Channel 3 at CSULB

Watching movies, student produced shows, and group movie screenings is at the fingertips of CSULB students living in the dorms with a closed circuit television station, Channel 3.

According to the Channel 3 advisor, Chris San Paolo, the station used to be called Channel 2 and was revamped and renamed after complications with the broadcasting station they worked with. They now pay Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. an annual fee in order to broadcast a total of nine new movies per month.

Dorm residents vote at the beginning of each month on which new movies they want to be available to stream for free on Channel 3 for the following month. Channel 3 is staffed by volunteers and those who are interested in productions, broadcasting or as a hobby. This channel provides a great opportunity for those to expose their skills or gain knowledge in the field of broadcast and production.

Lester Montero watching Channel 3 from his computer.

Picture taken by Jared Ames.