KUGS and the Future of Student-Run Radio

Journalism students in a digital media class at Western Washington University will screen their short documentary films at a special event Jan. 28 on campus.

One of the films is "AirWaves: KUGS and the Future of Student-Run Radio," described on the course's website:

In 2014, KUGS 89.3 FM celebrates its 40th year as a student-operated college radio station on the campus of Western Washington University in Bellingham. While the majority of corporate-run radio stations are now controlled and programmed from afar, KUGS continues to feature shows programmed by volunteer student DJs, which makes for an eclectic mix of diverse music and news.

This piece was shot, edited and produced by Western Washington University students Steven Guntli, Joella Ortega and Cade Schmidt as part of J370 (Digital Media in Journalism) taught by Stephen Howie at Western fall quarter.

A public screening of this film and four other mini-docs created by journalism students is set for 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Communications Facility Room 110 on campus. Admission is free, and the event is open to everyone.