[Debates over whether or not journalism should be offered as a major.]

According to Belgrade [Snapper advisor], in addition to the newspaper, the college boasts a campus radio station with a large staff and budget that enjoys widespread popularity among students. Although the station does not include much programming of journalistic nature, its potential as an aid in the training of broadcast journalists is powerful.

Dr. Ralph Anttonen, volunteer advisor of WIXQ for six years, would like to see the station become more journalistic in nature.

Anttonen said, "At WIXQ we have a big staff but there is no way of having the kids receive credit for work on the station, consequently most of the students are just interested in playing records because the school offers nothing else. A program must be set up for the students of WIXQ and the Snapper where their talents can be incorporated into one program for better overall professionalism."

Anttonen added, "Working for any one of these mediums should be an actual job experience. A journalism program would put responsibility on the students to make their work more professional. This could only help the mediums, in order for students to feel and act like pro's they must receive credit in return."

[Belgrade talks about journalism employment possibilities in the area.]

According to Anttonen, the local radio stations are begging for students.

Anttonen said, "The market is there, local radio stations are dying for young inventive people. A journalism program can provide the students with an in for pursuing job opportunities."

[Belgrade discusses how there are very few local schools offering journalism programs.]

Caption: Dr. Ralph Antonnen has been a volunteer adviser for WIXQ for six years.

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