Facilities
Waldorf's communications facilities are among the top in the nation. With a three-year turnover rate on most equipment and an annual update on software, every student has the opportunity to freely use the newest technology available. Communications students graduate with the ability to comfortably step into a job setting already knowing the current hardware and software.
KZOW - Radio Studio
Waldorf's radio station features Scott Studios, all digital operating system currently holding over 2000 songs with more being added on a weekly basis. This system also keeps KZOW fully operational without the presence of a human operator. The station is fully capable of broadcasting from multiple type of media including CD, cassette tape, and mini-disk.
Waldorf's radio facilities also feature the newest Digidesign Protools audio editing station capable of creating any audio production from advertisements to radio dramas.
KZOW is a student-run radio station broadcasting on 91.9 Fm with a 35-mile broadcast radius. Students interested in joining KZOW have the opportunity to broadcast a live show as well as several other activities. These activities are divided among production groups and include which music goes on air, public relations, studio production, and equipment management. Each group is headed by a student director with Professor Mark Newcom serving as advisor.
WAL-TV - Television Studio & Master Control
Waldorf's television studio is fully operational, hosting several news and specialty show broadcasts which air on Forest City cable channels 3 and 55. The television studio features professional cameras, lighting, and intercom system to communicate with master control during broadcasts. The television studio also features a blue screen for video effects and one of two Avid digital video editing stations.
Waldorf's master control is the nerve center for all television broadcasts. This is where all the finishing touches and decisions are made utilizing professional switching, audio and routing equipment. Master control also holds one of Waldorf's two Avid digital video editing stations.
The Lobbyist
The Lobbyist is a student-run newspaper that is published biweekly. Students interested in joining the Lobbyist have the opportunity to write, report, take photographs, edit, investigate, and design the layout of the publication. Each group is led by a student editor with Professor David Damm serving as advisor.
The Warrior
The Warrior is Waldorf College's annual yearbook. The Warrior is student produced under the supervision of Professor Tiffany Olson. The process of creating the Warrior takes the entire scholastic year. Students who wish to be part of the Warrior have the opportunity to work with the writing, photography and layout processes.
Multimedia Lab
Waldorf's multimedia lab holds 14 Macintosh computers loaded with the newsest design, video, and animation software. All computers in the Communications Department are connected to a central server located in the lab which allows the student to easily access and transfer their work to any point in the department. The computers in the multimedia lab are also connected to allow the video and audio on any particular computer to be posted on a large plasma display and central audio system for presentations.
