish reading KUSF One Year after the Shutdown: Protests Continue, College Radio Station Sale Still Pending

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2011: The Year that College Radio Fought Back

The champagne is chilling in the ‘fridge, marking the end of another year. As I look back on the events of 2011, it’s been a rough year for college radio. But, at the same time, 2011 will go down in … finish reading 2011: The Year that College Radio Fought Back

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KDFC Expands into South Bay with Purchase of KUSP translator

In an application accepted for filing by the FCC today, the owner of Santa Cruz public radio station KUSP is proposing the transfer of its Los Gatos translator at 90.3 FM to Classical Public Radio Network (CPRN) for use in … finish reading KDFC Expands into South Bay with Purchase of KUSP translator

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KUSF Supporters Protest at Entercom Headquarters

At a lunch-time protest outside Entercom’s San Francisco offices yesterday, KUSF supporters reminded their foes that the fight regarding the future of college radio station KUSF is far from over. Around 50 protesters gathered outside Entercom’s Third Street studios, voicing … finish reading KUSF Supporters Protest at Entercom Headquarters

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Motion to Dismiss Filed with FCC Regarding Pending KUSF Sale

The contentious pending sale of college radio station KUSF to Classical Public Radio Network continues to keep the lawyers busy, as a Motion to Dismiss the entire application was filed with the FCC just before the July 4th holiday. At … finish reading Motion to Dismiss Filed with FCC Regarding Pending KUSF Sale

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Has classical music become a weapon against college radio?

I’m a classical music lover. I’m also a college radio fan. And I’m very worried that college administrations are developing a clever strategy for dumping their campus radio stations—sell them to public entities as classical music outlets, and pawn the … finish reading Has classical music become a weapon against college radio?

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FCC Dismisses University of San Francisco’s Request to Move KUSF Transmitter

About a month ago, University of San Francisco filed a request with the FCC (PDF), asking for permission to move KUSF’s transmitter and antenna to a site north of San Francisco in Sausalito. As stated in their “minor change to … finish reading FCC Dismisses University of San Francisco’s Request to Move KUSF Transmitter

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Classical Public Radio Network’s South Bay Expansion Plans

Amid all of the changes taking place after the January 18 announcement that University of San Francisco’s college radio station KUSF would be sold to Classical Public Radio Network, was commercial classical radio station KDFC‘s move (on January 24) to … finish reading Classical Public Radio Network’s South Bay Expansion Plans

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Paperwork Filed with FCC for Proposed Sale of KUSF

Yesterday a large crowd assembled at City Hall in San Francisco for a loud, but peaceful rally in support of saving University of San Francisco’s college radio station KUSF from a proposed sell-off to a public radio group. At the … finish reading Paperwork Filed with FCC for Proposed Sale of KUSF

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KUSF Supporters Head to San Francisco City Hall Today for Peaceful Rally

It’s hard to believe it’s been one week since University of San Francisco (USF) shut down college radio station KUSF as we know it. After turning off the FM transmitter, ushering out the on-air DJs and staff, and changing all … finish reading KUSF Supporters Head to San Francisco City Hall Today for Peaceful Rally

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