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Cable  8  Goes  24/7 By:  Kelsey  Carey   Cable  8  Productions  has  been  operating   for  years  for  a  couple  hours  a  night,  every   night.  Now,  after  a  year  of  planning  and   development,  our  campus  television   station  will  be  going  24/7.   Samantha  Johnson,  Cable  8’s  president   and  general  manager,  said  this  change  will   offer  numerous  beneCits  for  its  viewers.   “It  means  that  whenever  you  want  to   watch  Cable  8  it  will  be  on,”  Johnson  said.   “People  don’t  have  to  wait  until  seven  to  

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see  their  show.  It  will  be  on  when  they  get   home  from  school.”   Johnson,  along  with  the  other  people  on   the  executive  board,  has  been  working  out   all  the  kinks  to  perfect  the  project,  which   will  begin  within  the  next  calendar  year.   Many  students  may  not  be  entirely  sure   what  going  24/7  actually  means  for  Cable   8.   See  “24/7”  Page  6

Studio  41  Makes  Its  Mark By:  Courtney  Goss   As  the  legendary  Edward  R.   said  Studio  41  is  a  show   Murrow  might  have  said  so   based  on  Edward  R.   many  years  ago,  “This,  is   Murrow’s  investigative  style   Studio  41.” of  journalism.   If  Murrow  were  still  alive   today,  I  believe  he  would  be   very  proud  of  this  show.     Even  though  Studio  41  is  a   new  to  Cable  8  this  year,  it  is   already  making  a  name  for   itself.

“(It  shows)  the  reasons  why   we  are  here  at  Washington   State  University,”  she  said.

Producer  Allie  Demopoulos

See  “Studio  41”  Page  6

Director  Nick  Tasche  said   Studio  41  is  one  of  Cable  8‘s   more  serious  shows.    

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Senior Spotlight By:  Danielle  Gilbertson

Senior  Scott  Perry,  director  of  Garage  Film,  has   had  a  passion  for  Cilmmaking  since  age  ten.   His  interest  began  after  viewing  of  the  movie   Jaws  for  the  Cirst  time,  he  said.   “As  I  sat  and  watched  Jaws,  my  mind  was   blown,”  he  said.  “I  wondered  how  all  of  that   could  be  put  together.” Perry’s  curiosity  for  this  Cilm  allowed  him  to   practice  Cilmmaking  at  his  own  house  as  a   child.  He  continued  his  hobby  throughout  high   school  with  friends,  while  participating  in  Cilm   projects,  including  reality  movies  that  reClected   his  own  life  experiences,  he  said.   However,  Perry’s  passion  for  Cilmmaking  did   not  end  with  high  school.  As  he  became   involved  with  Cable  8  Productions  his  junior   year  in  college,  he  had  the  opportunity  to  use   his  talents.   “I  started  off  as  a  crew  member  with  Always  on   the  Movie,”  he  said.  “This  was  my  practice   round  which  lead  me  to  direct  my  own  show.”   Bringing  together  his  high  school  experiences,   he  came  up  with  the  idea  of  a  show  he  would   call  Garage  Film.   “I  wanted  to  put  all  of  my  passion  together  in  a   way  that  would  be  a  tribute  from  my  past  and  a   reClection  of  my  own  mind  and  my  creation,”  he   said.  “A  lot  of  the  things  in  Garage  Film  are  an   alteration  of  what  has  happened  in  my  own   life.”  

fall  through. “It’s  all  about  taking  risks,”  he  said.  “You  have  to   take  risks  if  you  want  to  do  what  you  love.   Sometimes  you  have  to  look  beyond  your  talent   to  motivate  yourself  to  do  big  things.”   Garage  Film  has  been  a  success  and  has   inspired  Perry  to  enter  into  different  genres  of   Cilmmaking.  Perry  believes  the  greatest  success   of  the  Cilmmaking  process  is  watching  the   Cinished  product.   “A  feeling  of  accomplishment  overcomes  you,”   he  said.  “When  I  look  at  my  own  life  and  see  it   reClected  in  my  movies,  it  makes  me  want  to   take  my  talent  further.”  Perry  plans  to  continue  Cilmmaking  after  his   college  career.  His  dream  occupation  is  to   become  a  Cilm  editor.   “I  look  back  at  where  my  passion  for  movies   began,  and  where  it  has  brought  me  now,”  he   said.  “It’s  amazing.”

After  bringing  his  proposal  of  Garage  Film  to   Cable  8,  he  was  hesitant  that  the  show  would  

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Cable  8  goes  Inside  the  Lines         By:  Amy  Jensen Cable  8’s  Inside  the  Lines  is  a  sport’s  oriented,   semester,  interviews  have  included  those  from   broadcast  which  recognizes  outstanding  athletes   football  freshman  wide  receiver  Jared  Karstetter   for  their  achievements  and  keeps  the  WSU   and  women’s  soccer  head-­‐coach  Matt  Potter.  The   students  on  track  with  what’s  happening  inside   dynamic  collaboration  of  the  variety  of  segments   Cougar  sports.  From  football  to  soccer  to   will  grab  the  attention  of  even  the  most  sports   basketball  to  rowing,  this  show  has  got  it  covered.   dense  fans  to  the  television  screen.   Producer  Gavin  Harris  and  Director  Devon   Bowman  said  their  inspirations  to  become  a  part   of  the  show  came  from  their  love  of  sports   entertainment  and  their  wanting  to  give  the   athletes  the  recognition  they  deserve. There  are  several  segments  to  the  show  which   focus  on  different  angles  of  sports  entertainment.   Of  course,  there  is  your  typical  “hot  topics”   discussion  being  given  to  you  by  two   knowledgeable  anchors.  However,  there  are  also   different  aspects  of  the  show  that  present  other   forms  of  enjoyable  sports  oriented  television.  “We  want  to  involve  the  students  in  the   production  while  catering  to  their  interests,”   senior  and  broadcast  production  major  Devon   Bowman  said.   One  of  the  segments  of  the  show  known  as  Face-­‐ Off  consists  of  two  commentators  in  a  debate   style  discussion  over  issues  that  either  typically   concern  professional  or  collegiate  sports   throughout  the  nation.  The  two  are  accompanied   by  a  mediator  who  decides  the  winner  of  each   topic  as  well  the  overall  victor  of  the  debate.  Adding  to  the  list  of  segments  are  also  one-­‐on-­‐ one  interviews  with  Cougar  athletes  and   highlights  from  games  played  throughout  the   week  in  Cougar  sports.  Thus  far  into  the   THE P.L.U.G.E.

For  the  following  term  the  duo  and  the  rest  of  the   production  team  have  high  hopes  of  adding  and   altering  various  bits  of  the  show.   “For  starters,  an  improvement  on  the  graphics  as   well  as  reformatting  the  Face-­‐Off  segment  are  of   high  interest  to  us  as  a  team  for  next  semester’s   broadcasts,”  Harris  said.   The  idea  of  altering  Face-­‐off  from  a  Pardon  The   Interruption  or  Around  the  Horn  style  debate  to  a   more  laid  back  casual  discussion  like  that  of   Outside  the  Lines  (all  of  which  are  regular   broadcasts  on  Sports  Center)  would  mean  a  more   intimate  discussion  between  those  involved   rather  than  a  harsh  biased  interaction,  which  is   exactly  what  the  team  is  looking  for.  “We  just  want  to  do  what’s  most  interesting  to   the  viewers,”  Harris  said.   If  you  Cind  yourself  lacking  as  a  dedicated  and   “true  Cougar  fan”  and  often  fail  to  attend  weekly   sports  matches,  Inside  the  Lines  provides  you  the   best  and  most  entertaining  form  of  weekly  sports   updates.  New  episodes  of  the  show  are   premiered  on  Fridays  to  give  you  the  run  down  of   what  happened  in  WAZZU  sports  during  the   week.  

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Wazzu  Cribs  Cures  Curiosity           By:  Kelsey  Carey Based  on  the  popular  MTV   show,  Wazzu  Cribs  guides  it’s   viewers  through  the  homes  of   various  Pullman  residents.         However,  Nick   Pittman,  the   director  of  the   show,  said   there  are   obvious   differences   between  MTV   Cribs  and  the   Cable  8  spin-­‐off.   “College  students  change   things  up  because  these   people  don’t  have  million   dollar  houses  and  a  bunch  of   cars,”  Pittman  said.  “Its  cool  to   see  what  college  students   have.  We’ve  seen  everything   from  swords  to  hedgehogs.” By  showing  Alpha  Chi  Omega,   Providence  Court,  the  new   Olympia  residence  hall,  and   several  houses  around   THE P.L.U.G.E.

Pullman,  viewers  can  see   inside  the  creative  minds  of   the  students  on  campus.   Tart  Hauglie,  a  co-­‐host  of   the  show,  said  it’s   interesting  to  see  inside   the  different  residences.   “...  All  the  apartments  are   always  pretty  similar  and   it  is  fun  to  see  how  people   decorate  them   differently,”  Hauglie  said.   The  fun  and  spontaneous   atmosphere  of  the  show  is   undoubtedly  the  reason  for   the  growing  popularity.  The   hosts,  Hauglie  and  Monica   Daniels,  are  constantly  Cinding   themselves  caught  off  guard   by  the  items  in  these  homes.

Hauglie  was  also  surprised  as   well  last  season  while  visiting   one  home.  She  was  led  to  a   room  where  Butch  was   awaiting  inside.   “I  really  enjoy  how  its  not   scripted  at  all,”  Pittman  said.   “We  just  tell  the  people  that   live  there  to  say  the  Cirst  thing   that  comes  to  mind.” If  you  are  curious  about  what   could  possibly  be  within  your   neighbor’s  mint  green  painted   walls,  then  tune  in  to  Wazzu   Cribs  and  you  will  surely  be   shocked,  intrigued,  and  fully   amazed.  

“One  house  had  a  Jacuzzi,  a   walk  in  closet,  and  a  huge  TV,”   Daniels  said.  “It  was  like  a   palace  and  they  are  paying   less  than  I  am  right  now.”   PAGE 4

Video  Underground  Features  Local  Bands     By:  Courtney  Goss

Cable 8’s Video Underground films local as well as popular bands such as Anberlin

Cable  8’s  longest  running  show,   Video  Underground,  exposes   listeners  to  new,  different  and   varied  music  selections.   Reid  Murphy,  one  of  the  VU’s  co-­‐ producers,  said  the  show  is  made   of  several  components.   “We  put  on  new  music  videos   that  have  just  been  released,   have  live  in-­‐studio  concerts  and   have  band  interviews,”  he  said.      Co-­‐Producer,  Nate  Wetterauer   said  the  show  plays  a  variety  of   different  genres  of  music.     “For  the  most  part  we  play  music   that  is  not  necessarily   mainstream,”  he  said.  “Some  

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local  alternative  bands  and  some   bands  from  our  home  towns.” Director  David  Johnson  said  the   show’s  focus  is  on  underground   music.  

This  show  airs  every  weekday  at   9  p.m.  and  its  episodes  and   music  can  also  be  found  on   vimeo.com.  

“We  will  play  anything   including  country,  punk  and   classic  rock,”  Johnson  said.   “But,  what  we  really  try  to   focus  on  is  underground   music.  Music  that  most  ‘music   people’  don’t  even  know   about.”   Although  Video  Underground   does  focus  on  underground   bands,  they  have  also  had  big   names  on  the  show  such  as   Emery  and  Anberlin.  

Video  Undergound  Co-­‐Producer  Reid   Murphy  poses  with  members  of  the   band,  Anberlin

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24/7  -­‐  Shows  Gain  More  Time  Slots CONTINUED  FROM  PAGE  1 One  of  the  main  problems  that  the  program   dealt  with  in  the  past  was  the  lack  of  time  slots   available.  Simply,  there  were  too  many  shows,   too  much  talent,  and  not  enough  time  to  show   them.  With  the  vast  time  extension,  there  will   be  no  more  double-­‐booked  time  slots.   Adam  Wallberg,  Vice  President  of  Special   Projects,  said  promoting  this  project  has   consisted  primarily  of  getting  the  word  out  to   their  viewers   “My  team  and  I  in  Special  Projects  are  creating   a  two-­‐minute  commercial  and  going  all  out,”  he   said.  “We’re  also  creating  commercial   spotlights  for  businesses  and  for  our  show  (to   try  to)  get  more  viewers.”   These  commercials  will  run  on  air  to  promote   this  new  24/7  opportunity,  but  there  will  also  

be  other  promotional  projects  happening   around  campus.  For  example,  there  will  be  a   huge  plywood  “eight”  out  on  the  mall  for   people  to  visit  and  sign,  which  later  will  be   turned  into  a  promotional  commercial  on  the   channel.   Being  an  exciting  and  new  endeavor  for  the   Cable  8  team,  going  24/7  will  bring  nothing  but   good  things  for  the  entire  program.   “I  just  want  to  let  everyone  know  it  is  a  big   thing  for  Cable  8,  the  campus,  and  the  student   body,”  Wallberg  said.  “There  will  be  more   access  to  these  shows  more  time  slots  and   we’re  all  really  excited  about  it  and  ready  to   start  making  it  happen.”   Cable  8  has  always  been  omnipresent  on  the   minds  of  WSU  students.  Now,  going  24/7,  the   station  will  be  taken  to  a  whole  new  level.

Studio  41  -­‐  Local  Issues  Explored   CONTINUED  FROM  PAGE  1 “(It  is)  the  student   equivalent  to  60   minutes  that  focuses   on  mostly  local  issues,”   he  said.    “It  looks  at   issues  that  are   important  now,  that   are  prevalent  on   campus  and  that  are   tangible  to  students.” In  one  episode,  the   show  interviewed  a   transgender  women   running  for  mayor  in   THE P.L.U.G.E.

Idaho,  Demopoulos   said.    

what  they  see  on  the   show,”  he  said.  

 “Television  needs  to   remember  who  its   audiences’  are,”  Tasche   said.  “It  needs  to  set   the  bar  higher   regarding  content  for   college  students.”  

 Tune  in  on  every   weekday  on  Cable  8  at   9:30  p.m.  to  check  it   out!

Tasche  mentioned  that   his  goal  for  the  show  is   to  generate  discussion   between  students.  

SHOWS THIS SEMESTER: Inside the Lines Get Hooked Up! The Mix Always on the Movie Video Underground Wazzu Cribs Cook’s Cuisine Garage Film Studio 41

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