A History of Statik

CKUT's archiving team has been hard at work over the past couple years exploring the station's many nooks and crannies and finding things like these Statik publications.

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Statik (fka Static Barking) picked up where Krak left off and seemed to expand and contract over the years, both in size and length, from a full newsprint-sized behemoth to a humble single sheet of folded paper (check out the different kinds of paper used – some have aged better than others). We’ve posted everything that we’ve found below, but it’s very possible that more issues exist. There’s another collection of  program guides here if you want to see more.

Please contact archivist@ckut.ca with any questions, requests, or contributions to our archives.

 

The October 1988 Static Barking (below) was the inaugural issue and showcased our 20/7 (not 24/7) programming grid. Click here to view as a PDF.

The December 1988 Static Barking (below) celebrates CKUT’s first birthday and transition to broadcasting 24/7 for the first time. Click here to view as a PDF.

The March 1989 Static Barking (below) featured a fiery statement of principles from the station and information about the programming departments. Click here to view as a PDF.

The May 1989 Static Barking (below) featured highlights from Gay Day and information about all our shows. Click here to view as a PDF.

We found a couple undated works in progress (pictured below) from around this time too.

The Spring 1990 Static Barking (below) was the last to carry the publication’s full name and took on a different look. Click here to view as a PDF.

The bilingual 1990 issue of Statik (below) features some interesting info about the cover image and some creative ways of showing off our programming. Click here to view as a PDF.

The December 1990 issue of Statik (below) features show information and a program grid. Click here to view as a PDF.

The February 1991 issue of Statik is below and features the first instance of the “Big Ear” logo, designed by Jean Lambert, and some Funding Drive news. Click here to view as a PDF.

The July 1991 issue of Statik is below and features department updates, news about CKUT hosting the annual National Campus and Community Radio Conference, an article by Ian Pringle about the value of community radio, coverage of the AIDS crisis, and the myth of Columbus. Click here to view as a PDF.

Summer 1992 is below. Click here to view as a PDF.

Below is the Winter 1993 issue of Statik, also a brief one, focusing on containing show descriptions and the program schedule. Click here to view as a PDF.

Below is the Spring 1993 issue of Statik, with show descriptions and the program schedule. Click here to view as a PDF.

Below is the Fall 1993 issue of Statik, marking a return to full newsprint size and featuring new station manager Pat Dillon, jazz’s influence on African music, The Mighty Chalkdust, creative writing at Bordeaux Prison, and more. Click here to view as a PDF.

Below is the Spring 1994 edition of Statik. It features plenty of sex, Shake Keane, The Changing Image of Women in Rap, and an article about the city’s r’n’b scene. Click here to view as a PDF.

Below is the Fall 1996 program guide, with features on Amandla,  an interview with Juan-Carlos from Latin Music Mondays, a welcome to new station manager Adrian Harewood, an interview with band Mecca Normal, features on Nuits d’Afrique, Francis et les Exercices, Samedi Midi, and more. Click here to view as a PDF.

Below is the Spring 1996 program guide, a Funding Drive-themed issue with features on Dykes on Mykes, Québec-Acadie en Musique, and World Skip The Beat. Click here to view as a PDF.