14th Annual College Radio Day presents “35000 Watts” documentary at Texas State

14th Annual College Radio Day presents “35000 Watts” documentary at Texas State

By Felicity Guajardo Co-Director of News World College Radio Day lands on the first Friday of October. This year, we celebrate the nationally recognized day on Oct. 4th. Along with the 24-hour radio broadcast on KTSW 89.9-FM this Friday the grand finale will include a screening of “35000 Watts”, a documentary about how this medium has affected musicians and students alike, on Oct. 12th in Evan’s Auditorium at 7 p.m. […]

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A picture of KTSW alum Jared Dudley in front of a KTSW banner.

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Interview with former KTSW music director: Jared Dudley

By Diego B Gonzales Blog Content Contributor Jared Dudley, the former music director for KTSW, graduated in the 2023 spring semester at Texas State University and still carries with him countless skills and memories he picked up during his time at the station. In an interview with Dudley, we talk about the skills he picked up, what being a music director is like, and surreal guardian-angel encounters. Gonzales: […]

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The Social Impact of College Radio

By Lea Mercado Web Content Assistant Manager Before joining college radio, if you would have asked me what it was, I would tell you that a few students would probably rent a booth to play D.J. I hadn't understood yet that college radio predominately comprises future industry professionals who strive to produce quality content for their audience. Over the years, radio listeners have slowly declined as the resurgence of podcasts […]

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Talk Show Hosts Who Got Their Start in College Radio

By Rachael Gerron Web Content Contributor In celebration of World College Radio Day, I've compiled a list of iconic talk show hosts who began in college radio before landing careers in Hollywood. Wendy Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7nLwtNhsPw In her freshman year of college, Wendy Williams began working as a newscaster at Northeastern University's WRBB. In an interview with WRBB's media team, Williams recalls being nervous for her first news segment. "When it […]

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College Radio Day in a Pandemic

By Celeste Parler Web Content Contributor What is there to be said about COVID-19 that hasn’t already been said? COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of student life at Texas State including at KTSW. We have now had to change our plans and protocol since March 2020 including commemorating World College Radio Day. Just like COVID-19, there’s a lot to be said about how important College Radio Day is to KTSW […]

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Keeping it Connected

By Jernice KelleyWeb Content Contributor As a radio listener, I love the kind of unique, sometimes niche programming you get on college radio. It is possibly one of the best ways to find new music. College radio today does not only provide music but quality programming as well. KTSW has 14 departments that help make our radio station inclusive and allows us to expand our reach. As a station, KTSW […]

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Why College Radio Day

By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor Since 2011, College Radio Day has been a success in spreading the message that radio broadcasting in college is important. You might be thinking what exactly is college radio day? According to the College Radio Foundation, college radio day is a special day celebrated annually to raise awareness on how much college radio has impacted our lives. It originated in a New Jersey university which […]

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There is a Place for You at KTSW

By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor Despite what you might think, college radio is so much more than a few DJ’s sitting in a room playing local indie bands and talking about college sports. While that may have been the case in decades prior, KTSW is an organization that embraces change and is constantly evolving. Beyond the live broadcasts on KTSW 89.9 FM, the station also hosts live events, runs a […]

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Interview With KTSW Web Content Manager

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor College radio day is a little known holiday celebrated by college radio stations across the nation. During this time staff likes to appreciate the opportunities KTSW provides for us students. We also like to acknowledge all the hard work the departments have put in together and the amazing contributions we have made to the Texas State campus and San Marcos community. Friday I interviewed Piper […]

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