City College Students broadcast live from KCSF

By Patrick Tamayo

@theguardsman ptamayo@theguardsman.com

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Program Director and “Da Mad- dHouze” radio show host Luis “DEZZ” Mendez during his radio show for KCSF on Ocean Cam- pus, Monday, March 9. (Photo by Patrick Tamayo)

Tucked away on the bottom floor of the Arts Extension build- ing on Ocean Campus sits KCSF, a fully operational, mostly student- run radio station.

Speakers broadcasting live showscan be heard as you turn into the hallway leading to the radio studio.

The atmosphere was casual and inviting on a recent visit to the KCSF studio.

The studio currently broadcasts 16 different student-hosted shows in a wide range of genres.

Program Director Luis “DEZZ” Mendez said show opportunities are available upon approval to anyone taking broadcast classes by pitching their show ideas regardless of the format they want to choose.

Students learn to work the sound board and studio equipment and are exposed to live radio broad- casting.

Anchoring the station is “Da Maddhouze” radio show co-hosted by Mendez, Ilenia “Icy” Chanax and Eric “Chips” Estrada, who is also the show’s engineer.

“Da Maddhouze” features music from local and independent artists and hosts a variety of guests.

KCSF broadcast can be heard by downloading the TuneIn radio app. “Da Maddhouze” can be heard

twice daily Monday-Friday from 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

Babii Cris’ music is available on most streaming applications.