Volume 7, Issue 1

www.askcbi.org Fall 2010 College Broadcasters, Inc. Fall conference set for Louisville The home of the Kentucky Derby and the famous Louisville Slugger baseball bat is now host to the world’s largest meeting of student broadcasters, journalists and advisers. College Broadcasters, Inc., Col- lege Media Advisers and the Associated Collegiate Press, have organized the 89th annual National College Media Conven- tion, October 27-31 at the Galt House in Louisville, Ky. Each fall, CBI, CMA and ACP present more than 400 practical and professional learning opportunities, from student-led roundtables on programming and public relations to advising sessions on how to recruit and retain entry-level staff and inspire and manage student leaders. CBI is also offering a pre-convention work- Located on the bank of the Ohio River, Louisville is Kentucky’s largest city, the United States’ 16th largest city shop on Apple’s Final Cut Pro professional and “The Gateway to the South.” Louisville is the site for the National College Media Convention October 27- editing software. This workshop, held 31, 2010. Photo courtesy of Greater Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.gotolouisville.com. Wednesday, October 27, will be taught by Virginia Orzel, an assistant professor in the Sessions are organized into tracks department of communication at The Col- focused on a specific area, such as sports, lege at Brockport, State University of New legal issues, and sales/underwriting. The Inside... York and a certified Final Cut Pro trainer. programming track, for example, includes Orzel will teach the basic elements of Final presentations on having a successful Letter from the president, Cut Pro, the basics of proper editing and morning radio show, incorporating news the five basic Final Cut tools, how to use and information programming, and the Page 2 them and why. Workshop participants will age-old block verses free-form program- also learn how to work with the Final Cut ming debate. The promotions track offers WRFL increases wattage, interface, organize projects and follow a the perennial favorites 80 college media Page 2 workflow. There is be a 20-person maxi- promotional ideas in 80 minutes and the mum for the workshop and pre-registra- swag swap. The complete listing of broad- tion is required. cast sessions can be found at www.askcbi. CBI membership renewal The ninth annual CBI cybercast starts org. invoice, Page 3 Thursday morning, offering students the Once the convention wraps up for the opportunity to show off their talents in a day, the Galt House is just blocks away CBI student production live Internet broadcast. Participants must from Fourth Street Live, billed as Louis- award finalists, Page 4-5 sign up in advance by contacting cybercast ville’s premier dining, entertainment and coordinator Dave Black at [email protected]. retail destination. Other attractions within Winners of CBI’s national student pro- a mile of the hotel include the Kentucky duction awards will be announced Friday Center for the Performing Arts, Actors afternoon, followed by the organization’s Theater of Louisville, Muhammad Ali Cen- membership meeting. Saturday morning ter, Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville kicks off with a career fair featuring intern- Science Center and Frazier International ship and job openings. History Museum. Page Two CBInsights

CBI Board of Directors: Letter from the president

President & Awards Coordinator Thanks to many of you, College Broadcasters, Thanks to all who attended and helped plan/ Warren Kozireski Inc. (CBI) is serving our student stations better carry-out our national Austin conference (under SUNY Brockport [email protected] and better every semester. the leadership of Charlotte Nisser/University Vice President You can listen/watch all of the 2009 CBI of Oregon). Fifty broadcast panels, a great idea Candace Walton student production award winners and use them exchange and first night party (thanks to Dan University of South Dakota to measure up how your station is doing and help Schumacher and his staff). I’m sure many won’t [email protected] motivate the rest of your staff. The 2010 winners forget Halloween night in Austin and more than Treasurer should be posted by December. a few “Keep Austin Weird” t-shirts were seen at Dave Black University of Wisconsin-Madison Our listservs are providing an active dialogue the airport on the way home. [email protected] of industry ideas, suggestions, news and more. In addition to our upcoming fall National Development CBI has hired an Executive Director to coordi- College Media Convention at The Galt House in Vacant nate the planning for both yearly conferences. Louisville, Kentucky October 27-31, for planning Contact CBI President And (thanks to Joel Willer of University of purposes mark your calendars: [email protected] Louisiana at Monroe and Will Robedee of Rice • Spring 2011 National College Media Con- Student Representative University) we are always at the forefront in lob- vention (March 13-15), New York City, Mar- Caila Brown Savannah College of Art & Design bying on your behalf in the ongoing debate and riott Marquis. [email protected] litigation of webcasting fees and music rights • 2011 national student production awards Secretary & CBInsights Editor charges that may threaten many, if not all, of our deadline will be mid-May. Jamie Lynn Gilbert operations budgets and ability to operate. • Future fall National Convention sites: North Carolina State University [email protected] In a nutshell, your membership fees are well- 2011-Orlando, 2012-Chicago IT Content invested as we continue to serve you - student Have a great year! Vacant broadcasters from across the nation - and we Warren Kozireski Contact CBI President welcome your ideas and comments. President-CBI [email protected] Immediate Past President Will Robedee WRFL increases wattage Rice University [email protected] After years of fundraising and dedication, WRFL-FM 88.1, Radio Free Lexington at the Advisory Board University of Kentucky, is celebrating the con- struction and installation of a new transmission Executive Director tower and antenna. The equipment, which was Will Robedee Rice University installed on the top of a campus office tower in [email protected] early June, expands the station’s wattage from 250 watts to 7,900 watts, allowing for WRFL’s signal Cybercast Coordinator Dave Black to reach most of central Kentucky with its eclectic University of Wisconsin-Madison mix of music and progressive news. [email protected] WRFL applied for the major change with the Elections Commissioner Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chris Thuringer in 1998, but it wasn’t until June 2007 that the University of Kentucky application was granted due to a lengthy court [email protected] case involving the FCC and American Family CBInsights • © 2010 College Association, Inc. regarding mutually exclusive Broadcasters, Inc. CBInsights is the o cial newsletter of College application determinations. WRFL funded the Broadcasters, Inc. The opinions major project by successfully lobbying campus expressed herein are not necessarily leaders for an increase in their dedicated student different,” Ainsley Wagoner, general manager of those of CBI or its board of directors. fee and creating a calendar of events to serve as WRFL, said. Questions? Comments? Please fundraising opportunities. WRFL has been operating 24 hours a day, contact CBI. Phone: 1-877-ASK-CBI1 “Lexington has been privileged for 22 years to 365 days a year since 1988 with a mix of student, Web: http://www.askcbi.org have access to WRFL’s cultural contributions and faculty, staff and community DJs. It has been a

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Page Four CBInsights CBI student production award finalists TELEVISION CATEGORIES Best General Best Documentary/ Best Sportscast Entertainment Program Public Affairs

• CTV, Colorado State University, • I-Comm, Brigham Young University, • KBVR-TV, Oregon State University, “Colorado Music Lounge Presents: “Macbeth: Realization of a Vision” “The Beaver Sports Show” Paper Bird” • ROAR Network, Loyola Marymount • Carolina Week, University of North • CTV, Colorado State University, “Pre- University, “Decolores: Two Commu- Carolina, “02/15/10” miere Pastries - Cupcakes and Crepes” nities, One Heart” • Carolina Week, University of North • ISUtv, Iowa State University, “The • UTVS, St. Cloud University, “Schiefel- Carolina, “03/17/10” Iowa State Sportsman Show” bein Farms” • Cable 8 Productions, Washington • Titan TV, University of Wisconsin • KYOT-TV, University of South Da- State University, “Inside the Lines” Oshkosh, “One Word - Tales from a kota, “Becca’s First Turkey” College Dorm”

Best Promo Best PSA Best Technical Production

• Emerson Channel, Emerson College, • COM 425 Narrative Video Produc- • CTV, Colorado State University, “Lights” tion, Berry College, “Violent Kids” “Colorado Music Lounge presents • TV-10, Illinois State University, “Your • CTV, Colorado State University, “CSU Danielle Ate the Sandwich” Tech Promo” Health Network” • Carolina Week, University of North • KYOT-TV, University of South Da- • TV-10, Illinois State University, “Tex- Carolina, “02/15/10” kota, “Sauna” ting” • Carolina Week, University of North • KYOT-TV, University of South Da- • TVS-3010 TV Post Production, Lyn- Carolina, “03/31/10” kota, “U-News Stripper” don State College, “Vermont Cares” • Titan TV, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, “Titan Forest”

Best Live Sports Production Best News Reporting Best Comedy

• IUP-TV, Indiana University of Penn- • CTV, Colorado State University, “Eco- • SGTV, University of South Carolina, sylvania, “IUP Basketball Game” Conservation in Mexico” “The Baja Men Visit Rome” • Rowan TV5, Rowan University, “Profs • WEIU-TV, Eastern Illinois University, • KYOT-TV, University of South Da- Football: Rowan vs. Montclair St.” “Fire story” kota, “Commentary - Parking Ticket” • UTVS, St. Cloud State University, “St. • UTVS, St. Cloud University, “The Key • Titan TV, University of Wisconsin Os- Cloud vs. MSU-Mankato” of Singing” hkosh, “Best Time of Your Life - Tales • TSTV, University of Texas-Austin, • Bronc TV, University of Texas-Pan from a College Dorm” “University of Texas vs. Kansas State” American, “Parking Fees”

Best Newscast Best Special Broadcast Best Student Media Web Site (Combined Category)

• WEIU-TV, Eastern Illinois University, • To be announced, see www.askcbi.org • Viking Fusion, Berry College, “Newswatch” vikingfusion.berry.edu • News 7, Lyndon State College, • WICB-FM, Ithaca College, wicb.org “02/03/10” • WKNC-FM, North Carolina State • Carolina Week, University of North University, wknc.org Carolina, “12/02/09” • Radio K, University of Minnesota, • Carolina Week, University of North radiok.cce.umn.edu Carolina, “03/03/10” CBInsights Page Five CBI student production award finalists RADIO CATEGORIES Best Regularly Scheduled Program Best Documentary Best Sports Play-By-Play

• VIC Radio, Ithaca College, “Disney • The Caravan, American University- • WRHU-FM, Hofstra University, Mania” Cairo, “AUC in the 70’s” “Hofstra Men’s Basketball @ North- • WKNC-FM, North Carolina State • WCRX-FM, Columbia College Chi- eastern” University, “First Friday” cago, “Near Death Experience” • WEIU-FM, Illinois State University, • WKNC-FM, North Carolina State • SPC 405 Advanced Radio Production “Basketball vs. UT Martin” University, “Musicology: Americana” and Direction, North Central College, • WICB-FM, Ithaca College, “Basketball • KAOR-FM, University of South Da- “Religion in an increasingly secular vs. St. John Fisher” kota, “Biscuits and Gravy” America” • WICB-FM, Ithaca College, “Basketball • WVSU-FM, Samford University, vs. Utica” “Northstar Soccer”

Best Promo Best PSA Best Technicial Production

• WRHU-FM, Hofstra University, • WMUL-FM, Marshall University, • RTF 03224 Sound Communication, “Flash” “26.5” Rowan University, “No Speed Zone” • WMUL-FM, Marshall University, • WSWI-AM, University of Southern • KAOR-FM, University of South Da- “Moviephone” Indiana, “Bright Ideas” kota, “Miracle Sunrise Mash-Up” • KAOR-FM, University of South • UTARadio.com, University of Texas- • KAOR-FM, University of South Da- Dakota, “Coyotes” Arlington, “Be Safe Texting” kota, “Stutter Image” • WSWI-AM, University of Southern • Bronc Radio, University of Texas-Pan Indiana, “Jilted” American, “The Gallery”

Best Sports Reporting Best News Reporting Best Feature

• WRHU-FM, Hofstra University, “Gina • The Caravan, American University- • WYBF-FM, Cabrini College, “Behind Villante Championship” Cairo, “Black Cloud in Cairo” the Strut” • Radio K, University of Minnesota, • WMUL-FM, Marshall University, • WICB-FM, Ithaca College, “2009 The “Skijoring” “Coping With Disaster” Year in Review” • Carolina Connection, University of • WONC-FM, North Central College, • KALX-FM, University of California- North Carolina, “Fastest Tar Heel” “Evan Lysacek Day” Berkeley, “Northgate Radio” • WRST-FM, University of Wisconsin • SCAD Radio, Savannah College of Art • Radio K, University of Minnesota, Oshkosh, “Sports Update 5571” & Design, “Shag-A-Thon” “Women and Bikes”

Best Newscast Best Station Promotion Best DJ

• WCRX-FM, Columbia College Chi- • WMUL-FM, Marshall University, • To be announced, see www.askcbi.org cago, “5/21/10” “Herd Bash 2009” • WRHU-FM, Hofstra University, • KTSW-FM, Texas State University San “Newsline February 17, 2010” Marcos, “Mr. Fest” • WNUR-FM, Northwestern University, • Radio K, University of Minnesota, “Wednesday PM News April 19, 2010” “Radio K at South by Southwest” • Bronc Radio, University of Texas-Pan American, “Fiesta Edition” Plan your trip to Louisville at www.askcbi.org. Page Six CBInsights

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