Community
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Join our Slack.
Our Slack is where the org lives between GBMs — announcements, department channels, story pitches, shoot schedules, and the occasional meme. It's where work actually gets done.
What You Get
More than a
student org.
Real Experience
Not simulated. Not hypothetical. You'll produce content that real people listen to, watch, and read — from your first week.
Professional Portfolio
Bylines, broadcast credits, production reels — Bearcast experience is recognized by employers and graduate programs in journalism, media, and communications.
Mentorship
Senior members and directors invest directly in your development. You're not starting from scratch — you're joining a team that knows how to teach.
Access & Equipment
Professional cameras, broadcast equipment, a recording studio, and a radio station. Members get full access to tools that students don't typically touch until graduate school.
A Network That Lasts
1,000+ alumni across media, tech, journalism, and entertainment. Bearcast is a lifelong network, not just a four-year activity.
Leadership Fast
Director roles are available to any member who demonstrates commitment and skill — regardless of year. Some of our best directors were sophomores.
Find Your Place
Five departments.
One you'll love.
Radio
Host shows, DJ sets, produce news segments, and run the station that never sleeps. The most immediate way to hear yourself on air.
On-Air Host
DJ
News Anchor
Producer
Sports
Game coverage, player profiles, live play-by-play, and analytics. The sports desk covers every court, field, and arena on campus.
Reporter
Broadcaster
Analyst
Photographer
Music
Album reviews, artist interviews, scene reports, and the criticism that takes campus music seriously. Two desks: Music and Music Journalism.
Critic
Journalist
Interviewer
Journalism
News reporting, investigative journalism, opinion, and culture coverage. The Bearcast is an independent student newspaper with real editorial standards.
Reporter
Columnist
Copy Editor
BTV
Student-run television — from documentary production to live studio broadcasts. If you want to make things that move, this is your department.
Producer
Camera Op
Editor
Host
General Body Meetings
We meet every
other Thursday.
General body meetings are where it all starts. Show up, introduce yourself, hear what each department is working on, and find the people you want to work with. No commitment required to attend.
📍 Recreation Center · Room 3240 · 6:30 PM
This Semester's Schedule
Building
Recreation Center
Main campus recreation building
Room
Room 3240
Second floor, take the main elevator or stairs
Time
6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Doors open at 6:15 · Come early to chat
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Elevator access, accessible restrooms on floor
Get Involved
Apply to
join us.
Fill out the form and we'll reach out before the next GBM. You can also just show up — the form just helps us connect you with the right people faster.
1
Submit the form
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're interested in. Takes about 3 minutes.
2
We reach out
A director from your department of interest will email you within 48 hours to introduce themselves.
3
Join our Slack
Get added to the Bearcast Slack — where announcements live, departments coordinate, and you'll meet people before the next GBM.
4
Come to a GBM
Show up to the next general body meeting — Rec Center 3240, every other Thursday at 6:30 PM.
5
Get to work
Start contributing on day one. We put people in roles as fast as they're ready for them.
📋 Membership Application
Application Received!
We'll be in touch within 48 hours. In the meantime — come to the next GBM. Rec Center, Room 3240, every other Thursday at 6:30 PM. No RSVP needed.