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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

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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

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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

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Paperwork for KTRU Sale Submitted to FCC

Despite ongoing protests from KTRU fans, Rice University students and alumni, Rice University has gone through with their plan to submit an application to the FCC in order to transfer ownership of KTRU’s FM frequency and license to University of … finish reading Paperwork for KTRU Sale Submitted to FCC

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Friends of KTRU Hire Law Firm to Protest Sale of Rice University’s College Radio Station

It was announced today that Rice University has finalized its sale of student radio station KTRU to the University of Houston. University of Houston plans to use the FM frequency in order to expand its public radio offerings beyond its … finish reading Friends of KTRU Hire Law Firm to Protest Sale of Rice University’s College Radio Station

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KTRU Alumni Continue to Fight for Their Station

It’s been about 3 weeks since word came out that Rice University was planning to sell of the transmitter and broadcast license for its college radio station KTRU. Ever since that time there’s been an active campaign by KTRU staff … finish reading KTRU Alumni Continue to Fight for Their Station

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Hitler outraged by possible KTRU sale (parody alert)

We’ve been reporting for a week or so about the controversy over Rice University’s plan to sell their FM signal, KTRU. Well, looks like even Die Fuhrer is opposed to this deal. We expect the situation to change fast now … finish reading Hitler outraged by possible KTRU sale (parody alert)

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KTRU Continues to Fight Rice University’s Plan to Sell of Their FM Signal

Last week I reported the news that Rice University was planning to sell the FM signal and broadcast tower for its college radio station KTRU to University of Houston. Since then I’ve spoken with KTRU’s Student Manager, who shared with … finish reading KTRU Continues to Fight Rice University’s Plan to Sell of Their FM Signal

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Rice University Plans to Sell Off KTRU’s FM Frequency

There’s more sad news on the college radio front today, with the report that Rice University is selling off the 50,000 FM signal for their long-time college radio station KTRU. According to a press release issued today, University of Houston … finish reading Rice University Plans to Sell Off KTRU’s FM Frequency

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