Shark Radio

What is Shark Radio?

Shark Radio is a programme that will be broadcasted on the Aston Preston Hall intercom system three times per week. It is a student-oriented programme that caters to the multifaceted needs of the residents on Hall. With the guidance of a Resident Advisor as the Chief Executive Officer, students plan, write and deliver programmes to resident Prestonites. Some of the segments of the Shark Radio include:

• News and Current Affairs
• Lifestyle Issues
• Music Segments
• Birthday shout-outs
• Interviews
• Promotions – Cluster, Hall, Guild

Why is Shark Radio Necessary?

Shark Radio is necessary as a forum for students on hall to voice their concerns about issues affecting them on varying levels: cluster, hall, campus, nationally, regionally and internationally. It gives them an opportunity to share information and create dialogue to foster increased understanding and knowledge of current affairs topics. Shark Radio provides in-depth news on current affairs in the Caribbean and internationally. This information is delivered in the comfort of the households in each cluster via the intercom system on each phone unit.

While Shark Radio is not an alternative to the traditional media, it is an effective channel for the disseminating information to students who cannot afford to purchase a newspaper or are unable to watch the daily news on television on a regular basis. Staying in touch with the news can be a challenge for students with a hectic schedule of classes and campus and hall activities. Shark Radio is therefore tailored to the needs and schedules of Prestonites, thereby making it an effective medium for information, education and entertainment.

Preston Hall is home to many CARIMAC students and persons with an interest in the field of journalism and broadcasting. Shark Radio therefore provides a golden opportunity for them to put theory into practice and gain skills that can be used effectively in the world of work. Many Shark Radio student reporters will move on to pursue careers in the field of media and communication.

SCHEDULE

To find out more about Shark Radio please contact the main office for details.

Interested students should contact us today for more details.

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