WVUA-FM
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WVUA-FM is the student-run college radio station at the University of Alabama
. The station was established for the purpose of giving students an environment in which they could learn to be radio broadcasters.
Starting in May 2007, the station started a revitalization project to make it "an agent for a collaborative community." This effort included collaborations with the SGA, The Crimson White
, College of Nursing, Stillman College
, University Programs, and more.
WVUA-FM emphasizes local music that derives directly from the Tuscaloosa community. It airs local music and hosts benefit concerts that feature local bands.
About two-thirds of WVUA operating budget is raised through sponsorships, benefits and other student-led fundraising efforts.
WVUA also uses the tagline "The Capstone Sports Authority." It is the radio home for Crimson Tide
gymnastics
, soccer, softball
and volleyball. Due to conflicting schedules, only home matches for soccer and volleyball are broadcast on the station, while both home and away events are broadcast for both gymnastics and softball. Before each football home game, the station airs "Crimson Tide GameDay". The station also features three sports shows: "Rock n' Jock", "The Student Section", and "Crimson Tide Rewind", whichis immediately followed by "Capstone Sports".
. These DJ's are typically new to the air and follow the playlist closely.
The Specialty Shows on the station include a wide variety of genres. The shows include music from the genres of electronic, indie, soul, R&B, industrial rock, folk, hip-hop, variety, metal, and jam.
The station streams all of its content, including their sports and music, from their website: wvuafm.ua.edu.
WVUA is maintained by the Office of Student Media, which is also the parent organization of UA's campus newspaper, The Crimson White
.
WVUA is located in Reese Phifer Hall, home to UA's College of Communication and Information Sciences
. The building also houses commercial television station WVUA-CA
and Alabama Public Radio
, an NPR affiliate.
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
. The station was established for the purpose of giving students an environment in which they could learn to be radio broadcasters.
History
WVUA was chartered in 1981, although student-run stations existed at UA since 1941. WVUA has changed its brandname a few times. It has been referred to as "V-91", "Rock of The South", "New Rock 90.7." but it currently operates under the branding, "90.7 The Capstone." (The Capstone is an affectionate nickname for the University of Alabama.) Originally, the "VUA" in the station's call letters was used to suggest the "Voice of the University of Alabama," which is a tagline the station often uses.Starting in May 2007, the station started a revitalization project to make it "an agent for a collaborative community." This effort included collaborations with the SGA, The Crimson White
The Crimson White
The Crimson White, known colloquially as "The CW," is the student-run newspaper of the University of Alabama. It is published four times a week -- every weekday except Friday -- throughout the fall and spring semesters and weekly during the summer semester...
, College of Nursing, Stillman College
Stillman College
-Marching Band:The school's marching band is named the Blue Pride Marching Band.In February 2010, Stillman College dedicated the brand new facility, the Thomas Lyle Band Center, named in honor of former band director Thomas Lyle, in conjunction with the Wynn Fine Arts Center.Organizations include:...
, University Programs, and more.
WVUA-FM emphasizes local music that derives directly from the Tuscaloosa community. It airs local music and hosts benefit concerts that feature local bands.
About two-thirds of WVUA operating budget is raised through sponsorships, benefits and other student-led fundraising efforts.
WVUA also uses the tagline "The Capstone Sports Authority." It is the radio home for Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide may refer to:* Crimson tide, a type of algae also known as Karenia brevis* Alabama Crimson Tide, the sports teams of the University of Alabama* Crimson Tide , a 1995 American thriller...
gymnastics
Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics
The Alabama Crimson Tide Gymnastics team represents the University of Alabama and is a member of the Southeastern Conference. The Tide compete in Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Crimson Tide have won 5 NCAA Women's Gymnastics national championships, 7 SEC championships, and an...
, soccer, softball
Alabama Crimson Tide softball
The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team represents the University of Alabama in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. It is currently led by head coach Patrick Murphy and assistant coaches Alyson Habetz and Stephanie VanBrakle...
and volleyball. Due to conflicting schedules, only home matches for soccer and volleyball are broadcast on the station, while both home and away events are broadcast for both gymnastics and softball. Before each football home game, the station airs "Crimson Tide GameDay". The station also features three sports shows: "Rock n' Jock", "The Student Section", and "Crimson Tide Rewind", whichis immediately followed by "Capstone Sports".
Programming
Programming on the station features many specialty shows that air weekly. When a specialty show is not airing on the station, WVUA-FM runs its alternative rock format playlist, run by several regular, or "playlist" DJsDisc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
. These DJ's are typically new to the air and follow the playlist closely.
The Specialty Shows on the station include a wide variety of genres. The shows include music from the genres of electronic, indie, soul, R&B, industrial rock, folk, hip-hop, variety, metal, and jam.
The station streams all of its content, including their sports and music, from their website: wvuafm.ua.edu.
WVUA is maintained by the Office of Student Media, which is also the parent organization of UA's campus newspaper, The Crimson White
The Crimson White
The Crimson White, known colloquially as "The CW," is the student-run newspaper of the University of Alabama. It is published four times a week -- every weekday except Friday -- throughout the fall and spring semesters and weekly during the summer semester...
.
WVUA is located in Reese Phifer Hall, home to UA's College of Communication and Information Sciences
University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences
The College of Communication and Information Sciences is the University of Alabama's college for mass media and information studies. It enrolls nearly 2,700 students, including 400 graduate students. Tracks of study include an undergraduate bachelor of arts, as well as multiple graduate degrees...
. The building also houses commercial television station WVUA-CA
WVUA-CA
WVUA-CA is a Class A commercial television station owned by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, affiliated with This TV. The station is licensed to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with studios on the university's campus...
and Alabama Public Radio
Alabama Public Radio
Also, the WQPR signal has a translator that covers the Huntsville-Decatur market on 100.7 FM.-Weekday hosts:*Maggie Martin--Morning Edition*David Duff and Bob Woodman--daytime classical music...
, an NPR affiliate.