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WXIN (90.7 FM) is the student broadcast service of Rhode Island College. WXIN operates a part 15 FM transmitter on the property of Rhode Island College, in Providence, RI, USA. In addition, WXIN rebroadcasts its programming in the form of a webcast over the Internet through streaming service provider Live365.
Organization
WXIN is a student organization, officially recognized by the Rhode Island College Student Union/Campus Center, and funded by Student Community Government, Inc.
Students make up the entirety of the executive and subsidiary boards. In addition the station has both a faculty/staff adviser (as required per Student Government regulations) and a professional adviser. Students make up the majority of the general membership, which include DJ's, promotions staff, and production staff. WXIN occasionally allows alumni members, along with RIC faculty and staff to participate in on-air programming to fill in gaps in the schedule.
WXIN also employs a Technology Consultant and Engineer on retainer, for assistance in supporting and maintaining technology and broadcasting equipment in the station. The station on occasion also employs a webmaster/web designer for the purpose of designing and updating the stations website.
WXIN's executive board is elected annually in April. This includes the positions of General Manager (President), Program Director (Vice President), Business Director (Treasurer), Production Director (Secretary), and Sales Manager. The executive board then hires a subsidiary board which includes Music Directors (4), Promotions Directors (2), Traffic Director, and News Director.
Although Rhode Island College has a Mass Media Communications program, the WXIN is not associated with or funded by the Communications Department, and no classes are offered in conjunction with the station. Many communications students, however, are members of the organization, and a faculty member from the department, Philip Palombo, serves as professional adviser to the station.
Personnel (2007-2008 Academic Year)
- General Manager: Michael McKenna
- Program Director: Dennis Ruzzano
- Business Director: Chris Buonanno
- Production Director: Nigel Evangelista
- Sales Manager: Jeannette Martinho
- World Music Director: Stephanie "Dimple Diva" Lopes
- Alternative Rock Music Director: Rob Duguay
- Urban Music Director: Rui "Young Che" Montilla
- Metal/Loud Rock Music Director: Mandi Krajewski
- Co-Promotions Director: Levi Garrett
- Co-Promotions Director: Alicia-Marie Shorey
- News Director: Mike Fratus
- Traffic Director: Larry Cunningham
- Faculty/Staff Adviser: Vincent Flemming
- Professional Adviser: Philip Palombo
- Technology Adviser/Consultant: Steve Cooke
- Webmaster/Web Designer: Tim Staskiewicz
Notable alumni
Many former members of WXIN have moved onto successful professional careers in the radio, TV, and entertainment industries. This list of people includes:
- Matt Allen: WPRO-AM Producer/Talk Show Host
- John DePetro: WPRO-AM Middays[1][2][3]
- Jeffrey Derderian: former WPRI-TV reporter, former co-owner of The Station nightclub[4]
- Ted Edwards: Formerly WPRO-FM
- Bill George: Program Director, WHJJ-AM, Providence
- Mike Gonsalves (Dr. Metal/The Doctor):WHJY-FM, On-Air Personality (died in The Station nightclub fire)[3][5]
- Nancy Hall: Q105 New London, CT, Morning Co-host
- Tony Mascaro: Music Director, WPLJ-FM, New York, New York
- Mike Montecalvo: Morning Anchor, WPRI-TV
- Davey Morris: Assistant Program Director/Music Director, WPRO-FM, Providence
- TJ Napp: now Tony Banks-(formerly Pro-FM Providence, WPLJ New York, Y100 Miami and Mega 103.5 Miami). Currently a voiceover talent at http://www.TonyBanksVoiceovers.com.
- Steve Pascale: WPRI-TV
- Mike Roberts: Program Director, WCRN-AM Worcester, MA
- Tim Staskiewicz: WHJJ-AM Producer, News Reporter
- Chris Tyler: APD/MD WXKS-FM Boston
- DJ Venom: Popular club DJ/producer/artist, of Volume Productions
Notes and references
- ^ Smith, Andy (2004-07-14). "Talk-show host DePetro leaving; The outspoken radio personality accepts a job at a Boston station". The Providence Journal.
- ^ Smith, Andy (2007-02-08). "Controversial talk show host John DePetro returning to R.I. DePetro replacing Barber at WPRO". The Providence Journal.
- ^ a b Barry, Dan (2003-02-22). "Fire In A Nightclub: The Town; An Emptiness Made Crueler By Closeness". The New York Times.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Barry, Dan (2003-02-25). "Death in the Nightclubs: The Club Owners; Scrutiny Focuses on Club's Owners". The New York Times.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Carbone, Gerald M. (2003-03-20). "Mike Gonsalves, 40; To late night fans, he was 'The Doctor'". The Providence Journal.