WSOU is a student-run radio station that broadcasts from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. WSOU 89.5 FM has a modern active rock format, playing the best in hardrock and heavy metal. For more information, check out wsou.net!
-Alexandria, VA Congressional Baseball Game Shooting -Student Otto Warmbier Held in North Korea - Returns to US -San Francisco, CA UPS Employee Shooting -Fire in London Apartment Complex -Transgender Woman Suing McDonald's For Sexual Harassment -An Official New Jersey State Germ Announced -Spotify Doing Well, Despite Large Debt
This episode of Pirate News Desk features: -New Jersey Gubernatorial election update. Democrat Phil Murphy will run against Republican Kim Guadagno. -Representative Greg Gianforte apologizes for assaulting reporter Ben Jacobs. -Jocelyn interviews Sara Taksler involving the documentary "Tickling Giants." -NJ worker is suing Chipotle restaurant for not receiving overtime pay. -Syracuse, NY couple loses almost 600 pounds combined. -The profiles of the right London attack victims are revealed and remembered.
Jocelyn Rogalo interviewed Jeff Leibow on the NF Hope Concert, Neurofibromatosis, and the impact they have on his family. Tim Bonomo reports on TrumpCare and the Google Docs phishing scam. Justine Strzepek and Bob Towey join the team and report on flash flooding in New Jersey and the Delta Airlines incident from April 23rd.
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Short Hills Mall Murderer Found Guilty -Missing Nutley Man -Internet Privacy Act Update -Samaung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Announcement -U.S. Economy Up -Adele May No Longer Tour -Seton Hall Has It's First Female President -Seton Hall SGA Results -WSOU New Hall of Fame Inductees
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: - Dr. Mary Meeham to be Seton Hall's Interim President. - Passenger's headphones explode on airplane. - Russia denies two FSB complaints. - McDonald's Twitter account compromised. - Tim's interview with gubernatorial candidate Jim Johnson. - SGA denies claims of violating constitution. - The Setonian wins seven awards from the NJ Press Foundation.
This episode of Pirate News Desk includes interviews and coverage including Cardinal and Newark's Archbishop Joseph Tobin coming to Seton Hall, and also an interview involving a SUVN-502 Alzheimer's Disease clinical drug trial.
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Bomb threats present at NJ Jewish Community Centers. -Jocelyn interviews NY writer and historian Jelani Cobb. -2017 Seton Hall graduation commencement will now be held at PNC Arts Center. -Many SHU students are living at Ivy Hill apartments, despite some complaints. -Jocelyn also interviews cast members of Seton Hall University's upcoming show "Oklahoma."
In this episode of Pirate News Desk:- -Katie Interviews a ROTC captain -Gary Phillips of The Setonian interviews Seton Hall President Gabriel Esteban -The 2017 Seton Hall graduation ceremony will be taking place at PNC Bank Arts Center -NASA Finds Seven Earth-Sized Planets
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Facebook adding a new jobs page to challenge LinkedIn. -Manufacturers changing food product date and expiration labels and phrases. -New "UBEReats" app and delivery service coming to New Jersey -President Gabriel Esteban leaving Seton Hall University and going to DePaul University in Chicago. -Seton Hall University one of 227 colleges under investigation under handling of sexual violence complaints.
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Valentine's Day gifts -Newark's museum chief curator steps down -NJ Artist fellowship awards -American Red Cross needs blood donations -Sony's first 4K Blu Ray player goes on sale -Apple including $30 credit with new wireless BeatsX earbuds -Columbia soccer player Helio Neto wants to play soccer again after plane crash -Metropolitan art museum now displaying public domain -The Grammy's award show preview -Pennsylvania State University banned alcohol on campus The Setonian reports on: -Seton Hall responds to President Trump's Immigration policies -Seton Hall on 2017 senior graduation
This Episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Katie interviews Dr. Vanessa May about race equality and social justice. -Lady Gaga featured in Super Bowl 51's halftime show. -A Kenilworth, NJ girl is suing a Catholic school for not allowing her to play on the boy's basketball team. -Apple CEO Tim Cook pondering legal action towards President Trump. -Soccer found to be more concussion-prone than most think. -Starbucks planning to hire refugees. -Reactions from the Setonian on Donald Trump's Muslin executive order.
This episode of Pirate News Desk features: -South Jersey getting a new (609) area code -Amtrak trying to relieve congestion -NJ offering parents baby boxes -SHU's graduate employment rate up to 90%. -Update on SHU's Federal Pell Grant Program
-Oracle sued by the Department of Labor -Controversial footage from "A Dog's Purpose" is being investigated by the American Humane Association -The MTA is testing portable subway vacuums - Tesla Autopilot found not defective following NHTSA investigation -Maplewood is the first N.J. town to declare sanctuary status -Patients want virtual care treatment options - Profile on the Rev. Dr. Forrest Pritchett, director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. - Students and prospective-students react to Seton Hall's construction projects.
-New Amazon Prime credit card revealed -Trump getting assistance from Rudy Giuliani with cybersecurity -Trump and his criticism of CNN and Buzzfeed -NYC speed limit lowered -Cat "bird flu" spreading -Norway shutting down analog radio -BEAT program for cardiac screenings -Top doctors in NJ "201" issue -Jersey Arts People's Choice Awards
In this special Christmas Eve edition of Pirate News Desk: -Tim interviews executive director of Catholic Charities Mary Ann Majewski -Katie interviews one of the founders of One Simple Wish Danielle Gletow -Jocelyn reports news on various charities and good causes.
This episode of PND discusses: -Innovations to Facebook Video -Amazon launching its delivery drone in the UK -New improvements to Snapchat Spectacles -Konrad Reuland passes away from a brain aneurysm -Trump adds Uber CEO Elon Musk to advisory team -NJ one of the worst states in smoking prevention -NJ River improvements -Seton Hall University involved in NJ hospital and medicine
-The death of astronaut John Glenn -NJ lawsuit over hunter and Pedals the bear -Two NJ people arrested for not having a license and marijuana charges -New toys that report conversations -Essex County student charged with murder -Seton Hall fraternity suspended for five years -Trump on Obama's actions on immigration -South Orange on cleaner water and local events
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Queen of Peace High School Fire -Former New York Jets Running Back Joe McKnight Shot and Killed -PTSD and MDMA Potential Aid -South Orange Author Donating Portion of Proceeds -New PhD Program for Communications and the Arts at SHU. -Commencement and Speaker Update for SHU -Hackers Infecting Android Phone Through Illegitimate Apps. -Second Hand iPhone Counterfeit Chargers "Dangerous" -Holiday Activities in NYC
Staff Rep Rich (DJ Worldwide) joins Tech Ops Assistants Hanoi and Rachel for the perfect podcast. The discussion comes full circle talking about adobo seasoning, cinnamon crackers and hot chocolate, a drive around Freehold, and so much more. The official Tech Ops counter came to 14 with 1 Tech Ops and 2 Technicallys. End song: Harbinger, Protest the Hero
This week -Morristown Medical Center on dog and animal testing. -New Jersey may be the first state to make declawing of cats illegal. -Hoboken crash train operator having sleep apnea. The Setonian covers: -The election and campus reactions. -Seton Hall University graduation, date, speaker, and location.
The official WSOU podcast makes it's return with the introduction of new tech ops assistant, Hanoi! Grant, Rachel, and Hanoi look back on whether salad is a cereal, Rachel's baking skills, recent events at the station, and more! End song: Atlas, Rise by Metallica’
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This episode of PND features: -Setonian Soundbites segment on SHU election poll -Chicago Cubs World Series Win. -FTC and FCC Regulations on Facebook and Advertising. -Gas Prices Increase after Fatal Pipeline Explosion -Queens Student Bomb Threat -School Accurately Projecting President for Over 50 Years.
This episode of PND covers: -Orlando Magic putting up flag for club's shooting awareness. -Obamacare affecting current election -Disney's "Muffetbaby" revamp. -Macbook Pro Event -Pittsburgh groups trying to scare people with cellphones. -Haunted Attractions for Halloween.
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Presidential Debate and Trump/Clinton -New Nintendo Switch Revealed -STD Rate Rising -Maryland Man Accused of Stealing NSA Classified Information -New Macbook and USB Concerns -Instagram Adding New Self Harm and Suicide Safety Feature -New Dog Collar That Detects a Dog's Mood.
This episode of Pirate News Desk Covers: -Amazon's new music steaming service -Aspen Hills cookie dough recall -Update on Ahmad Khan Rahimi -Samsung Note 7 exploding issues and new refund option -New street light technology -New VR Self Driving BMW technology and motorcycle prototype
Alan Robert was featured on Keeping Control of Your Comic, Part 1: Contracts for the Comic Book Creator, a panel at New York Comic Con on Friday, Oct. 7.
Exlusive NYCC coverage from WSOU's news department. This is an interview with artist Kristen Cumings. Jelly Belly Booth #455
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: - NY/NJ bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami update - Dreadlocks and jobs - Gonorrhea and antibiotics - Cigarettes and changes your DNA. - Yahoo accounts hacked - Edward Snowden on Google Allo - Netflix Lightbulb
This episode of Pirate News Desk covers: -Grace Vanderwaal Wins "America's Got Talent" -Nickelodeon Theme Park in the Meadowlands -Fright Fest Now at Six Flags -Small Changes with Twitter -Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall -Uber and Driverless Cars -Potential Sink in Ford Vehicles -Nuclear Energy Plant In the UK -"Super" Lice -Mass Layoffs at Bergen Record -Walkathon in Kearny -Colonial Pipeline Oil Spill
The Technical Operation team says goodbye to assistant Bridget. Grant discusses his cat's litter box troubles, Charlotte sneaks into her friends apartment to bake a cake, Rachel talks about her Labor day parade experience, and Bridget gets free Dippin' Dots! But don't worry, the roof is not on fire. Ending song: The End by In Flames’
This special 15th Anniversary September 11 Tribute Edition discusses relevant 9/11 news and our experiences on the tragedy as it happened.
WSOU's podcast makes it returns as the former hosts of Monday Night Mayhem sat down on Monday, August 29th before their final time on air together. Matt Young, Iris Duran, Missi Callazo, Kim Burke, Tom Ferrari, and Randy Falk sat down to discuss the show, and their memories. Monday Night Mayhem returned every Monday night during August of 2016 as part of WSOU's celebration of their 30th anniversary of switching formats to metal!
-Quick and inexpensive school shopping tips -College student discount tips -EpiPen price gouging -Changing start times for schools -Homework load debate -Online learning and homeschooling -Bentology Lunchbox Review -Stanford no longer allowed to carry hard alcohol. -The rise of dads now school shopping -Pikmykid app
DJ Microwave and DJ Nightmariusz join Tech Ops Assistant Bridget for a philosophical talk about the best waffles. Deep within the syrup are the meaning of our impermanent lives and the evil of pancakes. We can't make cats fly, and caterpillars may be indestructible, but our local Potions Master Prateek may hold the answer to our questions. Ending Song - Giraffe Tongue Orchestra: "Blood Moon"
This week, PND touches on the following subjects: -Flood in Louisiana -Michael Phelps's legacy and stellar 2016 Olympics -Ryan Lochte robbery debate -A cannibalistic attack -Gawker being shut down -McDonalds fitness band discontinued -Uber/Ford implementing driverless cars
This episode of Pirate News Desk discusses a man assaulted fin Bloomfield for wearing a Donald Trump shirt, Volkswagen keys being hacked, the emerald ash borer insect threat, the feud between Facebook and Adblock Plus, Twitter found not guilty to assisting ISIS, abnormally warm August ocean water, and a charity event held by St. Joseph's School in East Orange.
Technical Operations Assistant King Charlie is joined by DJ Fishy (The Weatherman) and DJ Habanero as they discuss WSOU presents shows for Fear Factory and Baroness, Mosh Pits, air guitar, and the Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York. DJ Habanero leaves early, but not before he falls in love again with WSOU’s new hat, and of course the Olympics and Michael Phelps make an appearance as well. Closing Song: Thank You Scientist – “Blood on the Radio”
This week, Pirate News Desk reports on updates on Poland and Pope Francis, mob arrests in Philadelphia, a tragic London stabbing, upcoming University of Idaho class designed around Pokémon GO, Facebook "click bait", the new iPhone 7 and 7-Plus leaked, and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
This week, Pirate News Desk reports on Donald Trump wanting to expose Hilary Clinton and the true meaning of conventions, Prince's tribute concert to take place in October,VH1 Classic becoming MTV Classic. Poland's Word Youth Day is also included along with an interview with John Hupalo with tips on student loan debt
Episode 53 of WSOU’s official podcast features King Charlie, technical operations assistant, hosting DJ Fishy (The Weatherman) and Nightmariusz. DJ Fishy continues to struggle figuring out his own name, Nightmariusz struggles with time, and King Charlie struggles with mothering plants and animals. The month long revival of Monday Night Mayhem is discussed, as well as the good and the bad of Pokémon Go. Ending Song: Korn - “Rotting in Vain”
The Conductor and Andrea join technical operations assistant Rachel for this week's podcast. They discuss WSOU's recent presents shows, as well as recent and upcoming shows, Rachel doesn't fail to mention Michael J. Fox and Bruce Springsteen, and much more! Ending song: Sabaton - Blood of Bannockburn’
On this week’s podcast, technical operations assistant Rachel (DJ Rain) is joined by Bhavishy (The Weatherman) and Michael (Maldo/ Microwave, Mike the Microwave) and after discovering that shots give Bhavishy the giggles, they discuss internet videos about people falling, Mike’s recent trip to California, and the differences between traveling by flying and driving! This and so much more is covered on episode 51 of The Official WSOU Podcast! Ending Song: Skeletonwitch’s “Red Dead, White Light”
The WSOU news department reports on: newest Zika virus update and malaria, new Nintendo NES nostalgia system pack coming out , synthetic marijuana in New York City, and the Pokemon Go! craze and its positive and negative effects.
The official WSOU podcast is 50 weeks old! To celebrate, some staff members were brought together and they shared their thoughts about the podcast, as well as their favorite memories of WSOU, and what WSOU has meant to them! Closing Song: "1000 Miles (Cover)" by Never See Tomorrow
The WSOU news department reports on: sunscreen fails to meet AAD requirements, UPS implements lockers in NYC, local events in Maplewood, Clifton resident wins lottery, Wendy's affected by malware, NJ road construction closures, and Tesla crash in PA.
Honorary Tech Ops Assistant Bhavishy (DJ Fishy, Weatherman) is joined by podcast newcomers, Andre (The Animal) and Tim (Tim) and discussed the frenzy that surrounds newly released Pokémon Go, as well as older card games like Yu-Gi-Oh that carry a big prize tag on their collectibles. Metallica is discussed, and the three share their personal tastes in music, and when they first got into metal; and Bhavishy shares a list of all the new music released this month! All of this and so much more on Episode 49 of WSOU Podcast!
Pirate News Desk 7/2/16 - WSOU - Bhavishy, Jocelyn, Jordan by WSOU
This week’s podcast focuses on the specialty show, Street Patrol! Recently graduated, Rebecca had hosted Street Patrol for three years and her last show was this week. Current Street Patrol host and promotions director Megan (Megladon), production manager Prateek, and technical operations director Grant, discuss the impact and legacy of Street Patrol. Later in the episode, Grant sits down with Rebecca to hear her thoughts on life after Street Patrol, the people she will miss working with, her favorite memories from the show, and what makes local metal music special. All of this and more on this week’s podcast! (This week's podcast was prerecorded on Wednesday 6/30/16) End Song One: Gojira: “Stranded” End Song Two: Hounds: “Pale Horse”
In this episode, we discuss: -Black rhino exitinction -Apple iPhone 7 losing a headphone port rumor -GMOs being branded on food. -Texas man charged with manslaughter for leaving daughter in a hot vehicle. -New technology to prevent abandoning children in a hot car.
The Weatherman and The Conductor join Tech Ops Assistant Bridget to discuss our DJ names, power metal, and random bursts of lightning. The Weatherman almost gets free pizza from a fan and find out who keeps asking DJ Worldwide to play Drake. Closing songs: "Into the Fire" by Sabaton "The Lost Battalion" by Sabaton