As The Daily Reveille’s new Radio Director, I came into my new position well aware of the section’s legacy of anonymity.
Reveille Radio only started in the past decade, making it a relatively young branch of the more than 100-year-old Reveille. It may be because of this that we have not developed quite as many devoted followers as our print counterpart.
But thanks to the numerous exciting improvements being made here, I can happily remind you that the Reveille is more than words in print — we’re online, we’re on the radio, in your hands, eyes and ears.
In addition to our five daily broadcasts on KLSU, we have provided in-depth, long-format stories to provide more angles and voices to accentuate what is published in the newspaper. The radio format also allows the opportunity to broadcast consistently updated information to breaking news stories.
During Hurricane Gustav, for example, Radio Reporters announced frequent updates on school closures and city evacuations.
But the radio section is not the only broadcast opportunity at the Reveille.
The videographers of the Reveille Multimedia team capture striking moments on camera to add an extra element to visually appealing stories.
Want to experience the animosity of the flag burning protest from the comfort of your desk? Watch video taken from the protest on The Daily Reveille website.
This semester the newspaper is also teaming up with the other outlets of student media to bring a more comprehensive multimedia approach to the upcoming website renovation.
Tiger TV, KLSU and The Daily Reveille will all share their strongest content to provide their loyal viewers, listeners and readers with up-to-date and thorough information in a variety of formats.
Curious about our sources? You’ll be able to follow links embedded in our online stories. Puzzled about our figures? We’ll supply interactive graphics to better explain the data.
With this collaboration, the best of the best from every outlet will be featured prominently on the Reveille website. The most beautiful photo galleries, informative articles and engaging videos will all be offered in one place. Music, sports and news will continue to stream live from KLSU on the new website.
My six semesters of experience with Radio — the so-called red headed stepchildren of the Reveille — allows for great collaborations between The Daily Reveille and KLSU. I’m looking forward to developing more partnerships, crafting more material and providing more interactive platforms for our audiences.
