TV Broadcast/Radio: WFIT
WFIT is FIT's student-run broadcasting club. Sponsored by the FIT Student Government
Association and generous grants from the Student-Faculty Corporation, WFIT maintains
the cable television channels 86 and 87, which program campus events and student-produced
videos. WFIT is open to all FIT students and is a great place to gain vital experience
in all areas of broadcast operations including sales, promotion, music programming,
audio and video production, and more.
Advisor: Elena Romero, [email protected], 212 217.4516.
Newspaper: W27
W27 is FIT's college newspaper. It is created and produced monthly by the students
of FIT who are involved in all aspects of production: journalism, editing, layout,
budget, promotion, advertising, etc. The paper serves as the voice of the student
body and covers topics of interest to the college community. The content highlights
college issues and entertainment, as well as New York City and national news. All
full- and part-time students are invited to participate in the organization, which
meets weekly during common hour in their office space located on the seventh floor
of the David Dubinsky Student Center. Freedom of Press is protected by the editorial
board and SGA. The paper is funded by FITSA and is distributed free of charge to the
college community.
Advisor: Albert Romano, [email protected]; 212 217.4473.
Creative Showcase: ICON Magazine
ICON Magazine showcases the creativity of FIT students in all majors and is distributed to students,
faculty, and industry and alumni professionals. The student staff of ICON is responsible for selecting work for the magazine and website, designing both, and
overseeing the printing and distribution of the magazine. In the process, they gain
experience in design, photography, editing, printing, and leadership. ICON is available throughout campus and online at www.iconmagazinefit.com. Copies may be obtained through the Department of Student Life and stands throughout
campus.
Advisor: Haggai Shamir, [email protected], 212.217.5667.
BLUSH MAGAZINE
Blush magazine is a beauty-centric, magazine-style publication provides student readers
an glimpse into the latest in beauty news, trends, and industry insights. [email protected]
Advisor: Laura Hatmaker, [email protected], 212.2174716.