By Gabrielle Blanchard, Assistant Editor Since 2011, college radio stations throughout the country have taken part in “College Radio Day,” a 24-hour program for students to unite to celebrate a shared love of college radio. West Liberty’s student-run and produced station, 91.5 WGLZ, has taken part in College Radio Day for the past few years and is ready for…
Favorite artists that remind me of my mother
By Sammie Stewart, Contributing Writer Everybody has a song that reminds them of someone, whether it be a ballad that reminds you of your significant other, a pump up song that reminds you of your best friend, or any other song. Music is something that brought my mother and I very close together. We went to multiple concerts together…
WGLZ wins award, grant; student lands scholarship
By Daniel Morgan, Editor West Liberty University’s radio station WGLZ 91.5 is celebrating a “trifecta,” as its faculty adviser Jeff Pfister describes it, from its work in 2017.
Top 5 unknown artists to listen to today
By Walker Polivka, Contributing Writer As the General Manager of WGLZ, I receive tons of music from unsigned artists who are trying to make it big in the industry. They send me music to listen to and if I like it, I add it to our station’s music library to be included over the air. Here are five artists that…
Campus radio station prepares for another big semester
By Natasha Muhametzyanova, Contributing Writer A new semester means fresh ideas, new people and an updated schedule for student organizations. DJs at WGLZ, West Liberty’s radio station, are not wasting their time and have lined up some events for the campus community. The station is bringing back some successful events and promotions from previous years.
Student plans 24-hour marathon for College Radio Day
By Daniel Morgan, Editor College Radio Day (CRD) has been a growing tradition at West Liberty University, with this being the third year that WGLZ will observe the nation-wide celebration. This year, a three-day lineup of events, including a live 24-hour marathon hosted by freshman Walker Polivka, will boost excitement for the sixth annual CRD, which is tomorrow, Nov. 4.
How I generate a weekly radio program
By Ian Beabout, Online Editor Every Sunday night, I go on-air at 6 p.m. and talk and play music for people on a station called House of Prog. Over the years, many people have asked me how I do it. How do I manage to assemble a three hour playlist, weekly, and keep it ‘fresh’? Well, I’m not going to…
