THE DEMON is an independent, student-run, non-commercial operation. With new equipment, better access to students and a mission to inform and entertain Northwestern State University, ... See more KNWD has entered a new era. It is staffed by a general manager; music, program and news directors; and various other scholarship positions filled by full-time students. All DJs are volunteers, as no paid positions for DJs are available. Since its establishment more than 20 years ago, KNWD has provided an alternative to commercial stations. The music format varies with something for almost everyone. KNWD invites everyone interested in volunteering with the station to do so. Contact our General Manager at 357-4180 or knwdradio@gmail.com for more details. 109 Keyser Hall Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA 71497 Request line: (318) 357-5693 Management Center: (318) 357-4523 GM Office: (318) 357 4180 Fax: (318) 357-4398 knwdradio@gmail.com The University recognizes the Current Sauce, Potpourri, Argus and KNWD-FM as the student media of Northwestern State University. These student publications and the radio station serve dual purposes for the students. First and foremost, they were established to serve as forums for student expression, providing students with an opportunity to inquire, question and exchange ideas. Secondly, they provide students an opportunity to use and expand writing and broadcast skills. Students working in the media are expected to comply with the standards of ethics, law, fairness and accuracy.In order to protect First Amendment rights of students, the University gives editorial control to students, with the publication editor or radio station manager having the final decision making authority. Students are encouraged to consult with the faculty advisor about difficult editorial decisions, but the students make the editorial decisions. Annually, the Student Media Board, as outlined in the Student Government Association Constitution, convenes for the purpose of selecting publication editors and a station manager. The selected editors and station manager appoint the other staff members. The term of each editor and the station manager shall be as stated in the Student Government Association Constitution. No prior restraint shall be exercised on Student Media. The University assumes no liability for the content of student publications and/or broadcast. If a publication or the station becomes subject to a lawsuit, the University will not provide legal assistance for student staff members. The Media Board has the authority to decide on all matters of non-editorial policy not provided for in other University Policy. The University maintains clearly written statement of its responsibilities to the student media.