
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, April 22, 1995                   TAG: 9504240022
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV5   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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CHANNEL 9 TO EXPLORE ISSUES OF RAPE, ASSAULT ON CAMPUS

``COMMUNITY SPEAKING'' explores the topic of rape and sexual assault on college campuses, on American Cable Entertainment (Channel 9), Radford, Fairlawn and Christiansburg. Radford University's substance abuse and sexual assault educator Betty Jones is the guest host. Her guests include John McGuire, assistant dean of students at Radford University, and Officer Angie Whitlock of the Radford Police Department.

The program focuses on how the criminal justice system and the Radford University campus judicial system deal with rape and sexual assault.

``Community Speaking'' airs Sundays, 6 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Wednesdays, noon and Thursdays, 7 p.m. For more information, call 831-5180.

Radio Sports:

``Armchair Quarterback'': Today, 9-10 a.m., on WFNR (710 AM). John Hale and John Beamer field listeners' questions and comments on regional collegiate and professional sports. Listeners can call 382-1887 or dial *WFNR toll-free from their Blue Ridge Cellular phones.

Atlanta Braves Baseball: Today, 1 p.m., the Braves meet the Montreal Expos and Sunday, 1 p.m., they face the New York Yankees in preseason action. The season opener is Wednesday when the Braves are at home against San Francisco. Airtime is 4 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM).

Salem Avalanche Baseball: Today, 6:55 p.m., and Sunday, 2:05 p.m., Salem continues its series on the road against the Winston-Salem Warthogs on WBNK (100.7 FM) and WNRV (990 AM). Monday through Thursday, the Avalanche faces the Bulls at Durham, 7:20 p.m. each day. 382-6106.

NASCAR: Sunday, noon, from Martinsville it's the Hanes 500, on Eagle Country 107 WPSK (107.1 FM) and J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM). Friday, the Busch Pole updates air 3-4 p.m., or until qualifying is done. 633-5330.

``Let's Talk NASCAR'': Sundays, 11 a.m.-noon, on WFNR (710 AM).

``Trackside'': Interviews with New River Valley Speedway drivers air weekdays, 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., on CD Country WRIQ (101.7 FM), and 10:35 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. on WRAD (1460 AM). Dale McCloud is the host.

``New River Valley Race Weekly'': Mondays, 6-7 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Levi Garrett, the official ``Voice of the New River Valley Speedway,'' is host. 381-1887 or *WFNR on Blue Ridge Cellular phones.

``The Hermie Sadler Show'': Monday, 7-8 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM). Sadler - the Busch Grand National 1993 Rookie of the Year - is from South Hill. Listeners can call in toll-free.

``Winston Cup Today'': Weekdays, 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., on WFNR (710 AM) and 6 p.m. on WPSK (107.1 FM). ``Winston Cup This Week'' is heard Saturdays, 7:30-8 a.m. on WFNR.

``Ned Jarrett's World of Racing'': Weekdays, 9:55 a.m. on WJJJ (1260 AM) and 6:05 p.m., right after ``Winston Cup Today'' on WPSK (107.1 FM). ``NASCAR Live,'' with host Eli Gold, gives listeners a chance to talk to the stars of Winston Cup, Busch Grand National and Supertruck Racing, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., on WPSK (107.1 FM) and WJJJ (1260 AM).

``NASCAR Today'': Weekdays, 5:55 p.m., on J-1260 WJJJ (1260 AM), with host Allen Bestwick.

Radford University baseball: April 28, the Highlanders face Big South rival Liberty University. Play-by-play with Dave Hunziker airs on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). Air time is 2:50 p.m. 831-5211.

``The New River Valley Speedway Review'': Thursdays, 5:45-6:15 p.m., on WRAD (1460) and WRIQ (101.7). New guests are heard each week. Callers with questions automatically register to win speedway tickets. Dale McCloud is the host.

Radio Shorts:

``Vanguard Radio'' offers the newest and hottest alternative music Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m., and Sunday, 7 p.m., on Radford University's WVRU (89.9 FM). "To the Best of Our Knowledge" airs Monday, 1-2 p.m., with the latest developments and news in science, politics, culture and society. Jim Newberne, 831-5180.

Virginia Tech's student-run WUVT (90.9 FM) offers a program guide to keep listeners up to date. Its 24-hour broadcast schedule includes Greek, classical, alternative, metal, jazz and blues. Call 232-9880 or visit the station at 350 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech.

Cablecasts:

``Krafty Kids'' - a craft show for children and parents - airs Monday, 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m., on WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. Wednesday at 8 p.m., it's ``Tech Tonight,'' from VTTV, Virginia Tech's student television station. 961-1199.

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