How did that French guy climb you?I've actually been told to read this article TWICE; first by our station manager, Monsoon Mike, then by a bunch of business-types at IBS. The Times wrote an article about where college radio stands in society back in December. So this was a very fitting article for the conference, itself. I think it's important that the public gets a little lectured on what it is we're actually up to these days, as college radio kids. Our medium is basically on the back burner these days, thanks to iPods and MTV's programming (that's a small joke ... real small). It's a heart breaker. We try to get our shows, stations, and selves out there in the hopes that people take notice of the entertainment we provide. Sadly, it mostly falls on deaf ears. Though I don't normally do this, I applaud you, New York Times; your ordinary small font and lack of pictures usually put me to sleep, only to wake up with your print tattooed on my face. But covering this topic is a pretty hip thing that you old folks and uptights could put out. Way to be; you have made an acquittance with college radio. For now. Beware - we are unforgiving. So "College Radio Maintains its Mojo"; I agree. We're fresh. Original. Nerdy. And happy to do what we do. That's more than most people can argue about their own jobs. The article can be read here, and thank the Lord we don't have to pay for this one like other pieces of the Times. Paying to read something on-line? Pish-posh!
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