WWHI
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WWHI is a non-commercial
radio station
operated by students of Ball State University
in Muncie, Indiana
. The station is branded as WCRD ""The Broken Wing of College Radio", a reference to Cardinal Radio Dave, after alumnus and founder David Letterman
, and now stands for "College Radio on Demand" as of 2006.
The station's format is primarily rock and top 40, however listener requests, DJ's choice, as well as College Radio Format are also played. This new format was implemented in 2006 after switching away from only using College Radio Format and DJ's choice.
The station is operated out of the David Letterman Communication and Media Building on the Ball State University campus.
The station is also the only radio station in the MAC (Mid-American Conference) that broadcasts all 18 collegiate sports that Ball State has to offer.
Another unique characteristic of WCRD is that any Ball State student regardless of seniority, major, or prior experience is welcome to be a DJ on WCRD.
WCRD Radio has a half-hour live news show every weekday from 5 to 5:30 p.m. WCRD also broadcasts it's morning show, "The Morning Chirp," from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
WCRD obtained the license for educational station WWHI in 2005 from Muncie Southside High School
, where the tower was located, allowing the station to broadcast beyond their carrier circuit only available on campus. In Fall 2008 a new broadcasting antenna was installed, allowing a greater broadcasting range. The new antenna is located on top of the West Quad Building Smokestack at Ball State University.
A live stream of the station is also available on WCRD's website as well as WCRH-TV, Channel 57 on Ball State's campus. A live web camera in the WCRD studio was added Fall 2008. This allows online listeners to view the DJ and guests in the studio.
Eric Swineheart - Programming Director
Tanner Deisch - News Director
Caitlin Burnham - Asst. News Director
Kyle Binder - Sports Director
Pat Boylan - Sports Programming and H.S. Sports Director
Donnie Kolakowski - Sports Production Director
Sara Rust- Continuity Manager
Chris Skiles
- Multimedia Manager
Tessa Barnard - Music Director
Tyler Clements - Asst. Music Director
Stuart Prentice - Production Director
Corey Rudell - Production Director
Julian Teekaram - Promotions Director
Alex March - Chief Weather Forecaster
.
In addition, WCRD was nominated for a 2009 mtvU
Woodie Award. The station was voted the Best in the Midwest and placed among the Top Five in the country.
Non-commercial
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radio station
Radio station
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operated by students of Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie is a city in Center Township, Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. It is the principal city of the Muncie, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 118,769...
. The station is branded as WCRD ""The Broken Wing of College Radio", a reference to Cardinal Radio Dave, after alumnus and founder David Letterman
David Letterman
David Michael Letterman is an American television host and comedian. He hosts the late night television talk show, Late Show with David Letterman, broadcast on CBS. Letterman has been a fixture on late night television since the 1982 debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC...
, and now stands for "College Radio on Demand" as of 2006.
The station's format is primarily rock and top 40, however listener requests, DJ's choice, as well as College Radio Format are also played. This new format was implemented in 2006 after switching away from only using College Radio Format and DJ's choice.
The station is operated out of the David Letterman Communication and Media Building on the Ball State University campus.
The station is also the only radio station in the MAC (Mid-American Conference) that broadcasts all 18 collegiate sports that Ball State has to offer.
Another unique characteristic of WCRD is that any Ball State student regardless of seniority, major, or prior experience is welcome to be a DJ on WCRD.
WCRD Radio has a half-hour live news show every weekday from 5 to 5:30 p.m. WCRD also broadcasts it's morning show, "The Morning Chirp," from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
WCRD obtained the license for educational station WWHI in 2005 from Muncie Southside High School
Southside High School (Muncie, Indiana)
Southside High School is a high school located in Muncie, Indiana. It is one of many high schools with that name. A public school, it serves grades 9-12 and is host to 1129 students . Notable alumni include former baseball player Richie Lewis...
, where the tower was located, allowing the station to broadcast beyond their carrier circuit only available on campus. In Fall 2008 a new broadcasting antenna was installed, allowing a greater broadcasting range. The new antenna is located on top of the West Quad Building Smokestack at Ball State University.
A live stream of the station is also available on WCRD's website as well as WCRH-TV, Channel 57 on Ball State's campus. A live web camera in the WCRD studio was added Fall 2008. This allows online listeners to view the DJ and guests in the studio.
Management Staff Fall 2011
Eric Needleman - General ManagerEric Swineheart - Programming Director
Tanner Deisch - News Director
Caitlin Burnham - Asst. News Director
Kyle Binder - Sports Director
Pat Boylan - Sports Programming and H.S. Sports Director
Donnie Kolakowski - Sports Production Director
Sara Rust- Continuity Manager
Chris Skiles
Chris Skiles
Chris Skiles is the current Multimedia Manager at WCRD at Ball State University. He is also a videographer. He filmed video during Warped Tour 2011 for the social media site Buzznet...
- Multimedia Manager
Tessa Barnard - Music Director
Tyler Clements - Asst. Music Director
Stuart Prentice - Production Director
Corey Rudell - Production Director
Julian Teekaram - Promotions Director
Alex March - Chief Weather Forecaster
Awards
Since 2003, WCRD has won several awards, including more than 20 Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts, awards from the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters' College Competition and an ADDY Award from the American Advertising FederationAmerican Advertising Federation
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.
In addition, WCRD was nominated for a 2009 mtvU
MtvU
mtvU is a division of Viacom's MTV Networks which produces a 24-hour television channel that is available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as well as several digital cable packages...
Woodie Award. The station was voted the Best in the Midwest and placed among the Top Five in the country.