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KTUH<\/abbr> is broadcasting through pre-recorded material and archived shows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

KTUH<\/abbr> Honolulu<\/a>, University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa Student Media\u2019s radio station, remains on-air 24\/7, by turning challenges into opportunities during the COVID-19 health crisis.<\/p>\n

“I am most proud of the ability of the entire KTUH<\/abbr> staff to adapt their routine and programming to the COVID-19 pandemic—it\u2019s a testament to the implacable spirit of this radio station,” said Bjarne Bartlett<\/strong>, KTUH<\/abbr> general manager and PhD student in molecular biosciences and bioengineering.<\/p>\n

KTUH<\/abbr> usually broadcasts live from campus out of its Hemenway Hall studio on 90.1FM<\/abbr> in Honolulu and 91.1FM<\/abbr> on Oʻahu<\/span>\u2019s North Shore. However, as classes transitioned online for the remainder of the semester, campuses closed to the public and the university encouraged social distancing, the management team instituted new ways to continue broadcasting.<\/p>\n

KTUH<\/abbr> is operated by more than 70 student volunteers and community members. One way KTUH<\/abbr> is staying on the air is by playing archived shows from alumni, some which are more than 30 years old. KTUH<\/abbr> also said alumni members have reprised their old time slots with new remote shows produced for the COVID-19 pandemic. Several student DJ<\/abbr>s, including Zoe Dym<\/strong>, have maintained their current spots through pre-recorded shows. Dym, who is KTUH<\/abbr>\u2019s program director and goes by DJ<\/abbr> California Roll, is trying to make the best of the situation.<\/p>\n

“I loved to start my Thursdays waking up at 5 a.m. and going into the station to do my 6–9 a.m. show, ‘Cool Japan.’ I got to begin my day by sharing three hours of music that I love and chatting over the phone with my beautiful listeners,” Dym said. “Doing a pre-recorded show does not give me the same connection and creative flow that I can have in the air room, but I am trying my best.”<\/p>\n

Social media live streams<\/h2>\n

DJ<\/abbr>s like Remy Zane<\/strong>, host of Tokyo Rock\/Trivia Shock, and KTUH<\/abbr> Events Director Marc Ito<\/strong>, who goes by DJ<\/abbr> MarcNado, have connected with listeners and taken requests via social media. KTUH<\/abbr> said these live streams have the potential to build a new audience and represent the future of its listeners.<\/p>\n

“I kind of went in that direction to see how successful and interested people may be into the music that us DJ<\/abbr>s would play,” Ito said. “Not everyone has an ideal situation for live streaming, myself included, but by pushing new content and an experience for people is definitely something that I’ve hoped to strive for.”<\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Student Media programs<\/h2>\n

KTUH<\/abbr>\u2019s sister programs, Ka Leo O Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span><\/em>, Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Review<\/em> and UH<\/abbr> Productions have also maintained operations despite COVID-19. Ka Leo<\/em> and UH<\/abbr> Productions contribute to the national award-winning M\u0101noa Now app and its new section called “Corona Now.” Ka Leo<\/em> produces daily news content while UH<\/abbr> Productions produces video content for the page. Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Review<\/em>, the student literary journal, provides regular content through its social media channels.<\/p>\n

Visit UH<\/abbr> Student Media\u2019s website for more information on programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

KTUH<\/abbr>\u2019s annual radiothon, its largest fundraising campaign, has been postponed due to COVID-19. Visit its Â鶹´«Ã½Foundation page<\/a> to contribute.<\/p>\n