Student Media in the News

First look at SUNY Broome’s online radio station ‘The HiVE’

12 News got a first look at SUNY Broome Community College’s completely online radio station, the HiVE.

After years of work, instructor Ray Scott said, “We’re ready to let the community, the college and the world know that the hive is alive.”

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WPRK back on air following antenna issues

For the past few months WPRK, Rollins’ very own college radio station, has been triumphantly broadcasting over the airwaves after overcoming many challenges caused by Hurricane Irma.

WPRK officially returned to air on Aug. 17 after 11 months of online streaming. “Our antenna was damaged [by Irma] and had to be removed before the students returned to campus,” said station manager Sydney Rock (‘20).

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WJJW Unplugged—An Acoustic Evening with Talented Artists

“It’s exciting for us, because it’s an opportunity for us to get our name out there and really be at the forefront of the community, which is something that I’m really big on. You know, the one thing I hear from people is that they either know we have a college radio station and they listen religiously, or they don’t really know that we’re out there.”

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WNYO Celebrates 50 Years On Air

“I’m really surprised that we have been around for so long,” Sadique said.  “I’m definitely excited that we are here during the 50th anniversary because that’s a big milestone.”

Sadique said what really drew her in was the welcoming executive board at the time and the feeling of family that came with the members of the station. She has made many friendships that she said she never would have made if she did not join. Once in the organization, Sadique said resumé-boosting positions were made more accessible to her.

Read more from The Oswegonian.