TO THE EDITOR:
My most memorable moments of college were spent counting down to live broadcasts in the basement of the Student Union.
Producers invited their cast and crew, cast and crew invited their friends, and we all packed into the Student Television studio anxiously awaiting the product of weeks of hard work. Members introduced each of their shows live and took calls from their fans after premieres. STV’s Late Night show finished off the evening with an hour of engaging live programming. Fresh, local talent graced our stage.
Famous faces around our campus were interviewed. Student government debates were held, and it was all possible because of a space so constantly utilized and cherished.
The investments in the STV facility extend well beyond $30,000, particularly when factoring in the time and energy spent rebuilding the studio only two years ago. Splitting the STV facility in half brings a swift halt to decades of live programming — the very core of our organization. I urge our new leadership to continue fighting for the space STV needs dearly. Television is made in a studio, not in an office.
Eric Ellington
Editor
51 Minds Entertainment
