Campus cable channel 26 has changed its format to solely feature programs conceived and produced by McDaniel College students.

Previously, Channel 26 relied on general college programming that worked from video tapes. The new system is computerized and will run automatically.

Currently, channel 26 airs four hours of original programming in a continuous loop 24 hours a day. Among them is "Fresh," a 77-minute documentary about first-year experiences at McDaniel College. "Paprika" examines the lives of Hungarian students in a 44-minute documentary. And "Powering the Airwaves" follows two students' quest to become interns at Baltimore radio station, 98 Rock.

Jonathan Slade (above), assistant professor of Communication, will add programs throughout the semester. Slade will draw from selected students' work in fall classes, Mass Communication and Senior Seminar. Channel 26 will also feature programs created by members of McDaniel College's TV club.