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Both Feet In: JR

Sunday, August 1st, 2010 by The Professor

JR (Originally aired Aug. 1, 2010)

After more than 20 years of living on he streets, JR speaks to us from his home. He gives this advice to you: “Get all the education you can, soak it up…. do it for yourself, not for anybody else…” and talks about how he survived sleeping in the alleyways for so long. He also plays a few notes on his guitar, as music “soothes the soul.”

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Middle Grades Radio Boot Camp

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 by The Professor

It’s time for this year’s Middle Grades Partnership summer radio boot camp at WLOY! This year’s class is a bit smaller, at 13, but they’re already having a blast. Students come in for a 2 day session. Day 1 is a discussion of the process of radio programming and production, a chance to select and read news stories live on the air and planning for a feature story.

Over the course of the next week, the students work independently to develop their very own feature story on a topic of their choosing. For Day 2 the students sit down and review their written feature, convert it to a radio text and record it. We add in production elements from sound effects to music beds in order to enhance their work. Once complete, you’ll be able to hear their stories on the air on WLOY and right here on the website.

This is our 3rd year of the program and it’s always a ton of fun to give rising 9th graders a chance to experience something new and special Stay tuned for their finished works and tune in on the 13th and 14th to WLOY at 11am to hear their live news reads.



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WLOY Joins Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Saturday, July 10th, 2010 by The Professor

Filming begins this weekend on a Baltimore-set episode of the ABC program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Members of the Loyola community, including representatives from the Loyola Alumni Association’s Service and Spirituality Committee, have already volunteered to support the effort, but there is still a need for more help. We need to see more Loyola students at the project site this week! WLOY will be there with live broadcasts, music and free stuff to encourage more people to pitch in. It’s summertime, but that’s no reason to miss out on a great chance to help. You need to sign up to volunteer!

Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore, a non-profit organization that provides children who are at risk with a stable home, positive parenting, high-quality education, and other supports needed to reach their full potential. The Baltimore program opened a house for its male scholars in 2002, but has not yet established a dedicated facility for the girls. This project will offer Girls Hope and its seven promising young women a safe place to call home.



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Both Feet In: Tony

Sunday, July 4th, 2010 by The Professor

Tony (Originally aired July 4, 2010)

Having spent years in the Philadelphia and Baltimore shelter systems, Tony talks about why it’s hard being homeless and employed, how the criminal justice system plays a large part in homelessness, and his gratitude for the former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon.

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Celebrate the 4th of July with WLOY!

Friday, July 2nd, 2010 by The Professor

Light fuse, get away!

Join Nick Centanni on WLOY 12-2PM and 6-8PM for 2 separate beachfront broadcasts of the Moldy Oldie Show this July 4!

Nick will have a mix of upbeat summer songs, Independence Day facts, jokes, and of course periodic visits from campus royalty via the ‘gold campus royalty phone.’ Nick will be up to his usual tricks so you won’t know what to expect next.

There will also be a special Independence Day wishes from some familiar voices in the 8PM hour. This is high octane radio so make it a date and don’t be late! The fun begins July 4 at Noon all right here on WLOY 1620!

WARNING: This show should only be used under adult supervision. Keep out of reach of children. For outdoor use only. Do not hold in hand. Remember to place this show on the ground, light fuse and get away. Never attempt to relight this show should it malfunction or misfire. Keep others at a safe distance. This show is flammable, misuse may result in injury or fire.



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Both Feet In: Donald Whitehead

Sunday, June 20th, 2010 by The Professor

Donald Whitehead (Originally aired June 20, 2010)

Donald shares with us his life story, ranging from enlisting in the US Navy, to sleeping on the streets of Cincinnati. He shares with us the turning points that led to him serving as the Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, and what brought him to Baltimore.

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BEST HON 2010!

Friday, June 18th, 2010 by The Professor


Congratulations to Loyola’s own Mary Ellen Wade who was crowned 2010 Best Hon at this year’s Honfest! Way to go, Hon!



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Vote for WLOY as Best Radio Station in Baltimore

Friday, June 18th, 2010 by The Professor

Vote for WLOY Loyola Radio for BEST RADIO STATION in the Baltimore Magazine poll! You know you want to. Just got to their site and click on the FUN category to find the category and fill in WLOY Loyola Radio, or just WLOY if it hurts to type all those extra letters. As for best local band, may we suggest Fools & Horses or Karyn Oliver? So go now and support us you great and powerful listeners! http://bit.ly/votewloy


LAST DAY IS TODAY JUNE 18!!



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Both Feet In: History of Homelessness in the United States

Sunday, June 13th, 2010 by The Professor

The History of Homelessness in the United States with Donald Whitehead (Originally aired June 6 and June 13, 2010)

Donald Whitehead, the Assistant Director of Beans and Bread, a day-resource center located in Baltimore City, discusses the history of homelessness in the United States, including contributing forces such as the lack of affordable housing, limited access to healthcare and criminalization of homelessness. He also discusses current and potential solutions to the current epidemic of homelessness in this country.

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Ryan Star Interview

Friday, June 11th, 2010 by WLOY Staff

Ryan StarInterviewed by Rik Koletar & we forget?, 2007
Interview and Performance

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