THE MICHIGAN DAILY STUDENT-OWNED: WCIJN Broadcasts to Dormittories ENERS-Even in chilly weather, a speaker with something to say can find an audience which isten. Some of them may be amused, some skeptical, and some downright bored, but there are ys those few, who listen and understand, that make the art of communication worth something all. .yde Park' Attracts Students By RICHARD OSTLING "You're tuned to the finest in college radio . . . WCBN." That familiar station break is1 heard regularly on Ann Arbor's most unique radio station, WCBN, which is completely owned and operated by University students. The station has three studios, one in each of the men's quad- rangles, and also broadcasts to women's dorms: Mark Markley, Victor Vaughan, Couzens, Alice Lloyd, Mosher, Jordan and Stock- well halls. WCBN's staff of nearly 150 per- sons is made up of both men and women students, many of whom are freshmen. This fall, the sta- tion again will be seeking dozens of interested students to serve as announcers, engineerstadvertising salesmen and copy writers. Set Auditions According to Program Director J-P Stadius, '63, announcing audi- tions will be held in the South Quadrangle studios during orien- tation and registration. Persons interestedin advertis- ing sales or copy writing should see Business Manager Leonard Wiener, '62, in either the South Quadrangle studio, or the general office in the Student Activities Building. Persons interested in en- gineering can apply at any studio. As the only area station with programs aimed at college stu- dents, "we feel we can best pro- vide University residents with the type of programming they want to hear at the time they want to hear it," Jack Huizenga, '61, WCBN general manager, said. WCBN broadcasts at 650 kilo- cycles-for 24 hours each day, of- fering news, sports and musical programs from pop hits to jazz to classical Sports Coverage In addition, coverage of special events includes broadcasts of all Michigan football games; all home and some away basketball games; hockey; band, orchestra and glee club concerts; other important campus events; and special lec- tures and debates. Through agreements with De- troit commercial stations, WCBN presents the World Series, speeches of national significance and an all-night music program. All pro- grams broadcast by the University FM station, WUOM, are also available to WCBN. National wire services supply the station with state, national and world news, and local sources pro- vide complete campus and Ann Arbor coverage. News Directo rSteve Stockmeyer, 63 has an- nounced plans to give complete coverage to the important cam- paigning and elections this fall. Day Starts Early A typical broadcast day begins at 6:30 a.m. with programming o music, news and sports rebroad- cast directly from a local com- mercial station. At 9 a.m., WCBN' z own staff begins its day with three e hours of background and stud - music. From noon to 1 p.m. Is th - "Noon Show," which plays popu t lar hits. Background and stud music is again featured from 1 t< 4 p.m., with more popular music from 4 to 6 p.m. The remainder of the evening programming consists of show tunes, jazz and study music until 11 p.m. A two-hour program of classical music ends the day for the WCBN staff. WCBN also has eight newscasts daily, including two 15- minute roundups at 7 and 11 p.m. A daily five-minute editorial or news com- mentary is broadcast at 7:15 p.m. Complete sports news is presented at 7:20 and 11:15 p.m. Advertisers Pay Revenue to operate the station is obtained from both local and national advertisers. Students serving as local advertising sales- men are the only paid staff mem- bers, receiving a commission on their sales. Income, over $4,000 last year, goes to meet expenses of the sta- __ .. _ t tion, including contracts with rec- ord companies, new equipment, maintenance of present equipment and expansion. The station was started in 1947 s as a West Quadrangle activity. In 1949 a similar station was begun Headquarters f in East Quadrangle. They soon . formed a network, and were joined practiCal tnings by a South Quadrangle station in 1952. In 1957, expansion of coverage was made to all women's residence;SpodeJensen halls. Last year. Mary Markley was added. Most of the technical equip-r ment, including transmitters, am- plifiers and remote units, was built by staff engineers. Last spring the network of three separate stations was dissolvedJil by the Inter-Quadrangle Council, the student government body for !Phone NO 8-6779 men's residence halls. One cen- tralized station, with three studios, was formed. LIVE IN CO-OPS! ECONOMICAL LIVING. About $15.00 per week for room and board and $10.00 per week for boarders only. Sharing work cuts costs. ADULT. RESPONSIBILITIES and privileges in homes that are student controlled and owned - Between 4 and 6 hours work per week. DEMOCRATIC IDEALS:. . No racial, religious, political, or social discrimination. INTER-COOPERATIVE COUNCIL For information, contact the Co-op Office STUDENT ACTIVITIES BUILDING, Office hours, 9-5 .. . 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