MCTV wants you to say "I want my MCTV!"
John Dunphy
Issue date: 4/22/04 Section: Life!
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As students walk by Walson Hall late at night, they may wonder what types of media enterprises have their home in the small academic building. Of course, the College's own radio station, WMUH, has their headquarters in Walson, but it also houses MCTV (Muhlenberg College Television).
MCTV has struggled greatly with its limited staff. The blue screen that aired in between shows has been a constant presence. Though it was becoming more infrequent in its programming, MCTV never stopped trying to let its voice be heard on campus. Up until this year, the club did not have an actual written constitution. What this essentially means is that the group had consisted of a handful of students who were willing to devote their time and efforts and not even receive student council funding (which comes from the student's activities fee) to aid in the process. This funding, which they now receive, will go to a multitude of prjects and will allow for more to be done with better equipment.
Like many clubs on campus, the biggest problem that the club faces is a lack of publicity. Although there are shows in the works, such as Muhlenberg Idol and 'Berg Blind Date, which would get students actively involved, only a handful of students actually know what goes on behind the scenes. Outside of placing flyers when trying to recruit people to participate in one of the various shows, ideas are being tossed around to help advertise through other College organizations.
Students around campus are in favor of increasing the popularity of MCTV. Zach Weiss '05 says "It's so great that the school provides us with this medium to communicate with students and faculty, and we should be using that to it's full potential." MCTV has taken such opinions to heart and are striving to make the television station a thriving organization.
Consistency in programming is another demon that the club has recently attempted to conquer. Shows currently appear sporadically, and viewers will often be greeted by the infamous blue screen when they turn to channel 21. But with the help of David Tafler, the Head of the Communication Department and faculty advisor for MCTV, along with the core group of determined members, MCTV is attempting to step over the inconsistency.
MCTV has struggled greatly with its limited staff. The blue screen that aired in between shows has been a constant presence. Though it was becoming more infrequent in its programming, MCTV never stopped trying to let its voice be heard on campus. Up until this year, the club did not have an actual written constitution. What this essentially means is that the group had consisted of a handful of students who were willing to devote their time and efforts and not even receive student council funding (which comes from the student's activities fee) to aid in the process. This funding, which they now receive, will go to a multitude of prjects and will allow for more to be done with better equipment.
Like many clubs on campus, the biggest problem that the club faces is a lack of publicity. Although there are shows in the works, such as Muhlenberg Idol and 'Berg Blind Date, which would get students actively involved, only a handful of students actually know what goes on behind the scenes. Outside of placing flyers when trying to recruit people to participate in one of the various shows, ideas are being tossed around to help advertise through other College organizations.
Students around campus are in favor of increasing the popularity of MCTV. Zach Weiss '05 says "It's so great that the school provides us with this medium to communicate with students and faculty, and we should be using that to it's full potential." MCTV has taken such opinions to heart and are striving to make the television station a thriving organization.
Consistency in programming is another demon that the club has recently attempted to conquer. Shows currently appear sporadically, and viewers will often be greeted by the infamous blue screen when they turn to channel 21. But with the help of David Tafler, the Head of the Communication Department and faculty advisor for MCTV, along with the core group of determined members, MCTV is attempting to step over the inconsistency.