KTRU played a large role in my education. I learned the ins and outs of the radio business. I participated in a student-organized, student-run, widely patronized public service. I learned the power of taking control of my action and becoming involved in a community. The KRTU signal is one of the few student voices that gets heard “beyond the hedges.” To lose it would be a great tragedy: for the students; for Houston; and for the internet-listening community.

As a DJ, I discovered great music from all over the world and throughout history — and had the great opportunity to share that experience with the listening public.

Please stop this tragedy.

– Patrick Flanagan (Lovett, 1999)