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CRC is a home away from home for students who have a special interest in media, from radio, television, and communication studies to print journalism and film. Residents produce original programming for the student-run-in-house radio station, WXRU. They also enjoy the college's two screening rooms (one an in-house theater), a lounge with HDTV and TiVo, video game room, and wireless Internet access throughout all four floors. CRC firesides typically feature well-known journalists, filmmakers, and Northwestern faculty. Last year's lineup of speakers included a Chicago Tribune foreign editor, two screenwriters, a nationally known expert on presidential rhetoric, and a local alderman. Planning is already under way for fall 2008 programs relating to the presidential debates and election. Residents
also have the opportunity to earn credit by taking quarter
long tutorials taught by CRC fellows, the dozen or so faculty
members with ties to the college who often join students
for lunch. Last year's tutorials focused on "American Historical Fiction in Film," "Evil and Humanity in the Horror Film," and "Content Sharing and Creation in the Digital Age." During
the annual 50-hour Radiothon, a highlight of fall In addition to frequent in-house social events such as "munchies," CRC residents have organized visits tot he Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Second City, and Timeline Theatre, among other attractions. CRC is located at the south end of campus, near buildings that house the journalism, radio/television/film, communications studies, English, political science, sociology, and history departments.
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Visitors
quarter,
the building takes on a carnival-like atmosphere as residents
raise funds, in part for the American Heart Association.
The college also maintains contact with CRC alumni, some
of whom visit to share stories about life and career.