WSRU Seahawk radio history
From dream to reality, from death to rebirth, Salve's radio station has been through the worst of times and hopes the better times are on their way.
Amy Saramago
Issue date: 4/14/08 Section: Entertainment
Another great aspect of having WSRU broadcast online instead of through a FCC channel is because "a lot of DJ's have friends from other schools and family members from back home listen to their radio shows on WSRU and that's only possible through the web," said Caranci.
Purpose of the station
From Salve Regina University's perspective the station serves a number of purposes. "First, it offers students interested in broadcasting an opportunity to learn and refine their skills. Second, the station offers students across campus a source of entertainment," said Carithers. "Third, it provides a meaningful way for students to contribute to the quality of campus life."
Often these students start to support their friends and become habitual listeners of the show because they enjoy the music or discussion and sometimes they even like to participate by calling in requests or questions.
"I do often request songs on the shows that I listen to and know the DJs of. I also like calling in my comments and opinions on some of the discussions they have on air," said Faiteau. "Sometimes I tend to just IM them song requests or comments about the show because it is easier for me."
Most student listeners agree that the biggest improvement made since the beginning of this year has been the new official WSRU radio station website, which takes you directly to the online radio player. "I love that they have their own website now because before they did it was so hard to go to Salve's site search for WSRU. Then from there go to that page and link over to the actual radio station player," explains Faiteau. "Now I just go directly to www.wsruradio.com and click play to listen to it."
Faces behind the Voices
Despite all the technology that's in the WSRU radio studio the most important piece of equipment is its DJs. Without these students devoting their time and energy to find the best music to play, the funniest stories to tell, the most educated discussions, or the most up to date sports information for students WSRU would be boring. The DJs bring the spunk and the flavor to the radio station and make each one of their shows unique and entertaining in its own way.
Purpose of the station
From Salve Regina University's perspective the station serves a number of purposes. "First, it offers students interested in broadcasting an opportunity to learn and refine their skills. Second, the station offers students across campus a source of entertainment," said Carithers. "Third, it provides a meaningful way for students to contribute to the quality of campus life."
Often these students start to support their friends and become habitual listeners of the show because they enjoy the music or discussion and sometimes they even like to participate by calling in requests or questions.
"I do often request songs on the shows that I listen to and know the DJs of. I also like calling in my comments and opinions on some of the discussions they have on air," said Faiteau. "Sometimes I tend to just IM them song requests or comments about the show because it is easier for me."
Most student listeners agree that the biggest improvement made since the beginning of this year has been the new official WSRU radio station website, which takes you directly to the online radio player. "I love that they have their own website now because before they did it was so hard to go to Salve's site search for WSRU. Then from there go to that page and link over to the actual radio station player," explains Faiteau. "Now I just go directly to www.wsruradio.com and click play to listen to it."
Faces behind the Voices
Despite all the technology that's in the WSRU radio studio the most important piece of equipment is its DJs. Without these students devoting their time and energy to find the best music to play, the funniest stories to tell, the most educated discussions, or the most up to date sports information for students WSRU would be boring. The DJs bring the spunk and the flavor to the radio station and make each one of their shows unique and entertaining in its own way.
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