Media
Cathy Lee Crane discusses the new film, “The Manhattan Front”[audio]
Cathy Lee Crane, Ithaca College Associate Professor of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College, talks about the new, feature length film called “The Manhattan Front”. It will premiere at Cinemapolis movie theatre in Ithaca on Tuesday, October 17, at 7 pm; it is free to the public. This interview initially aired on the…
Read MoreGrassroots Festival Recap
A short recap of Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, 2017. Volunteers, anti-sexual assault task force members, and festival goers are all featured. [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/wrficommunityradionews/grassroots-festival-recap/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1]
Read MoreProposed Use of Genetically-Engineered Diamondback Moths- August 16th, 2017 [audio]
WRFI Community Radio News investigates Cornell University’s plans to release Genetically-Engineered diamondback moths into agricultural fields for the first time in New York State. The moths are a major agricultural pest of brassica plants. We speak to a moth expert, hear from the lead investigator on the experiments as well as representatives of environmental groups.…
Read MoreDoug Turnbull on the Creation of MegsRadio [AUDIO]
Cal Goodin sat down with Doug Turnbull: an associate professor in the Computer Science Department at Ithaca College, and the creator of MegsRadio: a personalized music recommendation service that suggests Ithaca-based artists and bands based on the user’s taste in mainstream music.
Read MoreCamp Kesem for Kids affected by cancer-May 8th, 2017
Zsofia Szegletes and Laura Fletcher, outreach coordinators for Camp Kesem at Cornell University, talk about the organization that offers a camp experience for children whose families have been affected by cancer. They describe the local chapter, run by Cornell student volunteers and why the camp is a welcoming place for children whose parent has been…
Read MoreJennifer Tavares about Pledge4Ithaca-August 30th, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Jennifer Tavares, spokesperson for the Pledge4Ithaca project, which is dedicated to protect children from sexual assault. They talk about how the project was set up, the mission of the organization and how the community can get involved. This interview originally aired on the August 30th, 2016 edition of WRFI community radio…
Read MoreHilary Lambert of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network-July 26th, 2016
Esther Racoosin talks with Hilary Lambert, Executive Director and Steward of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network (CLWN). They discussed the effects of the current severe drought on the watershed and suggestions for how citizens can conserve water. Go to http://www.cayugalake.org for information about CLWN, and for more information about water conservation during a drought,…
Read MoreMichael Pinnisi of the Ithaca Shakespeare Company-July 19th 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Michael Pinnisi, President of the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Shakespeare Company, about the 2016 summer season in their new location at the Allan H. Treman State Marine Park on Cayuga Lake. They discuss the ISC’s current productions, Twelfth Night and Henry VI. This interview originally aired on the July…
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