{"id":1062,"date":"2019-07-17T18:19:16","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/news-archives\/wxcihelpsspreadcommunityawareness\/"},"modified":"2019-07-17T18:19:16","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:19:16","slug":"wxcihelpsspreadcommunityawareness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/news-archives\/wxcihelpsspreadcommunityawareness\/","title":{"rendered":"WestConn’s WXCI helps spread community awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DANBURY, CONN. <\/strong>\u2014 When Harry Rinker, a veteran personality on Western Connecticut State University\u2019s radio station WXCI, first learned about an area scam, he decided that his listeners needed to hear more.<\/p>\n

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On Thursday, Feb. 11, Rinker will interview a detective from the Danbury Police Department on \u201cThe Advocate,\u201d an hour-long program that focuses on issues of interest to the Danbury community, the nation and the world. The show covers a wide range of issues with commentary from WestConn faculty and students, guest speakers and outside sources. \u201cThe Advocate\u201d airs on Thursday at 10 a.m. with a repeat broadcast the following Sunday at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

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\u201cScams, especially now with the earthquake in Haiti, are rampant,\u201d Rinker said. \u201cThis show will explore all levels of scams, such as Internet, mail, charity and street scams. It will tell listeners how to recognize a scam and what action to take if they are approached.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Over the past several years, WXCI has been a voice in the community. With shows like \u201cThe Advocate\u201d and \u201cMeet the Author,\u201d the station has reached out to listeners beyond playing their favorite music. Started in 1973, WXCI has remained the second largest college radio station in Connecticut and broadcasts at 3,000 watts. The radio station is mostly paid for through student fees. <\/p>\n

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The station plays everything from hip-hop, metal, indie-rock, Americana, classic rock, jazz, punk, reggae, techno, folk, dance, experimental, industrial and hardcore, to alterative rock, avant-garde, power-pop, funk, electro clash, country, ambient, ska, grindcore, bluegrass, electronica, British invasion, elevator music, black metal, drum and bass, and more. Weekly topical talk shows also include the \u201cSports Jam\u201d and \u201cWestConn Happenings.\u201d On the weekends, the station broadcasts WCSU sports events.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWXCI is the community\u2019s voice and has the responsibility to inform and educate residents on important issues,\u201d Rinker said. \u201cIt offers the opportunity for local organizations, ethnic communities, and private citizens to make the public aware of their issues and needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For more information, contact Rinker at harrylrinker@aol.com or (484) 695-5628.<\/p>\n


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