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WCSU-FM correspondent Kathryn Mobley was recently honored the Philo T. Farnsworth Video Award for Overall Excellence in Public Access Programming, presented by the Central States Region of the Alliance For Community Media. The award recognizes the quality and variety of programming seen on community access stations during the past year. The Central States Region is made up of access centers in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky.
Trent Darby brings you upbeat jazz to energize your morning at 9 AM. Funky Friday's are back!
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Una Great Movie, a film by Jennifer Sharp, is available now on Amazon streaming. The movie has many twists and turns and is not your usual popcorn fare! Listen below:
Jazzy 88.9 WCSU FM is participating in the Save A Life Campaign. It focuses on the impact of COVID-19, vaccines and other related issues upon the life and health of African Americans and other minorities.
Anthony Watson is a nurse and the driving force behind Ace Healthy Products. After a serious illness, he's partnering with Central State University to help others.
Anthony Watson is a nurse and the driving force behind Ace Healthy Products. After a serious illness, he's partnering with Central State University to help others.
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Current Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts at Central State University, Jennifer Cruz, participated in a fireside chat with author Hanif Abdurraqib at the University Student Center, Room 201, on September 20th at 6:30pm. Mr. Abdurraqib is a 2021 MacArthur “Genius” Award recipient, the author of nine books and numerous poems, a contributor to the New York Times, and the NPR host of "Small Joys." His poetry, essays, and criticism focus on Black culture, music, and identity. He is a Columbus native and currently resides in his hometown. Students and staff were welcome to attend. In this segment, Wade T of WCSU-FM speaks with Jenny Cruz about a number of Hanif's books and chosen topics. A link to the livestream of Hanif's prose, poems and the fireside chat is available in our news story above!
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Central State University celebrated, virtually, 134 years of Academic Excellence on March 2, 2021. Listen to honorees stories below!
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The Ohio Business Spotlight is a new initiative designed to highlight strong businesses that can serve as examples of Ohio’s economic potential. Ohio businesses start at the Ohio Secretary of State’s office, so there is a special opportunity to empower new entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to succeed in the Buckeye state. Each month, Secretary LaRose will select various businesses around the state that share a common theme.
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus seeks to promote, foster, and sponsor education, civic, and political activities that enrich and improve African American communities across the state of Ohio through the efforts of the members of Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. This is further accomplished through active legislation in the statehouse and community partnerships with other elected officials and constituents in and around the districts we represent.
Money Making Conversations is a talk show hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Producer Rushion McDonald where he interviews celebrities, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders on their Secrets To Success.
Quitting tobacco is a process. Whether you are thinking about quitting, are not yet ready to quit, or have already quit, Ohio Tobacco Quit Line can help you with each step of the way.
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During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, the Rev. Rob Schenck said he knew the outcome of a pivotal religious freedom decision weeks before the Supreme Court released it in 2014. -
The first part of the long-awaited series shows the couple navigating their early relationship. Critic Eric Deggans says it avoids offending specific royals, but offers a critique of British society.
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The 2022 World Cup's Round of 16 took place this past week, with the top half of competing countries now reduced to eight teams.
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The singer repeatedly postponed performances in the past year because of severe muscle spasms. In a tearful Instagram post, she revealed she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.
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Last month, tech companies laid off about 50,000 workers, many of them immigrants on work visas. Now they have to find a job soon or leave the country.
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The promised surge in clean-energy jobs from the growing popularity of electric vehicles in the U.S. is mostly focused farther down the supply chain, like at battery assembly plants.
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Griner was traded for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap did not include former Marine Paul Whelan who remains imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges the U.S. says are false.
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Playing competitive youth soccer can cost families a small fortune, excluding kids who might excel at the sport. There are efforts around the country to get more kids in the game.
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After weeks of protests, officials in China are loosening the country's notoriously strict anti-COVID measures. How did protestors succeed despite heavy online censorship?
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More than 1,100 of the newspaper's journalists say they'll strike Thursday over the paper's failure to meet the union's demand for pay raises.
Highly successful businesses understand the importance of underwriting as well as the importance of social responsibility. What if you could do both and save money?
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NPR News
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- Biden vows to bring longtime detainee Paul Whelan home from Russia too
- FTC sues to block the $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger
- The FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5
- A House report cites Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder's role in 'toxic' culture
- Polygamous 'prophet' leader had child brides, documents say
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Café Jazz is a mix of original vinyl recordings with contemporary jazz releases on CD with host Richard (Gene) Knight.
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“As a filmmaker, my goal is to inspire the audience to reflect on life and personal questions while entertaining them and making them laugh at the same time.” - Jennifer Sharp
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!