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FINAL Late Night Event: 3PM and GWB.com
Monday, December 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
THIS SEMESTER IS SLOWLY COMING TO A CLOSE. This means we only have one Late Night event left! WLOY is having two local artists that will make McGuire the place to be this Thursday! 3PM, founded in the summer of 2012, is inspired by Blink-182, Green Day, and Yellowcard. That combo will make any true pop-punk fan be excited for this show. 3PM even have experience with the famous Warped Tour. Wanna get more excited? GWB.com is a Loyola based band that features our VERY OWN STAFF MEMBER, Brandon. This college band is a up and coming hip-hop band will keep you dancing all night. Come out this Thursday and get your groove on!
When: Thursday, December 4th
Where: McGuire Hall
Why: Because it’s our last Late Night and you deserve to dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-iaV5qO_k
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#wloythanksgiving Winner and Next Week’s Hashtag
Monday, December 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
The winner of #wloythanksgiving is Philip Dayao! Philip and his co-DJ brother were lucky enough to not only spend Thanksgiving together, but also able to go Black Friday shopping. They stopped in a Lulu Lemon to try on some sweet workout leggings. It maybe a new fashion trend for the guys! Go check out the picture on our Instagram, WLOY_radio!
NEXT WEEK’S HASHTAG IS:
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#wloyfinalstretch
There are only a few day separating you from finals, which means there is only a few day separating you from Christmas break. Sadly, finals are before that sweet freedom you want. WLOY wants to know how you celebrate, I mean, study for the end of the semester. Remember, it’s only a few more days, but we want to see a few more instas! Get posting!!!
Tags: weekly hashtag
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This Week’s Coffeehouse: Angela Sheik
Monday, November 17th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Angela Sheik will be appearing at Thursday night’s Coffeehouse! She’s worth a listen (and maybe more than just one). Angela is gifted in instruments such as the autoharp, theremin, and the flute. She has worked with a producer that has help fuel her creative talents and also is a fellow electronic fusion artist. You can imagine how interesting and exciting it is to watch her preform. Her debut EP, “Songs from the Red Box,” won multiple awards such as the grand prize for BOSS Loop Station 2011 U.S. National Finals, winner of the Philadelphia Songwriter Project Competition and twice voted Female Artist of the Year at 93.7 WSTW Hometown Heroes! She’s even opened for bands like Neon Trees. WLOY is happy to have her for our late night event!
Where: Reading Room
When: Thursday, November 20
Why: Innovative and creative music for free??? Yes, please.
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#wloydorms Winner and Next Week’s Two Week Long Hashtag
Monday, November 17th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
#wloydorms winner is : Sam Chemali! Her room was perfectly decorated! Way to go, Sam! To check out her picture, go to our Instagram, WLOY_radio.
NEXT WEEK’S HASHTAG IS:
#wloythanksgiving
This is a special hashtag. We are going to keep it this contest going for TWO WEEKS. Tell us what you’re thankful for. Thankful for your bed, friends, family, dog, running shoes, etc? Then use #wloythanksgiving to show us what you’re giving thanks for this holiday. You can even show us what delicious meal you have cooked up for the day. (Even the infamous Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich is welcome in this hashtag contest.) We can wait to see what you’re thankful for! (Hopefully, you’re thankful for WLOY, too!) Get hashtagging #wloythanksgiving!
Tags: #wloythankgiving, instagram contest, thanksgiving, weekly hashtag
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Word on the Street Art Auction
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Word on the Street is an independent newspaper run by volunteers who have experienced homelessness. Their experience sheds light on the struggles of homelessness as well as the underlying causes of poverty due to economic opportunity, community education, leadership development, and solidarity. To support this wonderful organization, an art auction is held every year at the Dave Herman Gallery located at 302 East Federal Street in Baltimore. An entrance fee of 10$ is suggested at the door. Come out, bid on some great art by local artists, and support Word on the Street.
When: Friday, November 14 | 7:00pm-10:00pm
Where: 302 East Federal Street, Baltimore
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WLOY Late Night: Mark Hopkins and the Hotel 11/13
Monday, November 10th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Mark Hopkins and the Hotel are coming to our next Late Night Event this Thursday. Make sure to “check in” to McGuire Hall to see this band play live. (See what I did there?) This Baltimore native is coming to Loyola to play for YOU! If you love G.Love, then Mark Hopkins and the Hotel will be music to your ears, literally. Snacks will be there to keep you refreshed. But, the music might be enough to keep you awake and happy. We’ll also have tickets for Baltimore Soundstage shows that you can win!
Where: McGuire Hall
When: Thursday, November 13 from 9:00-11:00pm
Why: Snacks, music and fun!!!!!!
Tags: Late Night Event, Mark Hopkins
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#wloysweaterweather Winner and Next Week’s Hashtag
Monday, November 10th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
The winner of #wloysweaterweather is Grace Charlton! She gave us great ideas to keep warm during these chilly days! (She even wore a WLOY crewneck!) Check out her picture on our Instagram, (WLOY_radio)! If you wanna pick up a sweatshirt just like Grace, you can get them at our station or at Live at Boulder on Fridays from 12:00pm- 2:00pm in right next to Boulder.
NEXT WEEK’S HASHTAG IS…
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#wloydorms
Show us how you decorate your space. We wanna see everything from your cool band posters to your alphabetized movie collection. Even if you don’t have those things, WLOY still wants you to show us how you set up your little home away from home. Just remember to put #wloydorms on your pretty pictures!
Tags: #wloydorms, #wloysweaterweather, weekly hashtag, winners
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DJs of the Month: Teddy and Brandon
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Teddy and Brandon host the show Music ‘N’ Stuff that plays every Monday from 8:00-9:00pm. There detication to the station has lead to their new rein as DJs of the Month! Teddy and Brandon are always quick to respond to emails and volunteer for events. These kids are down right awesome. WLOY can always count on Teddy and Brandon to support the station, whether it be following us on social media or promoting us in their daily lives! And because they support us, we want to support them as DJs of the Month! Make sure you listen to them on Mondays!
Tags: Brandon, DJs of the Month, Music 'N' Stuff, Teddy
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WLOY Coffeehouse: Matt Hutchison 11/6
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
As a child, Matt Hutchison fell in love with The Beatles. He even spent a few years in England when he was younger. Matt’s love went as far as thinking he was Paul McCartney! (He used to sign his school papers as Paul McCartney.) Now, he’s bloomed into a wonderful artist that will be at the WLOY Coffeehouse THIS THURSDAY! If you want a little taste of what his music is like, Matt just released four free streaming tracks from his upcoming album, “Three Minute Man”, that will be released November 30.
Where: Reading Room
When: Thursday from 9:00-11:00pm
Why: Because who doesn’t love someone who loves The Beatles?
Tags: coffeehouse, late night, loyola, matt hutchison, Reading Room
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#wloyhalloween Winner and Next Week’s Hashtag
Monday, November 3rd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Everyone looked great this Halloween, but our winner went above and beyond. Check out Katie Krzaczek and her costume on our Instagram (WLOY_radio)!
NEXT WEEK’S HASHTAG:
#wloysweaterweather.
It’s starting to get to that temperature that means you need four shirts, a jacket, and two pairs of socks to step outside. This, however, doesn’t mean the fun will stop! WLOY wants to know how you keep warm when the degree is no longer 85 and sunny. Do you layer up with our WLOY crewneck? What about making some delicious hot cocoa? Or, are you lucky enough to stand by a fire and make S’mores? You tell us! We need some ideas, because we’re getting a little chilly, too. Put #wloysweaterweather on your instas and we will learn your ways.
Tags: #wloyhalloween, #wloysweaterweather, contest, instagram, weekly hashtag, WLOY_radio
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