Dispatch 40, which refers to UT’s 40 acres, is a weekly audio news magazine produced by students in the first required course in the Broadcast News Sequence in the School of Journalism. Students pitch their own enterprise stories and have one week to record all their interviews and fine-tune their reporting before digitally editing their two-minute podcasts for the weekly program. Two students co-produce and edit each show along with two anchors who rewrite scripts and record their narration before the final show is digitally mixed and delivered here on-line and over-the-air on KVRX 91.7.
Dispatch 40 - Show #7 - November 9, 2011
Kacey Cherry and Kellie Baldwin
Kelsey Bohlen and Andrew Moore
On This edition of Dispatch 40: We learn how students transition from combat situations to the UT campus, learn how the Texas Wranglers serve the Austin community, and get a preview of the U-T men’s basketball team.
In the second segment: we hear the story of an undocumented graduating student, get a new perspective on ADHD, and find out how UT students beat their alcohol and drug addictions.
In the last segment: find out about the Austin City Council’s plan to ban plastic bags, about an epidemic of Facebook hacking, and how a non-profit organization helps kids with hip-hop music.
Dispatch 40 - Show #6 - November 2, 2011
Hannah Jones and Daniel Routledge
Kaleigh Schneider and Ashlee Davie
On this edition of Dispatch 40, we hear about graduate unemployment as well as the issue of tuition for illegal immigrants. We'll learn about how cameras are being installed in downtown Austin to monitor activities on 6th Street and how some are using No Shave November to help those with prostate cancer. Finally, we'll hear about reactions to the recent Big 12 expansions as well as a unique pageant at UT that is for freshman guys only. All this and more on this edition of Dispatch 40.
Dispatch 40 - Show 5 - October 26, 2011
Cash Payne and Jamie Leslie
Elisabeth Haarsager and Caleb Ingels
On this edition of Dispatch 40, we hear about some of October’s highlights: the World Series and different Halloween attractions near campus. We’ll learn about parking issues on campus after we look at upcoming political events and their impact on students. We’ll also hear a story of redemption from one prostitute who used to sell her body on the streets, but now facilitates a rehab center to rescue women living the life she used to. Finally, we share the details about the drought in Austin and look into musicians performing on the streets. All this and more on this week’s edition of Dispatch 40.
Dispatch 40 - Show 4 - October 19, 2011
Kaleigh Schneider and Kenyatta Giddings
Madeline Hays and Tannis Owens
On this week's edition of Dispatch 40 we look deeper into Red River Rivalry weekend traditions and even discover how some students are seeing profit from the weekend. We also explore some unusual and ghoulish celebrations with Yoga Fest and an event that delves into the paranormal. This edition also highlights how students are adjusting to Austin's homeless and giving back to wildfire victims.
Dispatch 40 - Show 3 - October 12, 2011
Kelsey Bohlen and Elizabeth Haarsager
Kacey Cherry and Jamie Leslie
Today's show reports on the new release of the Iphone, with perspectives from a technical and personal standpoint. We also cover stories related to depression and disabilities among college students. Finally, we also report on the future of the OU V. UT game location and strategies to reduce midterm stress.
Dispatch 40 - Show 1 - September 28, 2011
Caleb Ingels and Andrew Moore
Kellie Baldwin and Cash Payne
On this edition of Dispatch 40, we hear how students and businesses alike are dealing with a sluggish economy. We’ll learn about Shell’s recent research agreement with UT and why some ACL fans were left wondering about Stevie Wonder. Also, we take a look at a local video game company, while tackling underage drinking and confronting a lack of diversity on campus. Finally, we hear about the impact of the Longhorn Network and why some UT students are biking all the way to Alaska. All this and more on this week’s edition of Dispatch 40.
November 17, 2010 - Fall 2010 Show #8
Britagne Elliott and Tiffany Davis
Brooke Lee and Miles Payne
November 10, 2010 - Fall 2010 Show #7
Sarah Marks and Derek Lewis
Tabitha Lipkin and Denise Charles
November 3, 2010 - Fall 2010 Show #6
Linzy Beltran and Ben Allensworth
Tiffany Davis and Rachel Thurner
October 27, 2010 - Fall 2010 Show #5
Ashley Park and Antonio Morales
Jacqueline Murchison and Sameer Bhuchar
October 20, 2010 - Fall 2010 Show #4
Jesica Botero and Brooke Lee
Caroline Flores and Bernice Chuang
On this week’s Dispatch 40 we take a look at important health issues like suicide awareness and the benefits of donating blood on campus. Since it is Breast Cancer awareness month we will be hearing from some survivors and discussing how even young women need to take precautions against this disease. We will also tell you why it is important to get a flu shot this season and finally before Halloween weekend arrives we will find out what’s the number one costume this year.
October 13, 2010 - Fall 2010 Show #3
Isabella Ferraro and Emily Chandler
Kayla McDaniel and Jordan Maney
On this edition of Dispatch 40, filmmakers in Austin campaign for the November gubernatorial election in a unique way. Also, find out how close to home human trafficking really is, and learn the real reasons behind university national rankings. All this and more on this week’s episode of Dispatch 40.
