Speech KHCA Launches "Lifeline" Radio station KHCA began its 17th year of broadcasting to Harding students in the fall. The station, owned and operated by the speech department, was totally staffed by students. KHCA was a "selective" Top-40 stat ion, meaning that every song was screened before it was approved for air play. Christian standards were used in the screening process, which attempted to eliminate songs that advocated a lifestyle 114· Speech unbecoming of Christianity. The station was run on a carrier current system which limited transmission to the dorms on campus. At 720 on the AM dial, KHCA broadcasted Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 8:45 a.m. and seven days a week from 4 p.m. to midnight. The station featured late night shows that catered to the specific likes of the audience, such as "Lifeline," a three-hour program under the direction of the Spiritual Emphasis Depart· ment. Lifeline involved students as well as faculty members from the campus and was heard on Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. On Monday from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, "Fresh Air" featured album oriented rock; Tuesday night at 11 :05, "Off the Record" highlighted the newest album releases from today's top art ists. Wednesday night , "Spotlight" focused on a group or an artist for an hour, playing the music that propelled the musician to popularity. Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight, "Campusology" gave the stu· dent a chance to talk live on the air - whether to present a viewpoint about an important issue on campus, or just to dedicate a song to someone special. The station changed faculty advisors in January. Bill Brant, who taught the broadcasting courses at Harding and led KHCA for eight years, moved to Wichita. Kansas . Rick Beckham replaced Brant. ~ _ ShdWf] DaggcU
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