Harry Styles released his second album, Fine Line, on December 13th. The album continues Styles’ sound of classic rock, but he’s become more and more comfortable in his own skin. Fine Line consists of 12 songs that each have their own sound, but that come together beautifully to form a coherent, fun, and meaningful album.
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Back by popular demand, WRSU Sports will hold its basketball Alumni Day on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
After the current students call the Rutgers-Maryland women’s basketball game at noon, we’ll turn it over to WRSU Sports alums around 2:15 for “Alumni Knightline.” If you’re interested in hosting, please contact General Manager Justin Sontupe via email.
Then, at 6:30 pm, the Rutgers men’s basketball team takes on Northwestern at the RAC in Piscataway. The game will feature two lucky WRSU Sports Alums, via our 2020 Basketball Fundraiser; the largest two donors to WRSU now through February 2nd will be designated play-by-play announcers for the day, and get to call the game LIVE on WRSU.
For more information on the fundraiser, click here. Good luck, and we’ll see you at the RAC!
The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System has named WRSU a finalist in seven categories for its annual awards, to be given out this March at its nationwide conference in New York City.
The WRSU News Department was honored in three categories. Caleb Kuberiet was a finalist for Best News Feature Story for his coverage of Rutgers Athletics’ Opioid Town Hall, which included interviews with New Jersey Attorney General Gubir Grewal, and former Scarlet Knight and NFL quarterback Ray Lucas. Ryan Margolis was tabbed in the Best Spot News category, for his coverage of RU students’ reaction to a potential strike by faculty over a contract dispute in Spring 2019. Sean Sobel, Ryan Margolis and Jayne Chacko were contributors on the station’s Best Political News Coverage category for their report on a potential vote in New Jersey’s legislature on marijuana legalization.
WRSU Sports took home nominations in two categories. Justin Sontupe and Jake Ostrove were recognized in the Best Women’s Basketball Play-by-Play category, while Chris Tsakonas, Robert Baxter and Brant Wolff are finalists in the Best Sports Pre-Game/Post-Game Show for their edition of the long-running, famed post-game call-in show “Knightline.”
WRSU’s flagship live and local music program “Overnight Sensations” was nominated for Best Live Music Broadcast, for the appearance of The Holy Smokes back in October. The show is hosted by Frank Bridges.
And WRSU’s Broadcast Administrator – Mike Pavlichko – was named one of four finalists in the Best Faculty Advisor category, a nomination submitted by the WRSU Staff. Mike is a 2000 Rutgers grad and WRSU alum, who has served in his position since 2015.
Winners will be announced during the annual IBS Convention at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City on March 7.
Braedan Lemasters and Cole Preston of rising Surf-Indie-Rock band Wallows phoned in to chat with WRSU Music Director Bennett Rosner. The three talked about the state of the rock genre, ambitions for the new year, and their upcoming shows at Lollapalooza and Hangout Fest.
Freddie Gibbs has had an outstanding year with his critically acclaimed album Bandana, the second collaborative project with legendary producer Madlib in a planned trilogy. He continues his winning streak with the “Album of the Year” tour accompanied by fellow rappers Conway the Machine and Cousin Stizz.
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“A poem is a song that no one cares about,” declares AJJ frontman Sean Bonnette boldly on their new single, “A Poem.” The song is part of an announcement that the band’s next studio album, Good Luck Everybody, will be released in January 2020. The opening track is just over a minute long, but it’s just enough to give fans a taste of what direction the LP is heading. The song exemplifies Bonnette’s talent for cleverly absurd lyrics, as he goes on to describe songwriters – such as himself – as “awful, ugly people” and “self-important assholes” who are hungry for money and attention. These unabashed claims contrast with the mellow acoustic guitar which he sings over during the first verse. The refrain is filled with more energy, as the full band kicks in along with a lively, sardonic chorus.
Continue readingJames Kratch of NJ Advance Media joined The WRSU Crew Monday night to break down the wild turn of events over Thanksgiving week that led to Greg Schiano’s return as Rutgers Football’s Head Coach. Kratch discusses expectations for Rutgers under Greg Schiano, contract details, recruiting plans, and much more!
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Rutgers University has announced it has cancelled all classes and closed all offices on the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses due to snow and inclement weather. The shutdown began at 3 PM Monday and will end at 5 AM Tuesday. All classes will resume with first period Tuesday morning.
Essential service employees are to remain at work or report as scheduled unless otherwise directed by a supervisor. Non-essential employees should not report to work during the closure, until the university re-opens at 5 AM Tuesday.
However, for RBHS-New Brunswick, all clinical operations – including those at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and UBHC/UCHC will remain open.
Stay tuned to WRSU at 88.7 FM and online at wrsu.org for any updates, and you can also find the latest University operating states at www.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers beat writer Bobby Deren of ScarletNation.com joined The WRSU Crew to talk Rutgers’ failure to hire Greg Schiano.
Greg Schiano went 68-67 and took Rutgers to six bowl games (with five wins) during his time as head coach. Several prominent donors, former players, and Rutgers fans were clamoring for Greg Schiano to be named head coach again.
Why did negotiations fall through between Greg Schiano and Rutgers, when things appeared to be narrowing a positive conclusion? Bobby Deren has the answers. Take a listen!
Former Rutgers defensive lineman and bELieve icon Eric LeGrand called into The WRSU Crew to voice his frustration about Rutgers University failing to hire Greg Schiano to be its new football coach.
Greg Schiano went 68-67 and took Rutgers to six bowl games (winning five) during his time as head coach between 2001 and 2011. Many Rutgers fans, donors, and former players, as well as high school coaches around the state of New Jersey, were clamoring for Schiano to return as head coach.
Listen to Eric LeGrand, whose bond with Greg Schiano stretches well beyond the football field, give his thoughts on the situation.
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