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WLOY’s trip to CBI NSMC in Philadelphia!
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Throwback Thursday: October 22nd
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Throwback Thursday: October 15th
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Throwback Thursday: October 8
WLOY’s trip to CBI NSMC in Philadelphia!
October 22nd, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Last week, seven of our staff members took a trip to the city of brotherly love (a.k.a Philadephia) for CBI’s National Student Media Convention. This convention brought together over 500 students and advisors from around the country who work in college media.
Over the course of four days students attended sessions that covered a variety of topics such as leadership, content creation and management, public relations and brand imaging, how to get new students involved, and how to make sure your station stays relevant. There were also several professional development sessions that focused on learning about various on and off air jobs, how to land a job in journalism, and how to build a resume reel.
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Throwback Thursday: October 22nd
October 22nd, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s see what happened on this day in music history…..
October 22, 1881- The Boston Symphony Orchestra had its first concert at the Old Boston Music Hall, conducted by Georg Henschel.
October 22, 1883- The original New York Metropolitan Opera house opened with a performance of Charles Gounod’s Faust. It was located on 39th and Broadway in Manhattan. The opera moved to its current home in Lincoln Center in September 1966.
October 22, 1987- The 1987 Broadway revival of the musical Cabaret opened at the Imperial Theater and ran for 262 performances. This revival saw Joel Grey return to his role as Emcee and the replacement of the song “Sitting Pretty” with the “Money, Money” song that was originally written for the 1972 film adaptation.
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CBI NSMC Overcoming the Rocky Steps
October 20th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
They said it couldn’t be done. They said the steps were too steep, the journey too long, the hoodie too heavy. But WLOY persevered. After an unforgettable weekend at the CBI (College Broadcaster, Inc) National Student Media Convention, we returned to training. Through countless hours of training, dedication and questionable decision-making, we made it to the top. While some may see a staircase, we see a symbol of everything college radio stands for: passion, perseverance and a mildly concerning commitment to the bit. We will see you next year at CBI NSMC in Ohio, back and better than ever.
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Throwback Thursday: October 15th
October 15th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s see what happened on this day in music history…
October 15, 1955- The country music show Grand Ole Opry had its first TV broadcast in an hour-long live show by NBC.
October 15, 1973- Country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton released her single “Jolene.” It topped the country charts in both the US and Canada.
October 15, 1977- The band Earth, Wind & Fire released their single “Serpentine Fire” which became the Billboard Song of the Year in 1978.
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Throwback Thursday: October 8
October 8th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Throwback Thursday! Let’s take a look and see what happened on October 8th in music history….
October 8, 1948- Songwriter and guitarist Johnny Ramone was born on Long Island, New York. He was a founding member of the band the Ramones, which helped pioneer the punk movement and is considered to be one of the first punk rock bands.
October 8, 1985- The English-language production of the musical Les Misérables premiered in London at the Barbican Center. The show has been running for over 40 years in London and is the longest-running musical in West End history.
October 8, 1988- American jazz guitarist Oscar Moore died at age 64 of a heart attack. He was best known for his work as a member of the Nat King Cole Trio.
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AOTW: “Prima” by ADELA 100126
October 1st, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Reviewed by: Mia Ciccarelle ’29
Release Date: September 4, 2026
Rating: 7/10
RIYL: Charli xcx
Review:
ADELA (Adéla Jergová), is a Slovakia born singer and hyperpop artist. She began her journey with performing arts in 2006, when she began studying ballet. Years later, she began doing voice lessons, and worked on developing her singing abilities in 2020 during the pandemic. Following that, in 2021 she was featured on Netflix’s Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, where she competed to become a member of the K-Pop group KATSEYE. After her appearance on the show, she released three singles independently, before signing with Capitol Records in 2025. In July of this year, ADELA released her brand new single, “Ain’t In LA”, which rose to virality across Tiktok and other platforms. Following the single, ADELA rolled out her full album “Prima” at the beginning of September.
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Throwback Thursday: October 1
October 1st, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday!
Let’s look and see what happened on October 1 in music history….
October 1, 1941- The musical Best Foot Forward premiers at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. It had choreography by Gene Kelly and ran for 326 performances.
October 1, 1962- Singer Barbra Streisand signs her first recording contract.
October 1, 1967- English psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd arrives in New York ahead of their first US tour. The tour had to be canceled midway through due to co-founder Syd Barrett’s increasingly bizarre behavior.
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SOTW: “Should’ve Known Better” by The Beaches
September 29th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
SOTW: “Should’ve Known Better” by The Beaches
Reviewed by: Marley Lehmann ‘28
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Rating: 8.5/10
RIYL: MUNA, Paramore, Chappell Roan
Review:
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AOTW: “Pylon” by beabadoobee 092426
September 24th, 2026 by Allison Shulman
AOTW: “Pylon” by beabadoobee
Reviewed by: Fiona Galang ‘27
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Rating: 7.5/10
RIYL: Paramore, Wolf Alice, Pinegrove
Review:
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Throwback Thursday: September 24th
September 24th, 2026 by Sophia Thornberg
Time for another Throwback Thursday!
Let’s travel back in music history and see what happened on September 24th….
September 24, 1957- “Elvis Presley released his single “Jailhouse Rock.” This song by the “King of Rock and Roll” would become the Billboard Song of the Year for 1957.
September 24, 1984- Paul McCartney released his single “No More Lonely Nights.”
September 24, 1991- Nirvana released their second studio album Nevermind. The album would reach the number one spot of US Billboard 200 in January 1992 and the lead single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” went on to be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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