Miami University has the privilege of operating a student-run radio station called WMSR. Stationed in Williams Hall, they have been playing music, reporting news and sports and providing students with something to listen to for decades.
What makes WMSR unique is that it is available exclusively online. WMSR has a much more complex system and hierarchy than meets the eye. An 11-member executive board manages specific areas such as music or news. In addition, there are committees under the management of each individual member of the Executive Board.
In regards to the music, anyone in a committee has the opportunity to DJ.
WMSR has historically played a wide variety of music, but is now working to establish its own style of music.
"We want to develop a college rock sound and get away from being something like a top 40 station," Emily Seiders, news director of WMSR, said.
WMSR is now gearing itself towards lesser-heard genres like indie. According to Rieger, WMSR receives a lot of promotional material from indie and alternative bands. WMSR is a full-functioning radio station with news, variety shows, events and live sports casting of Miami athletic events.
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