College Radio Day recap

Justin Topa, Assistant News Editor

October 7, 2014

Wilkes University, in conjunction with WCLH and WSFX, celebrated National College Radio Day on the greenway this past Friday.

This celebration, which featured cake, games, giveaways and music, was hosted by 90.7 WCLH, the Wilkes University campus radio station. Luzerne County Community College’s campus radio station, 89.1 WSFX, was present to take place in the national event, as well.

The celebration on the greenway was organized by WCLH Programming Director, Rasha Shaker. Kristen Rock, general manager of WCLH, said this event is meant to raise awareness for what it is that college radio does.

“We’re here to raise awareness for college radio,” Rock said. “It’s one of the last live mediums that are out there that allows students and staff to play music that isn’t aired on commercial radio. It’s really the last source for local, independent and underground music.”

Kayla Bucci, a DJ for WCLH, said the event is an important one for gaining recognition and reaching out to students and the community.

“College radio is unlike any other medium,” said Bucci.

“Everyone should be giving it a listen and taking a chance on, not just us, but campus radio stations everywhere. There are a wide variety of programs and one of them is sure to peak your interest. It really is a fun experience on both sides.”

About the Contributor

Justin Topa, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Justin Topa, a senior at Wilkes University, currently serves as The Beacon’s Life, Arts and Entertainment Co-Editor. He is a student within the Department of Communication Studies and has dual concentrations in both public relations and rhetoric. Justin, a Dean’s List student, has also declared minors in marketing and women’s and gender studies. The Pittston native began his early journalism career while still a student writer and editor for his high school newspaper, The Patriot Press. While Justin is dedicated to writing any news fit to print, he enjoys spending time on feature stories, including his work on the continued series, Anatomy of an Administrator, which he began working on in 2012. Justin also serves as Chair for Zebra Communications, a student-run public relations agency on the Wilkes University campus and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.