A previously scheduled KTRU DJ meeting at Rice on Tuesday night swelled to 75 people, as students, alums and fans gathered to find out more about the sale of the station's license and transmitter to the University of Houston, which has already been approved by the boards of both universities and officially announced.

While confusion still reigns about what, if anything, can be done to block or discourage the sale, one thing was clear: KTRU's loyalists are ready to fight.

"Look, this isn't a funeral," KTRU program director Joey Yang said "KTRU does not anticipate being sold for any sum of money."

In a press release, KTRU representatives reiterated their position:

"KTRU is actively opposed to Rice University's attempt to sell its broadcasting license and transmitter to the University of Houston. The organization operates through the will of the student body and does not endorse any plan that changes KTRU's operating abilities."

Yang and other KTRU representatives made the case for keeping KTRU on the Houston airwaves: It's a "vital and thriving" student organization on campus, a reason students attend and alumni donate, a vital media outlet for the community and one of the most visible symbols in Houston of Rice.

Yang said KTRU staff, who were only informed of the sale on Monday night, have spoken to Rice University President David Leebron, but have not been given a chance to offer alternative plans. They are in the process of finding legal counsel, and planning outreach — including a possible concert — as well as protests in the hopes of blocking the sale.