ASUSU VIEW: Ready to hit the radio waves, USU?
Improving communication between Associated Students of Utah State University and students across campus has been a goal of mine since back when I decided to run for office. I knew ASUSU did a lot for the students, but I wasn’t sure how to find out specifics. I thought about different ways to provide that information, and one suggestion I heard from a lot of people was to develop a student-run radio station.
After taking office, I quickly found that I wasn’t the only one who wanted this. There were already many others involved in creating this. With all of us working together, we were able to make it happen.
As a student-run radio station, we felt it was only appropriate to house it in the Taggart Student Center, so we worked with the TSC administration to find a spot for them on the third floor. It isn’t always easy to find available space in the TSC, so I truly appreciate the willingness of our administration to find ways to make student initiatives happen. The radio station is now online and can be found at radio.usu.edu. We hope to soon be broadcasting over the airwaves.
Before I talk about the benefits this provides to students, I would like to applaud all of the hard work that has been put into this endeavor. Specifically, Dave Hall and Clark Anderson from the USU Radio Club have put in hours of work to make this long-held dream a reality. In fact, I want to thank the entire Radio Club for their involvement.
I also appreciate the strong support we have received from the journalism and communication department. Their knowledge and expertise have been essential in the radio station’s development.
This will be an amazing tool in connecting students here at USU. It will provide information about events and issues while at the same time allowing students to relax and just listen to some good tunes. It will provide a medium where students can express their views and opinions. It will serve as a great public forum of information. Now all it needs is you.
We are continually coming up with ideas for the radio station, so if you want to be involved with this project, we would love the help. For example, right now radio DJs are being chosen. If you have any ideas for the radio station or how to better keep students involved and informed, come see us on the third floor of the TSC. Or for more ideas on how you can get involved, just call the Student Involvement and Leadership Center at 797-2912.
I’ll see you on the third floor.
Noah Riley is student body president. Comments can be sent to noahr@cc.usu.edu.