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Music Director Wraps Up the Year!
WPPJ Music Director’s Top 10 Albums of the Year NOTABLE MENTIONS: I Learned the Hard Way- Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings I think I almost put this as number ten on my list, but it just didn’t quite beat that pick for me. The reason why I loved this album was because … Continue reading
About WPPJ
WPPJ Radio is Point Park University’s student-run radio station in Pittsburgh, PA. We are a mixed-format college station – meaning we play music from a wide variety of genres – from hip-hop to indie rock; from Warp Records to K Records. WPPJ serves to provide a co-curricular activity for students at Point Park University with … Continue reading
Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack Visits Point Park
On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 Lead singer of the band Motion City Soundtrack Justin Pierre performed in the Lawrence Hall lobby He came to Point Park while in Pittsburgh on a promotional tour for his band’s new CD, My Dinosaur Life which hit stores this last week. For more information about Motion City Soundtrack, check … Continue reading
WPPJ Listener Poll 2010
WPPJ Kicks Off It’s Brand New Website With A Contest!
Hey all you ‘PJ Listeners! March 24, 2010 WPPJ will be hosting an all day celebration Outside of the Point Cafe. Your number one on campus radio station will be out in full force advertising our brand new state-of-the-art website! The Best part about it is that WPPJ will be giving away prizes all day … Continue reading
WPPJ is “Scouting For Food” with Point Park University!
During the Month of April, WPPJ will be participating in the local Scouting For Food event taking place on Point Park Universities campus. Each ‘PJ DJ will contribute items, and in turn will encourage their listeners to do the same! Scouting for Food is a month long event in which the Boy Scouts of America … Continue reading
WPPJ Takes Over U-VIEW and The Globe
This week, WPPJ left it’s mark on Point Park’s number one on-campus news source “The Globe”. Below is an excerpt from the article written by Point Park’s own Danielle Thompson: “Some of the changes being made are updates rather than alterations to the way the station is being run. One of the biggest updates is … Continue reading
Charts Oct. 30- Nov. 5
WPPJ receives thousands of albums each year from record companies. Companies give the station these albums because they want us to play their music in hope that listeners will want to buy the album. The Music Department is responsible for keeping in touch with these companies. They do so by producing weekly playlists that include … Continue reading
Player of The Week- Colleen Poploski
Colleen Poploski is a freshman on the Point Park women’s soccer team and is this week’s featured athlete. Poploski, the 5-7 freshman, is a native of Bethel Park, Pa. Colleen has collected 13 points on the season as she has 6 goals and 1 assist. The freshman forward currently holds second place for the most … Continue reading
Guest Blogger- Nicole Chynoweth
This week, my college’s radio station WPPJ held their 30th annual Rock-a-Thon, a 67-hour long, non-stop broadcast that includes various fundraising activities to raise money for The Early Learning Institute. One of those activities included a CD sale of all of the CDs that were taking up space in the radio station including promos, demos, … Continue reading
The Second Annual JMC Awards!
The school of communication will host its second annual Journalism and Mass Communication awards and April Fools Comedy Night on Thursday April 1st in GRW Theatre. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale on the 10th floor at the School of Communication office. Performances will include Point Park’s own Not Quite There Improv and … Continue reading
WPPJ’s Steve Maffei Jr. nominated at 4th Annual Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards
Sunday Feb 21st at 7pm The Hiton Hotel Ballroom with be the stage for the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards! Its Pittsburgh’s version of the Grammy’s! Over 35 different musical categories have been voted on and the final results will be released that night! WPPJ Radio’s very own Steve Maffei Jr is nominated for … Continue reading
U-Views 2010 JMC Nominations
The Second Annual JMC awards will take place April 1st in the GRW auditorium. Members of JMC organizations can vote on the 10th floor of Thayer Hall. Tickets are required to attend the events for only ten dollars. The event will feature food and a performance by Point Park Improv and local comedy troupe HustleBot. … Continue reading
Starbucks Acoustic Series: Elliot Sussman
Indie-folk musician Elliott Sussman of Pittsburgh, PA is headlining the concert at Starbucks in Conestoga Hall. Sussman will be playing songs from his album “Ruth” as well as other folk hits. Visit www.myspace.com/elliottsussman for more information on Sussman as well as to listen to several songs. Opening for Sussman will be Point Park’s own Chelsea … Continue reading
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Sales Contract Our Format is Based on Length of Fight, rather then rates per spot. Our rates are affordable and an easy way to advertise for any local business! Advertiser or Department Name Address Email Phone Number or Extension Spot Length 30 Seconds at $30 for Full Semester 60 Seconds at $50 For Full Semester … Continue reading
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Last Weeks Charts
WPPJ receives thousands of albums each year from record companies. Companies give the station these albums because they want us to play their music in hope that listeners will want to buy the album. The Music Department is responsible for keeping in touch with these companies. They do so by producing weekly playlists that include all … Continue reading
Submit Music to WPPJ!
Music Department Music Director: (412)-392-4724 Kelsey Kahla Office Hours: Monday: 1-3 Tuesday: 2:30-4:15 Wednesday: 1-3 If you are an unsigned band, please send your demo to WPPJ’s Music Department WPPJ I s dedicated to playing music from all Genres. Including spinning local and unsigned artists: Music Department WPPJ Radio Point Park University 201 Wood Street … Continue reading
Charts from Last Week
WPPJ receives thousands of albums each year from record companies. Companies give the station these albums because they want us to play their music in hope that listeners will want to buy the album. The Music Department is responsible for keeping in touch with these companies. They do so by producing weekly playlists that include all … Continue reading