West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Sound Waves Finally Ring Out on WWVU-FM You ' re listening to the all new U-92. This phrase had quickly become known to students and the Morgantown community. After years of preparation, WVU had its own radio station, WWVU-FM-92. WWVU-FM was a member of the National Association of Broadcasters, the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, andtheABC-FM Radio Network. Noncom- mercial, the station was funded by student fees and broadcast from a transmitter situated atop the Engineering Sciences Building. Studios and offices, staffed by student volunteers, were located in the Mountain Lair. The staff of approximately 100 students, including six department directors, played a diverse selection of music. They also tried to keep listeners well-informed of A chance for radio experience becomes reality for Ziva Page, who waits for the end of a public announcement before reveal- ing the next record. current news and events, relayed WVU sports results to the public, and entertained with special programming. U-92 was on the air 134 hours per week, twelve months a year. Musical programming was primarily album- oriented rock. Many alternative styles, however, could be found during scheduled time periods throughout the week. Some of these included jazz, reggae, classical, bluegrass, big band, funk, and blues. With a news staff of 25 and a public affairs staff of 20, U-92 constantly kept people informed. The station received information from the ABC-FM Network, the Associated Press Wire Service and its own news staff. The station also aired the ' Campus Calendar ' , which informed students of upcoming University events. ' News Views ' allowed students to give their own commentary on current issues. Other services included ski reports, concert information and free air time to campus political candidates. With a sports staff of 15, WWVU-FM extensively covered University sports. On- the-scene pre-game, halftime and postgame capsule reports were broadcast live from every WVU football and basketball game, home or away. WWVU-FM also had many special programs. Dragnet and The Unexplainable provided drama for suspense fans. Two or three times each semester, U-92 also featured interviews with University President E. Gordon Gee. Students called in to ask Gee questions on the air. WWVU-FM was able to offer a wide range of entertainment and informative programming. It was truly an ' alternative ' radio station. — Jerry Brookover The typewriter commands the attention of Greg McCraken, who hurries to finish his sports script. Hours of preparation go into a single broadcast. Russell Delcore types up notes during his shift at the station. Radio Station 19

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Public Affairs Director Kathy Weatherholt threads tape through the recorder to play a pre-recorded commercial on the air. Publicity for the new radio station demands an attention getter. The LI-92 Moose made numerous appearances at football games and other U events. As a record finishes playing, Rick Ours, program director for U-92, announces an upcoming basketball game. 18 Radio Station

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' Always Free ' for a Celebration Homecoming ' 82. It set the stage for a perfect union between the alumni and the student body, said Stephanie Bahneman, programming coordinator for Student Administration. Developing the theme Mountaineers are always free, the weeklong October event combined old traditions with new ideas. Selection of the Homecoming Queen candidates was the task of the newly formed Special Events Committee. Five judges, including Head Basketball Coach Gale Catlett, conducted interviews from which five candidates were chosen. Girls named to the court were Elisabeth Govi, from Delta Gamma; Cindy Jacobs, Kappa Kappa Gamma; Cathy Persell, Chi Omega; Tammy Simpson, Alpha Phi; and Lynda Wilson, Black Unity Organization. A pep rally, held October 7 featured numerous competitions. Among them was the E. Gordon Gee look-alike contest; Rebeckah Gee, daughter of University President Gee, served as a judge for the event. Awards for the Best Cheer and Song by competing fraternities and sororities were also given. Highlighting the thuse was the Homecoming Queen candidates participating in an Annie Get Your Gun skit. On October 8 the largest WVU Homecoming parade ever, featuring more than 60 units, marched down High Street. Grand Marshal was George Eck Allen, and Honorary Parade Marshal was Commdr. Jon McBrideof NASA. For the first time, freshman and private residence halls entered floats in the float competition. Winners were: First Place — Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Kappa Gamma, Second Place — Summit Hall, Third Place — Phi Sigma Kappa and Alpha Phi. The overall spirit award was presented to Sigma Phi Epsilon. Shades of Mountaineer and Greek spirit blend into the j, backdrop of Homecoming banners at the pep rally. Mr. President? Well, not exactly, as E. Gordon Gee look-alike, Gary Moyer, gets a lift from fellow Kappa Alphas. 20 Homecoming