Response to president of Rice University on notice of termination of KTRU.

Sorry David but I do lament this decision. Some of the most creative people at Rice in the 70′s and 80′s were DJ’s at KTRU. This is an important avenue and expression outlet for creative music and journalistic reporting. I may agree it was underutilized but my challenge to you if to consider how much of that was do to undersupport of the administration. I do realize the world is changing but I hope this is not a backlash against a “leftist Leaning Liberal college radio station’. KTRU kept a numer of students sane and probably saved lives and college careers of many. To take the measly $9.5 million legacy of KTRU and put it into the side building project capital fund for a ”servery” is an affront to all Rice Alumni.

Dont insult your alumni base, take that money and fund permanent blog reporting and creative music, and journalism programs at rice for the students. Pay for cafeteria annexes out of the building fund. Truly insulting.

Dont ignore the legacy of KTRU.

Do a better job and research the legacy of KTRU so you understand what you have killed.

You may now force me to to start a blog against any future alumni donations to the permanent fund until KTRU services in kind are restored to the studen body.

Please reconsider at least part of your decision. The priorities as outlined dont respect KTRU’s legacy.

John Bins, P.E.
Baker 83