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Marvin Miller: Architect of Free Agency in Major League Baseball
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Marvin Miller passed away last year but left a lasting legacy on baseball and sports. Our Sports Director discusses the historical context and impact Marvin Miller left on sports.
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Feb. 8: Chanel Nicole on A Double Dose of Entertainment
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
New R&B/ Hip-Hop artist Chanel Nicole is calling in to WLOY for an interview! Chanel Nicole is a singer, songwriter and performer from Brooklyn, NY and has already taken the music industry by storm. Her single “Good Lovin” is reminiscent of Mya, Ciara and Ashanti mixed together into one song that is sure to be heard on radio stations across the country very soon! She has even been featured on hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes’ single “Do It Again.” WLOY is so excited to welcome Chanel Nicole to Baltimore! Tune in to A Double Dose of Entertainment on Friday, February 8 from 7-9pm for the interview!
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Fractal Cat & Brooks Long
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 by The Professor
On Thursday January 31, 2013 WLOY presented two great local acts – Brooks Long and the Mad Dog No Good, and Fractal Cat
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Broken Boundaries of Existence
Monday, February 4th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Soulful, inspiring, talented, relatable, and smooth are all words that may come to one’s mind when listening to Baltimore native hip hop/ R&B artist Von Tae’s album Broken Boundaries of Existence. At just 20 years old, his lyrics can relate to those of all ages who have been in love, through a tough break-up, or just looking to have a good time. Von Tae provides his listeners with a variety of melodies, beats, and sounds that are coupled with a wide range of very relatable lyrics. Each track offers a different sound but all provide an enjoyable experience. This upcoming artist delivers a great mix of rap and vocals that are sure to please anyone looking to hear good music.
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mtvU Woodie Awards – Nominate WLOY!
Thursday, January 31st, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Top 25 in 2011, Top 10 in 2012… we should all know the drill by now. WLOY has been in the running for an mtvU Woodie Award for two years in a row now, and this year we’re hungry for the top prize. Forget Top 10, we want to be the Top One. And we need your help! Follow this link to the nominations page and fill out the form. It only takes two seconds, and the best part is that you can do it a billion trillion times! We can’t do this without you, loyal listeners… Nominate us to win and share in the glory!
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Caleb Stine and Saleem Pay Homage to “Baltimore”
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Saleem Heggins is no stranger to WLOY, and he is back to share a single that honors his hometown and the city we all love…Baltimore. With the Ravens in the Super Bowl, Baltimore fever has undoubtedly struck! This single is entitled “Baltimore” and is a collaboration with folk singer Caleb Stine. The combination of Saleem’s rap/spoken word style and Caleb’s singing is not only a perfect mix for the song, but it represents the diverse culture and people of this mini-metropolis. (more…)
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Thursday: Late Night with Fractal Cat and Brooks Long
Monday, January 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Make sure to swing by McGuire Hall this Thursday, January 31 at 9 p.m. to catch the ONLY late night event this semester. The event will feature music from Fractal Cat and Brooks Long. Fractal Cat is a six-piece rock ensemble hailing from Baltimore who’s style as been described as “musically uplifting” with “playfully mystical lyrics”. Brooks Long is a singer/ song writer from the Baltimore/DC area who uses a blend of old school rhythm and blues with 21st century rock to create a style all his own.
We will also be selling our new PURPLE (color of royalty) WLOY t-shirts at the event along with conducting a free raffle that will give the winner FREE tickets to the band Toro y Moi.
Oh and did I mention that in addition to being a FREE concert there will also be FREE refreshments? Well if you’re not sold on all this freedom yet I suggest you get out of America because clearly you missed the memo. Be sure not to miss it!
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Prepare, soldiers, because it’s that time of the year — time for an epic battle to the last note! This year’s Battle of the Bands will on March 21st, which gives all those willing a full nine weeks to gather forces and put together a set to rock the competition. No matter if you spit rhymes or shred the axe, all musicians are invited to compete. To those seeking glory on the field of sonic sound: e-mail WLOY with a sampling of your music and contact information. Godspeed!
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Join WLOY for Open Mic Night!
Monday, January 14th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Head over to the 3rd floor reading room this Thursday, Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. for WLOY’s first Late Night event of the semester. And this time, the entertainment is, well . . . YOU! Bring your guitar, harmonica, trumpet, recorder, etc., and show off your skills. If you have original poetry, raps, short stories or jokes, feel free to bring those along as well! Coffee and snacks will be provided to all who attend.
We know that you’ll remember which end of the microphone to use, right?
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The Loyola Sports Weekly Update #2.0 (That’s how it works, right?)
Monday, January 14th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Here is another dosage of sports talk and etc from the sports doctors or witches at WLOY.
If you ever want a special sport covered or highlighted, contact the head doctor aka Sports Director at arsantiago@loyola.edu
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