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WRUC Alternative Power 89.7 FM sticker at college radio station WRUC. Photo: J. Waits

Radio Station Visit #168: Union College Radio Station WRUC

To say that my visit to college radio station WRUC 89.7 FM at Union College in Schenectady, New York was eagerly anticipated is an understatement. Rumored to be the “first” commercial college radio station, its predecessor stations have a fascinating history, making Union College an important stop for every college radio historian. Lucky for me, […]

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Photo of college radio station door at WCDB plastered with stickers, including WCDB sticker. Photo: J. Waits

Podcast #329: New York College Radio Tours

The Radio Survivors return with a new podcast episode! Jennifer reports on her visits to four college radio stations in New York state in November, 2022. Part of a longtime project to document radio station field trips, these recent tours are her first since 2019. As COVID-19 restrictions have loosened, stations are largely back to […]

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vintage photos at college radio station Radio K. Photo: J. Waits

College Radio Watch: Longest Running College Radio Station Quest and More News

My radio station tours resumed this week with a report on my trip to Bellevue College’s community-public radio station KBCS-FM in Bellevue, Washington. Although the station was launched by students who staged a protest in order to get the administration on board; these days there isn’t much of a student presence. It’s another example of […]

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College Radio News Round-up: DJ recruitment, Promo CD News, WRVU rallies, Canceled Canadian Talk Show Intrigue, WRUC off Air, Profiles of KSPC, WZBC, and CLC

College Radio News Round-up: DJ recruitment, Promo CD News, WRVU rallies, Canceled Canadian Talk Show Intrigue, WRUC off Air, Profiles of KSPC, WZBC, and CLC

It’s the start of a new semester on many college campuses, so it’s a good time to do another college radio news round-up.  The semi-annual call for DJs, volunteers, and staffers is happening at college radio stations all over the country. Some stations are getting fresh profiles in their college newspapers and others are renewing […]

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