[Imc] NEWS WITH VIEWS produced by the UC Independent Media Center

[Danielle Chynoweth]

News With Views
by the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
Mondays 6-7 PM during vacant Friday Forum Slots
11/27, 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5

Generally the show would follow this format, although final structure will
be determined by each producer

First 15 minutes 	 local news from the week -  produced by IMC staff
Second 40 minutes 	 local interviews  produced by specific show producer
Third 5 minutes 	 spotlight on the IMC  visions, invitation, future
			 with WEFT  - produced by specific show producer


11/27  
Mike Lehman and Danielle Chynoweth (airshifter)
EUGENE DEBS AND THE CONTINUING LABOR STRUGGLE

Several local socialists attended the 35th Annual Eugene V. Debs Dinner
on Nov. 11, 2000 in Terre Haute. After a visit to Debs' house, which is
a museum of his life and struggle in defense of workers and their
rights, this recording was made for the IMC by Mike Lehman.

There will be a brief intro by Jack Sheinkman, President of the Debs
Foundation. This will be followed by a presentation of the "Union Man"
Award to Mike Sullivan, this year's Debs Award winner, by Ken Zeller,
President of the Indiana AFL-CIO. Anne Feeney will debut a new song of
hers that reminds us that today's struggles are the same ones that Debs
fought. Finally, Mike Sullivan, President of the Sheet Metal Workers
International and this year's Debs Award winner, will reflect on his
life's work in organizing and empowering workers, inspired by the
message and philosophy of Eugene Debs.


12/11 
Peter Miller (airshifter) and Brent McDonald
WHAT NEXT FOR THE LOCAL GREEN PARTY

The Green party vote in Champaign county was one of the highest in the
nation, close to the target %5 with some regions such as Urbana voting
Green at a rate of around 10%.  What is next for the local Green party? Do
they plan on running local candidates?  Are they more aligned with Naders
platform or the traditional Green platform?  What is the relationship
between the local Green party and the Democratic party?  What relationship
could develop?


1/8 
Sehvilla Mann (airshifter), Sarah Carsey, Paul Kaiser, Nancy
Dietrich-Rybicki, and Danielle Chynoweth
RACE INEQUITY IN CHAMPIAGN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Sascha Meinrath and Mark Aber report on the School Climate Survey
conducted by the School Climate Research team at the U of I which is
scheduled to be released December 11th.  The surveys content was created
in collaboration with parents and children in Champaign public schools.
The survey has drawn a lot of fire concerning race inequity.  This will be
in-depth story on the history, results, release, and reaction to the
survey.


1/22
Molly Stentz, Russell Dietrich-Rybicki, and Danielle Chynoweth
(airshifter)
A LOOK AT THE CHAMPAIGN COUNTY BOARD

Trisha Avery and Tony Fabri, members of the County Board, will answer
questions such as: Who is on the County Board?  Whats the scope and
influence of the County Board ?  What are interesting issues before the
County Board in the upcoming months?  How can the public have input on
these decisions?  Whats the significance of the recent and historically
unusual Democratic majority on the County Board?


1/29
Pauline Bartoleme, Eric Hiltner, Will Scott, and 
Danielle Chynoweth (airshifter)
AUTO-FREE IN CHAMPAIGN-URBANA
What is Critical Mass  - the group that rides together in the street once
a month as direct action protest?  What are the local bike friendly laws?
Are they being followed?  Why have attempts to increasse bike paths in CU
failed?  How to bikes figure into Urbanas new downtown development plan?
How could CU be designed to make room for this clean, quiet, healthy
alternative to cars?

OR

Danielle Chynoweth (airshifter)
RADICAL CHEERS FROM A RADICAL GRRRL

Amy Jennings is the brain trust for the Radical Cheerleaders, a movement
combining protest and performance which has spread through activist
community like wildfire. "It's activism with pom poms and middle fingers
extended."  Amy will talk about her boredom with shrill, serious protest
as well as her recent experiences in Philadelphia where she has been
advocating for activists facing 20-60 year jail terms for their
involvement in the protests around the Republican National Convention.


2/5
Peter Miller (airshifter) and Sarah Carsey
SPOTLIGHT ON THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR AFRICAN ANERICAN MEN

The NCAAM is a nation-wide organization of African American men who are
committed to building stronger communities.  The IMC will speak with Mike
Wright, a leader in the strong and active local of the NCAAM, to get an
update on their activities.