WWSU 106.9 FM is the student-run radio station of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. It started in 1977 and offers a mix of music, talk shows, and sports coverage run by students seeking experience. The station aims to entertain students and inform them of campus events. Specifically, Natalie Jones hosts "Flyin In WIth Nat" on Tuesdays, talking about relationships, local news, and events with guests. The station gives students broadcast experience and opportunities for careers in radio. It engages the community through social media and invites feedback on shows like Natalie's.

1. WWSU 106.9 FM
Wright State University Radio

2. History
● Started in 1977
● They are a non-profit student organization
● They offer a mixture of music, talk shows and sports coverage.
● Located at Wright State University, in Dayton, Ohio.

3. Wright State University
● Wright State is a public university in Dayton.
● They have around 15,000 students at their school.
● The station covers the university
● Each show is run by students at the university, looking to get a chance for some
experience as a radio DJ

4. Purpose of the Station
● They exist to provide students at Wright State with entertainment and update the
campus about events happening.
● Clubs on campus can come on various shows and discuss their clubs and specific
events going on.
● They host guests, such as musicians or comedians on their shows.

5. Sports
● WWSU 106.9 covers Wright State basketball, soccer, volleyball and softball
● They do play-by plays of all of these sporting events

6. Flyin In WIth Nat
● This is one specific show run by Natalie Jones, Tuesday’s from 2-3 PM.
● She plays music but it is mainly a talk show.
● She runs it with her co-host and typically has 2-3 guests per show
● They run different segments, such as a random question of the day and they have a
relationship segment.
● The relationship segment has gotten some popularity as many people have
messaged or called the show with stories or opinions on relationships.
● They update people on events going on in the community and new business
openings such as new restaurants.

7. Career Opportunities
● The station gives students the opportunity to get experience as a radio DJ so they
can go on to bigger radio stations.
● For Natalie, she wants to work at 94.5 FM on the Bobby Bones Show
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● Her other ideal studio to work at is Seacrest Studio in Cincinnati
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8. Community Involvement
● With Natalie’s show, as with many other shows on the station, they get lots of
feedback through social media DM’s, posts or through calling the station.
● As I said before, Natalie’s relationship segment gets a lot of feedback from college
students.
● The website has a blog that people can talk about the station or connect with the
DJ’s or other listeners.

9. Website
https://www.wright.edu/wwsu
● Website includes:
○ Schedule of shows coming up
○ Events going on
○ A list of shows on the station
○ A blog to discuss with other listeners and the station
○ Links to apply to become a DJ
○ Places to donate

10. Social Media
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WWSU1069/
● Twitter: https://twitter.com/WWSU1069
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwsu1069/

11. Reflection
The radio station does a good job of connecting Wright
State students and informing them of events on campus
and allows clubs to promote themselves.
They promote sports, local artists and allow students to
further their dreams of working in radio.
All in all, the station is a good thing for the university and
does well in keeping the community close