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Kevin Longenecker, Shirley Yoder, and Loren Swartzendruber fielded challenges for 90 minutes Tuesday morning from eight community members upset with the "Democracy Now!" cutback. Alumnus Ben Wise tearfully described the loss of what he saw as the only radio program around to give balance to mainstream media. He noted that "Democracy Now!" is one news show that was not "beating the drums of war" in the buildup for the invasion of Iraq.
Station manager Jon Kennel-Kauffmann said, "While we have a concern for truth and justice, the program does not come at those from a faith perspective." One protester responded with "You play classical music all day long, and that has nothing to do with the faith perspective."
President Swartzendruber spoke at length on donor issues and defended his policy of informing the WEMC Board of Reference of threats from donors concerning WEMC programming. Swartzendruber maintained that ultimate control over programming remains in the hand of Kennel-Kauffmann.
Amid rumors of unethical donor influence, appalled listeners are questioning EMU’s decision to reduce air-time for "Democracy Now!" on the EMU radio station, WEMC, from a daily afternoon rush-hour show to once a week at 6 p.m. Friday. Read more...
SGA Executive Council Statement:
The Student Government Association (SGA) will be holding campus elections for 13 senatorial positions Monday, September 13. We, the students, are electing them to fulfill the duties and to have the powers listed below as found in article III, section 2 D of the SGA Constitution: Read more...
Calling the diminishing of diverse media voices the “Clear Channeling of America,” Amy Goodman, the petite, but energy-packed host of "Democracy Now!" took time to talk with the Weather Vane before her rousing speech to an estimated 425 people at Community Mennonite Church Saturday night. Read more...
Representing nine countries and six continents, the class of 2008 arrived on campus last week, bringing new energy and expectations to campus. Read more...
