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20-08-2010 5:22pm#1DCUfm is normally the subject of a quite lengthy boards thread at the end of each academic year. Last year's was largely positive, but one of the issues that keeps coming through is that DCUfm appears to be a closed shop. That couldn't be further from the truth, but in an effort to open up even more we are looking for new show proposals for the next semester on DCUfm. If you have an idea for a show please let us know by sending it to info@dcufm.com.
If you don't have a show idea and would just like to get involved then that's more than fine too
We will be having a 'Get Involved' meeting early in the new semester. The meeting will be well advertised around campus, on our website (www.dcufm.com), on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=113474229131&ref=ts), and our Twitter (www.twitter.com/DCUfm).
We are open to students from all faculties. This is not a hollow offer, we really want to get all schools involved in the station. You don't have to be in communications to work with DCUfm
On a final note, best of luck to all you guys waiting for your CAO offers. I really hope we get to see you in DCU. And please feel free to drop in to the station any time if you'd like to get involved. The station is situated in the Hub and faces out onto the mall, you can't miss us.1
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A DCU specific "get it off your chest" show would be interesting.
Somewhere for people to air and discuss their problems in DCU on a weekly basis.
Reckon that would definitely be a winner.
Are you a current DCU student? Would you be interested in doing it yourself. You could produce the show if you don't feel comfortable going behind the mic. Send me a PM or email me if you are interested 0 -
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I'd love to get involved. Have a degree in media from Ballyfermot and am starting a masters in journalism in dcu in September. Need to see my timetable before I commit to anything though!
Sounds good, do come along to our meeting early in the new semester. We've had MAJs involved before and they were great. We've also had people from Ballyfermot involved, so you should feel right at home
PS Needless to say, the people from Ballyfermot were equally as great 0 -
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Benny Lava wrote: » Hahahaha. I don't mean to spoil the ending of the series but I'm pretty sure they won't be getting the door during this academic year.
We'll just have to wait and see
Speaking of radio drama, that's something I had thought about last year and never got off the ground. Someone do that.0 -
Benny Lava wrote: » Hahahaha. I don't mean to spoil the ending of the series but I'm pretty sure they won't be getting the door during this academic year.
One year closer to DCU's OSL or Hub Management Committee/DCU or whoever (is actually responsible) for actually breaking the law (and decency) so (in due course).
I find it very sad/insulting/ a sad reflection on individual(s) that certain irrelevant people find it funny that wheelchair users cannot have access to the DCUfm studio (or DCUfm not having the ability to apply for a license because of the lack of DCUfm's wheelchair access to its studio) or a topic of joke quite endemic of the culture prevalent in DCU's clubs and societies and/or the student ruling hegemonic powers. When did the progression of a society become a topic of ridicule - especially a student radio station which has EARNED the right to call itself the BEST student radio station in the country based on the fact it cleaned up at the SMEDIA awards? You cannot and will not be allowed to ignore that! (not saying you have btw, that is aimed at other irrelevant people on this site).
But sure what would I know as a normal civilised member of society who believes in equity of access to STATE paid services. SHAME I say, SHAME, no laughing matter.!!!!!!!
DCUfm cannot be criticised for not having a FM license as it is not THEIR fault.
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One year closer to DCU's OSL or Hub Management Committee/DCU or whoever (is actually responsible) for actually breaking the law (and decency) so (in due course).
I find it very sad/insulting/ a sad reflection on individual(s) that certain irrelevant people find it funny that wheelchair users cannot have access to the DCUfm studio (or DCUfm not having the ability to apply for a license because of the lack of DCUfm's wheelchair access to its studio) or a topic of joke quite endemic of the culture prevalent in DCU's clubs and societies and/or the student ruling hegemonic powers. When did the progression of a society become a topic of ridicule - especially a student radio station which has EARNED the right to call itself the BEST student radio station in the country based on the fact it cleaned up at the SMEDIA awards? You cannot and will not be allowed to ignore that! (not saying you have btw, that is aimed at other irrelevant people on this site).
But sure what would I know as a normal civilised member of society who believes in equity of access to STATE paid services. SHAME I say, SHAME, no laughing matter.!!!!!!!
DCUfm cannot be criticised for not having a FM license as it is not THEIR fault.
Just learned to use bold text in forum posts, eh? Nice.
I don't have any specific show ideas, but here are some things that might help in general:- Improve the pre-recorded voiceovery stuff - I don't care if you're the best college radio station in the world, for all I know, maybe you are. Fact is, I don't need to hear that every five minutes, especially when I'm already listening...
- Less bias - In some of the Union related stuff, particularly the presidential debate last year, presenters displayed an extraordinary bias and this should be coached out or avoided if possible.
- Broader musical range - I don't know what the scope is for what you can play, (perhaps it's determined by the license?) but it would be nice to see more types of music played, perhaps even stuff that people won't have already heard? I would like my college radio station to introduce me to new music once in a while. PS - note to everyone: Kings of Leon are not indie. Also, they suck.
- Less ads! - OK, if someone's giving you money to run their pizza commercial, that's fine - I can appreciate why you're playing it. But when I'm on your website listening, I can see your entire schedule at a click and I don't need to hear the same ads for other shows every few minutes, they get annoying very, very quickly.
I'm sure there's other stuff too. Presenters are always going to be hit and miss but I guess you're limited to whoever volunteers. Please don't take these criticisms too seriously, I understand it's a student radio station and you're restricted in various ways.0 - Improve the pre-recorded voiceovery stuff - I don't care if you're the best college radio station in the world, for all I know, maybe you are. Fact is, I don't need to hear that every five minutes, especially when I'm already listening...
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public_enemy wrote: »Just learned to use bold text in forum posts, eh? Nice.
I don't have any specific show ideas, but here are some things that might help in general:- Improve the pre-recorded voiceovery stuff - I don't care if you're the best college radio station in the world, for all I know, maybe you are. Fact is, I don't need to hear that every five minutes, especially when I'm already listening...
- Less bias - In some of the Union related stuff, particularly the presidential debate last year, presenters displayed an extraordinary bias and this should be coached out or avoided if possible.
- Broader musical range - I don't know what the scope is for what you can play, (perhaps it's determined by the license?) but it would be nice to see more types of music played, perhaps even stuff that people won't have already heard? I would like my college radio station to introduce me to new music once in a while. PS - note to everyone: Kings of Leon are not indie. Also, they suck.
- Less ads! - OK, if someone's giving you money to run their pizza commercial, that's fine - I can appreciate why you're playing it. But when I'm on your website listening, I can see your entire schedule at a click and I don't need to hear the same ads for other shows every few minutes, they get annoying very, very quickly.
I'm sure there's other stuff too. Presenters are always going to be hit and miss but I guess you're limited to whoever volunteers. Please don't take these criticisms too seriously, I understand it's a student radio station and you're restricted in various ways.
Agreed on the station pre-recorded stuff - but since the previous station mgnt paid so much for it I suppose they have to use it - even though at the time it wasn't true (officially, unlike now)
What you see as bias most people see as exploring the other arguments and making those who are participating in the culture of capitulation answer for their proposed positions - there is nothing wrong with challenging people who want to get elected on their point of views - that is the role of the media. The campus media would be in derogation of their duty to their students if they didn't ask the questions that were being avoided, or ask the questions that needed to be asked - and I was under the informed belief that last years debate was considered highly informative and quite proper by even those in the executive at the time, and without bias and those questions asked that people believed were 'without' bias were confined and dealt with in only a specific part of the debate and left otherwise - and I am sure being informed on all the issues is not bias but just scary for most people pretending/purporting/assuming they know what they are talking about, and not just about these so called 'bias' issues. I think it's hilarious that when the student media of DCU asks questions of the DCU student representatives that the DCU student representatives don't want asked they are considered biased or a pain, or just unfair.
The musical range covered at the moment- contemporary chart, rock, metal, classical, classical rock, rap, hip-hop and others, student bands, irish music, jazz, international - I am sure could be widened (feel free to suggest how) and they have called for more shows, i think they tick that box....
Ads finance the station, but I would agree they should be limited where possible
I am sure however the station mgnt value your feedback and hopefully if you have the time, and are still a student you could actively participate in the station in some small way in order to continue to ensure its development - and this positive feedback I am equally sure is considered participation!0 - Improve the pre-recorded voiceovery stuff - I don't care if you're the best college radio station in the world, for all I know, maybe you are. Fact is, I don't need to hear that every five minutes, especially when I'm already listening...
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One year closer to DCU's OSL or Hub Management Committee/DCU or whoever (is actually responsible) for actually breaking the law (and decency) so (in due course).
I find it very sad/insulting/ a sad reflection on individual(s) that certain irrelevant people find it funny that wheelchair users cannot have access to the DCUfm studio (or DCUfm not having the ability to apply for a license because of the lack of DCUfm's wheelchair access to its studio) or a topic of joke quite endemic of the culture prevalent in DCU's clubs and societies and/or the student ruling hegemonic powers. When did the progression of a society become a topic of ridicule - especially a student radio station which has EARNED the right to call itself the BEST student radio station in the country based on the fact it cleaned up at the SMEDIA awards? You cannot and will not be allowed to ignore that! (not saying you have btw, that is aimed at other irrelevant people on this site).
But sure what would I know as a normal civilised member of society who believes in equity of access to STATE paid services. SHAME I say, SHAME, no laughing matter.!!!!!!!
DCUfm cannot be criticised for not having a FM license as it is not THEIR fault.
It appears you have blamed me for laughing at a joke someone made instead of blaming him for making it. However, I'm not surprised considering the fact that we have clashed on this website before. Perhaps before you went on your little rant you should have considered what I was laughing at. I laughed at the suggestion of a show about DCUfm's search for a door not at the fact that wheelchair-bound people can't access the studio. Don't be so bloody hypersensitive you twat. I know Daysha won't like me saying that but I feel if someone is going to call me "irrelevant" and imply that I'm not a "normal civilised member of society who believes in equality" then I think i should be allowed to respond. So, do you consider anyone who has ever laughed at a Jimmy Carr joke not to be a "normal civilised member of society who believes in equality"??? I think it's time you got down off your high horse.
Also, if I'm irrelevant then perhaps my Smedia nomination (which means a lot according to your post) is also irrelevant? Perhaps you can verify that for me?
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It has been pointed out that this thread is not about the door lol - so I will refrain from taking this thread off topic again, apologies about that....
On the pre-recorded stuff - agree with you there, it just takes a lot of time to make them, I think station management just didnt have the time after all the repair work they had too do, it was a case of 'at the moment its not broke so don't fix it' lol
On the presidential debate: I respectfully disagree with you; what some people see as taking sides I simply see is tackling issues that the candidates should have been informed about, it's not the presenters fault if the other candidates werent up-to-date on all the issues, but feedback is important, and I am sure it can be something that can be brought up and monitored.
In terms of other shows, I have heard political (party) bias creep in once or twice, and I hate that; but from what I am told that was noted by management and will not be allowed to continue.
DCUfm genuinely does play the genres of music I outline, you can see this in its schedule but again, if the schedule is not catering to peoples needs in terms of time slots allocated to genres of music I am sure station management will probably look into that.
I see your point about the adverts
I know what you are saying about how much time, energy and effort society work takes, but it reeps its own rewards I suppose - at the same time, level-headed and valid feedback like you have given is what the station needs, so in some small way you have contributed to the station! 0 -
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I think my opinions on the station are well known at this stage, therefore I won't get involved in the door debate or any of the other huge failures of DCUfm.
For me, as someone with no association to the station, the real problem is the lack of access to the stations programes.
With it not being on the radio, you'd think they would have a website that was set out clearly. But they don't its very hard to find what programme your looking for.
I could go on, but after the feed a pints I had last night am not fit to be too critical.
The OP asked for show suggestions, well heres a few.
-A problem programme. This would have an expert (like your man Mark Hamilton but obviously not as big name) who people could text or ring in with their problems. Topics such as sexual dysfunction, dick rott etc would all be fine.
-SU's address. The SU do seem at times to be lacking communication with the student body. I reckon let your one megan on the radio for say 20 mins a week to tell us whats happening. (although i'd prefer if she was on the telly
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-DCU music chart. This would involve the students of DCU voting each week for their favourite songs of the time. Then we could have a top 20 each week of DCU's favourite music.
However, if DCUfm were to take on board any of my ideas, I would sue them if they didn't credit me for the ideas and pay me royalties Just warning yas !
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Thanks to everyone for posting. I just need to say a few things.The studio door has meant that wheelchair users cannot access the station. If someone in a wheelchair wants to get involved then they can't. All campus buildings will have to be fully wheelchair accessible by 2015 anyway, so why not get the work done ahead of schedule while there are hundreds of builders screaming out for work.
Shows on DCUfm have not been able to have guests with mobility issues. This has meant that shows have had to not invite people because they can't access the studio. That's not good enough. I won't whitter on about the door. It is hopefully being sorted, but I hope we can all agree that DCUfm must be accessible to all.
One other issue that was brought up was station idents. There were so many thing that we had to sort out last year that imaging was just one thing that we didn't have time for. We do, however, realise the importance of it and we're already sorting it out for the next academic year. The English voice will be gone forever
I'd like to thank everyone who got in touch with their show suggestions, please the 'em coming.0 -
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Thanks for your suggestions Einstein? If you'd like to propose a show that will connect with DCU students then please do email us at info@dcufm.com.
I wouldn't be so downbeat about the popularity of radio. Most Irish people listen to radio on a daily basis.
The main point of this post is to get more connected with DCU students and make sure we're not perceived as a closed shop. Our content has been good enough to win awards, awards that all the other student radio stations entered. We are by no means perfect, not by a long shot, but we're constantly working on making the station better which is all we can do. We'd welcome anyone who wants to do the same
Thanks again for all your ideas, guys. If you have an idea for a show for DCUfm then please do email us at info@dcufm.com. Remember, no idea is too weird, this is radio, anything’s possible! 0 -
Benny Lava wrote: »Remember last year when everyone was desperate to get a ticket to the sold-out summer ball? Imagine the only remaining tickets were prizes in a competition on DCUfm. That would sort of force people to listen! ... The SU election coverage last year drew great figures for DCUfm and this sort of DCU-based broadcast seems to be the way forward. The harsh reality is people won't go on the internet and click on the stream unless they have something to gain from doing so or have an interest in what is being broadcast.
DCUfm looks for tickets from the SU for all their events and we've given away countless tickets for such events. We hope to continue our arrangement with the new SU and advertise these competitions around campus even more this year.
As for us serving our DCU listenership with DCU content, well, we do that the best we can. There's only so much we can do, though. We will be vastly increasing our coverage of the clubs and societies on campus and Newswire will cover even more campus news.
Again, this thread is about proposing show ideas, so if you have one, please email us at info@dcufm.com 0 -
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