GWTV may be back on the air, but that doesn't mean the student organization is back on track.
Two years ago GWTV was a student organization producing original content by students with the aid of faculty advisors. For the first six weeks of classes this year, channel six was a blank screen.
Some former members of GWTV blame the University, and say with increased support, the television station could be top-notch. Others say a lack of student commitment is the problem.
GWTV came back onto the air with the show "The Source" this weekend. The program is a student-produced news show by a University class. Besides "The Source," there is no indication that any other programming is lined up for GWTV.
Earlier this month GWTV President Jelena Zupan, a senior, stepped down after three years being a member of GWTV and leading the organization since the spring. She said she saw no commitment by the University to help the organization.
"I got the point where I'm putting in a lot of work; I'm providing free labor for people who don't care about our work," she said. "GWTV is not getting the support it needs."
University officials said they are disappointed with the current state of GWTV.
"I'm in favor of GWTV," said University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg. "It's not a matter of love - it's a matter of resources."
"It's always disappointing when any aspect of the University is not top-ranked," he said.
GWTV has received funding from the Student Association in the past, but the organization did not request any money this year, according to the SA Finance Committee.
Trachtenberg pointed to the School of Media and Public Affairs' recent hiring of long-time television reporter Frank Sesno as evidence that the University does have a commitment to teaching television production.
Doug Zimmerman was both an executive producer and member of GWTV for two years. He said the most glaring issue is the lack of student involvement and commitment.
Two years ago GWTV was a student organization producing original content by students with the aid of faculty advisors. For the first six weeks of classes this year, channel six was a blank screen.
Some former members of GWTV blame the University, and say with increased support, the television station could be top-notch. Others say a lack of student commitment is the problem.
GWTV came back onto the air with the show "The Source" this weekend. The program is a student-produced news show by a University class. Besides "The Source," there is no indication that any other programming is lined up for GWTV.
Earlier this month GWTV President Jelena Zupan, a senior, stepped down after three years being a member of GWTV and leading the organization since the spring. She said she saw no commitment by the University to help the organization.
"I got the point where I'm putting in a lot of work; I'm providing free labor for people who don't care about our work," she said. "GWTV is not getting the support it needs."
University officials said they are disappointed with the current state of GWTV.
"I'm in favor of GWTV," said University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg. "It's not a matter of love - it's a matter of resources."
"It's always disappointing when any aspect of the University is not top-ranked," he said.
GWTV has received funding from the Student Association in the past, but the organization did not request any money this year, according to the SA Finance Committee.
Trachtenberg pointed to the School of Media and Public Affairs' recent hiring of long-time television reporter Frank Sesno as evidence that the University does have a commitment to teaching television production.
Doug Zimmerman was both an executive producer and member of GWTV for two years. He said the most glaring issue is the lack of student involvement and commitment.
