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Rice and the University of Houston have formally applied to the FCC for an assignment of the KTRU 91.7 FM license. Now we need all of our listeners to pitch in and help us convince the FCC that this deal is not in the “public interest.”
Friends of KTRU retains law firm to battle proposed sale of KTRU 91.7 FM
Law firm of Paul Hastings pursuing next steps
HOUSTON, October 13, 2010– Friends of KTRU, a group of concerned students, alumni, and community members dedicated to stopping the sale of KTRU’s FM frequency, license and tower, has retained law firm Paul Hastings.
Rice University announced today that it has completed the sale of the station to the University of Houston and that the FM frequency will be shut down by the end of calendar year 2010 at the latest.
“It is shameful that the Rice University administration has not heeded the thousands of voices asking to stop the sale of KTRU,” said KTRU station manager Joey Yang. “Instead, Rice has chosen to throw away more than 40 years of student-run tradition in favor of a new cafeteria for the campus. For this reason, we must pursue legal avenues for stopping the sale. The fight has only just begun.”
Contact:
Joey Yang, KTRU Station Manager
[email protected]
(614) 423-9264
To learn more about KTRU and how to help stop the sale, please visit www.savektru.org.
Come out and show your support for KTRU at these upcoming FREE shows in Houston!
Friday, September 24th, 8:30pm (doors) @ Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak Drive
Golden Axe, The Roller, Venemous Maximus, 2 Star Symphony, The Energy, Omatai, Free Radicals, DJ Meshak
Sunday, September 26th, 8-10pm: Free Radicals @ Notsuoh, 314 Main Street
Monday, September 27th, 10pm-1am: KTRU Funk & Soul DJ JaeM will be spinning at Poison Girl, 1641 Westheimer
Come out and support KTRU at two benefit shows:
Thursday, September 9, 9:00 p.m.
Fat Tony, Giant Princess, & B L A C K I E
Rice Memorial Center, Grand Hall
Rice University (campus map)
free! all ages!
Friday, September 24
Golden Axe, The Roller, The Energy, Venomous Maximus, Omatai, 2 Star Symphony, & DJ Meshak
Fitzgerald’s
$5 (free for 21 and up / 10% proceeds go to save KTRU)
Donations will be accepted at the show, and posters, shirts, and albums will be for sale.
Join us in a peaceful, non-violent protest to Save KTRU this Sunday, 2:00 pm at Rice University, in the Academic quad in front of the statue of William Marsh Rice. The rally will feature speeches from station manager Kelsey Yule, community DJ Greg Starks, specialty show DJ Lindsey Simard, Rice University/KTRU alumnus Heather Nodler, Rice student DJ Kevin Bush, and more! Wear your KTRU t-shirt, make a clever picket sign, bring your friends, and be prepared to make some noise for college radio.
There will be an informal pre-protest gathering before the rally starting at 11am, Sunday, August 22nd, at Valhalla in Rice University where you can help us make signs, write chants, and print t-shirts before we walk over to Willy’s statue at 1:30pm.
SAVE KTRU !!!!
SAVE KTRU !!!!
SAVE KTRU !!!!
Rice University is trying to sell to KTRU 91.7 fm’s frequency and transmitter! We need your help to keep independent, local, and eclectic radio programming on the Houston airwaves.
Help us save KTRU! There’s lots you can do:visit http://savektru.org/help/
Contribute your voice
The legendary ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh shared his passion for music with us. Stay tuned to listen to this exclusive interview! 
For Inquiries, Reservations, or Tickets:
Samhitha 713-724-7082
Abhilash 713-348-3824. [email protected]
Click “HERE” or on the flier or picture for more info
With Rice ID – $5, Without Rice ID – $15
