Courtesy of Krishan Mistry
Presenting Jackal Radio
Jackal Radio is NYU Abu Dhabi’s newest student-hatched project. Founded by seniors Krishan Mistry and Dean Shaff, the radio began with initial plans in ...
Sep 12, 2015
Jackal Radio is NYU Abu Dhabi’s newest student-hatched project. Founded by seniors Krishan Mistry and Dean Shaff, the radio began with initial plans in 2013, but was delayed because of logistical issues last year when both Mistry and Shaff were abroad.
Jackal Radio seeks to be a completely open platform. Mistry emphasized that the station is not a Student Interest Group and is not officially connected to the school in any capacity. Jackal Radio is also accessible worldwide; it streams from a website and is therefore not geographically restricted to NYUAD.
Experience is not required to join, with many DJs never having worked on-air before. The Jackal Radio team is offering training sessions early next week, with the intent of going on-air by the following weekend. Newcomers are also welcome to set up a show, since training has not yet begun.
“The system that we use to broadcast is really easy to learn, so please get in touch and we can get you up and oriented,” said Mistry. Mistry also emphasized the breadth of the programs the station is planning to broadcast.
“Jackal Radio is an open platform for any student, SIG, member of faculty or staff that wants to do anything; whether it be talk, music or just reading your physics textbook,” he said.
“We not only allow but encourage non-English programs, and we would especially love to have more shows in Arabic, Hindi and Tagalog,” he continued.
Jackal Radio has already broadcast two shows. The first was during the summer, and brought Mistry and senior Eder Munya together in a rap battle. The second went on air during Marhaba week and brought together two seniors, a faculty member and a Global Academic Fellow to provide tips and words of advice to freshmen students.
Reflecting the diversity of the NYUAD student body, scheduled programs will cover everything from fabricated news to podcast-style readings of student-submitted love stories to a self-professed "abyss of sonic onslaught," according to senior and show host Allen Magnusson.
An official Student Government channel is also being planned, as well as a Music Society channel and a Latin American music channel that is steadfastly refusing to play reggaeton. Next week, The Gazelle will interview selected DJs as well as publish the finalized schedule for the shows.
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