Dispatch 40 Spring 2008
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Show 6 (24:50)
April 23, 2008
Producer: Kristen Patchell
Assistant Producer: Kaitlin Bates
Hosts: Lee Ann Holman, Allyn Hoang
In the final spring edition of Dispatch 40, we’ll tell you about the consequences for putting soap bubbles in the school fountains and drinking a beer in your dorm room. Also, we try to settle your nerves by telling you an easy way to choose professors and classes for next fall. We tell you why the Texas Entertainment Association is fighting the state of Texas on the strip club tax. Two of our reporters look into the upcoming Austin City Council elections and tell you a little more about the candidates. Also, we take a closer look at the Dream Act and how it can affect students. Later in our show, two of our reporters cover charity events in Austin, including Relay for Life and Anchor Slam. Then, we take a closer look at Austin City Limits, and we go behind the scenes of a classic movie, Jurassic Park. Join us on Dispatch 40 right now!
Show 5 (24:10)
April 16, 2008
Producer: Taryn Brooks
Assistant Producer: Xorje Olivares
Hosts: Loren Grush, Aaron Aiken
In this week’s edition of Dispatch 40, we explore a controversial lawsuit faced by the University questioning the use of race in the UT admission policy. Other lawsuits deal with sexual predators via Myspace and a group of young girls fed up with the racy styles of clothing sold by many trendy stores. Reporters investigate Longhorn Speak’s public policy competition in regards to immigration issues, and a new law that may leave many immigrants jobless. Students beware. Reporters take a deeper look into the consequences surrounding cheating in classrooms and using fake I-Ds. Reporters also inform students of the need to participate in local elections and art shows. Join us on Dispatch-40 to discover issues that are important to Longhorns and the Longhorn community.
Show 4 (24:38)
April 9, 2008
Producer: Loren Grush
Assistant Producer: Jasmine Haynes
Hosts: Taryn Brooks, Kaitlin Bates
On this week’s Dispatch 40, we look into student’s involvement in the Travis County elections and the presidential candidates’ stand on health care. We’ll tell you about Austin’s smoking ban’s effect on bar owners and a city ordinance that allows customers to bring their dogs to restaurants. Later, we take a closer look into the Real ID Act and it’s implications. Parking can be a hassle on campus and Parking and Transportation wants to hear what students have to say. The English curriculum in Texas is facing some changes and English teachers are upset. The yearly TAKS test just passed, and a local Austin program helped students prepare for the test. Also, we’ll tell you about a weekend set aside for entrepreneurs to gain invaluable experience. We end with a look at the world’s largest religion and its representation on campus. Admissions decisions are out and the top ten percent rule has a major impact on the incoming freshman class. Join us for a trip around the 40 Acres on this week’s edition of Dispatch 40.
Show 3 (26:49)
April 2, 2008
Producer: Amanda Roberson
Assistant Producer: Suyun Hong
Jasmine Haynes and Lauren Lax, Hosts
This week on Dispatch 40, we first look into campus issues ranging from the forever rising tuition prices to bus ridership capacity to the issue of underaged drinking and what it means to students. Later, are you tech savvy? The digital TV switch is not too far away. Dispatch 40 also covers a variety of online hot topics including blogging, business, and journalism. Austin proves to be green once more and they’re taking it to the grocery store. Wildflowers are already blooming and the states flower gets special recognition. We end with a story of encouragement for some UT students and one Austin community.
Show 2 (27:20)
March 26, 2008
Producer: Rebecca Schleicher
Assistant Producer: Lauren Lax
Meredith McMahan and Suyun Hong, Hosts
This week we’ll update you with the latest info about the switch to plus/minus grading. A-pluses might be in store for a few worthy students. Also, the controversial bill that allows students to take Bible as a school elective is reevaluated. Do you have Flood Insurance? Maybe you should. Dispatch 40 covers the dangers of flash floods in the central Texas area. Life is sweet for Longhorn fans as Texas continues on to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. Then head out to the lake and try wakeboarding, the newest sport becoming popular in the Austin area.
Show 1 (26:26)
March 5, 2008
Lee Ann Holman, Producer
Meredith McMahan, Assistant Producer
Kristen Patchell and Xorje Olivares, Hosts
Dispatch 40 looks into how having Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigning on campus affects how students will vote in the Texas Primaries. Also this week, students discuss the newly available over-the-counter form of birth control, Plan B. Should it be readily available? You be the judge. In other issues around the 40 acres, it’s that time of year again! Local snow cone stands are opening up to cool you off during those steamy Texas days. Finally, if that doesn’t fill your news appetite, we’ve got the scoop on how taco stands continue to be a community favorite on the east side of town.
Dispatch 40 Fall 2007
Show 6 (27:25)
November 28, 2007
Allan Johnson, Producer
Vanessa Castañeda, Assistant Producer
Kevin Sanchez and Alyssa Estrada, Hosts
Students consider the pluses and minuses of a new grading system now on the way at UT. Also on this week’s Dispatch 40, one UT student has already made the grade – we’ll introduce you to one of 32 new Rhodes Scholars, from right here at UT. When students are away for the holidays they want to make sure their rooms are safe and sound. University police have free advice and a lot more. Austin police have new rules about the use of deadly force. If you want killer deals you’ll have to get in there early – meet a man who shows up for Black Friday deals 24 hours early! What did travelers find when they arrived at the airport early? Plenty of parking and no delays. The University is about to break ground on a home for a new media at the College of Communication. Think a cute new puppy is a great holiday gift? Think again – and there’s a move afoot to get animal mascots off the sidelines and back on the farm. We’ll put you in the crowd for the Texas Hex, a yearly tradition in the week before the Aggies game (which didn’t work!). Some Longhorns are taking the long road to raise money for cancer research. Finally, we have an emotional introduction to some of the soldiers who are trading the cap and gown for camouflage and a gun.
Show 5 (26:00)
November 21, 2007
Ashley Robertson, Producer
Joel Wright, Assistant Producer
Chineza Lynn Ezinkwo and Holley Nees, Hosts
High gas prices are putting the brakes on students’ holiday travel plans. Also on this week’s Thanksgiving eve edition of Dispatch 40, Austinites are volunteering their time to help feed the homeless over Thanksgiving, some shoppers can’t sleep – they’re too excited about those pre-dawn Black Friday deals. Other shoppers couldn’t even wait that long – they packed shoe stores to lace up the new must-have Jordan shoe and UT may not be such a deal after tuition rates go up next year. Also, police are working to cap public intoxication, which is on the rise, students may be able to pack protection from bad guys packing heat, and the University has plans in place to protect students from bomb threats. Officers might benefit from a push to require door-to-door salespeople to get a permit first, we have your ticket to an Austin fundraising visit by Barack Obama. And a heartwarming story about adoption with have you sharing in the tears of joy.
Show 4 (21:05)
November 14, 2007
Courtney Cox, Producer
Tracee Brewton, Assistant Producer
Gerald Goodridge and Valerie Harris, Hosts
This week’s D-40 has your ticket to “Ashes to Ashes,” a play about environmental consciousness, an important story about how to track down telephone stalkers, tips on how to get what you need from emotional counseling, a look at a new law that could turn down the volume on Austin’s famed live music scene, and a talk with a couple of undergraduates who are coping with being young parents. Feature stories include what you need to know about sewer pipe construction by Lady Bird Lake, a look at MindBites, a new web-based instructional resource, and a tasty tour of the history of WurstFest in nearby New Braunfels. This show was shortened by KVRX’s pledge drive.
Show 3 (27:34)
November 7, 2007
Malorie Pieper, Producer
Sanam “Alina” Rizvi, Assistant Producer
Holley Nees and Teresa Mioli, Hosts
Have you ever attended class in your underwear? With podcast lectures, now you can. Also on D40 this week, we take you to a 90-year old University-owned housing and research community which might be going away, police have a new scanning tool to quickly check fingerprints in the field, and what you’ll need to know to prepare for digital TV. Bleed orange but think green – we have stories on an electric school bus and an environmental rally. Listen for features on international students, a popular eatery that burned is rising from the ashes, an artists market on the Drag, and a couple of student-athlete faves – hooping for the hungry and tougher new academic rules. We wrap up with a feature on Halloween costumes – what there is of them.
Show 2 (26:50)
October 31, 2007
Alyssa Estrada, Producer
Kevin Sanchez, Assistant Producer
Stacey Eldridge and Kelli Alick, Hosts
Happy Halloween and welcome to Dispatch 40! This week – crime and punishment. We tell you what’s being done about some local burglaries, describe new stealth police cars, and introduce you to a member of a local gang. We also cover local issues, including unemployment and porn addiction, then tell you about a big gender change at an Austin mosque. Then we tip off a new push by UT to get more fans at the basketball games – and of course, have some tricks and treats.
Show 1 (27:00)
October 24, 2007
Olivia Calvert, Producer
Chineza Ezinkwo, Assistant Producer
Amani Dorn and Crystal Hall, Hosts
Some colleges have barred student trips to Israel because of safety concerns. We report on UT students who are still making the trip. Also on D40 this week, a Texas traffic stop could be a lot costlier than most drivers realize, and fake IDs are a big problem and a serious crime. Marvin doesn’t need a license – it’s a car that drives itself. We have a couple of stories about football and altered states – a new system to check on performance-enhancing drugs in high school, and alcohol abuse at UT games. Don’t stand still around Austin – it could get you arrested. Malcolm X has a new home on campus. On the green beat, we’ll tell you about a ballot amendment to benefit state parks, efforts to clean up Austin water and a chance to trade your car for a bike. Plus, what costs more – vegetarian or carnivorous?
