Colorado State Radio

KCSU FM

KCSU FM

Colorado State Radio

KCSU FM

The 1990’s: KCSU Becomes Aquatic!

December 7, 1990

In the summer of 1997, northern Colorado was hit with a flood that destroyed much of CSU- including the radio station. About one quarter of the music library was destroyed, meaning old recordings of KCSU...

The 1980’s: Too Risky to be Student-Run?

December 7, 1980

The 1980’s presented the debate of whether the station should be student-run or not. Some believed that it was too risky to have a student-run station because of mismanagement, and there was no direction...

The 1970’s: The Aggies Strike Back

December 7, 1970

The 1970’s was a fresh start for KCSU, with new equipment and the move to the basement of the Student Center, in the heart of campus. Getting a new receiver for the station boosted their status and attracted...

The 1960’s: Resignation, Reforms, and LSD

December 7, 1960

In March of 1960, KCSU ran its first test program with a pre-recorded segment via carrier-current to Newsom Hall. The program had music, campus news, and interviews with the radio staff that students could...

The 1950’s: CSU Explores Radio Opportunities

December 7, 1950

The 1950’s was a time of change for the university, such as the expansion of the school, the name change from Colorado A&M to Colorado State University, and the exploration of a student radio station....

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