Last week, Sharks United Television introduced an “On the Go” system. The program allows NSU students to watch programs aired on the TV station live on their laptops from the Don Taft University Center Pit.
“On the Go” can be accessed via SharkLink by clicking on the Community tab and clicking “Watch SUTV Now” on the top right hand corner of the screen.
Sebastian Acosta-Nijamkin, senior communication studies major and SUTV station manager, said, “That way, students can watch anything and they don’t have to go back to their dorms. They can just check our guide online and watch the shows there.”
The station, which is in its second year of operation, could previously only be viewed on channel 96 in the residence halls.
Acosta said the “On the Go” system was the first of many changes to enhance the station’s programs and services.
“Our goal for this year is to create more student-produced programs and make it so that everyone can watch those student-produced programs,” he said.
The station produces a sports show and a news show. Movies also air every day and change each month. Acosta said the staff is developing two more student-produced programs.
Manishka Shah, freshman biology major, lives in the Leo Goodwin Sr. Residence Hall. She said she had never watched the station but thought it was “a good idea for people to know what is going on with NSU.”
Acosta said the system allows commuter students an opportunity to view SUTV’s programming, which they were unable to do before.
“We want to expand and bring commuter students closer to NSU,” he said.
Jamie Kuhlman, junior accounting major and commuter student, also feels that the system would provide commuters with an opportunity to feel more connected to the university and to get involved.
“If people want to get involved they are going to get involved regardless. But this is another opportunity for them to find out what’s going on on campus,” she said.
Acosta said the station is considering adding more locations to the system. However, those locations have not yet been decided.
For a guide of what is airing on SUTV or for more information, log on to www.nova.edu/sharksunitedtv.
