Student Media
Students in the Communications Department have the opportunity to create and produce content for television, newspaper, and radio. Elizabethtown College students have the opportunity to become involved with these student-managed organizations at any point in their academic career. Participation in these organizations is also required as part of the curriculum in COM 211 (Reporting and Newswriting), COM 220 (Audio Applications and Techniques), COM 230 Video Applications and Techniques). ECTV-40
ECTV is a 24-hour leased access cable station owned and operated by the Department of Communications of Elizabethtown College, located on the second floor of the Steinman Center. ECTV serves approximately 25,000 viewers in Elizabethtown and the surrounding communities. ECTV has a dual purpose: to provide information and entertainment to the students of Elizabethtown College and the people living in the surrounding communities; and to act a as functional and critical learning environment for the Communications majors of the College. Student staff members produce and direct original in-studio productions as well as gain experience with remote videography. Contact: Station Manager, Stephanie Couch at couchs@etown.edu or the Director of Broadcasting, Andy Williams at extension 1465.
The Etownian
The Etownian, a weekly newspaper, is produced by students and distributed to all members of the campus community on Fridays except during holiday periods. It contains a full range of news, sports, features and editorial opinions. Staff positions are open for editors, reporters, photographers, and advertising and circulating personnel. A staff organizational meeting is scheduled early in each semester. The Etownian offices and newsroom are located on the second floor of the Brossman Student Center. Contact: editor, ext 1132.
WWEC-FM Radio 88.3 FM
WWEC-FM, a student managed and operated radio station affiliated with the Department of Communications, serves the College and local communities by providing music of all styles, as well as news, weather, sports, traffic and special programs. The station broadcasts from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and 8 a.m. to midnight on weekends. The studios and office are located on the second floor of the Steinman Center. Contact: Station Manager, Mike Mauger at maugerm@etown.edu or ext. 1413.
