There is no other album like the debut "Youth" from Ohio pop-punk group Citizen. Led by main vocalist Mat Kerekes, followed by brothers Nick (lead guitar) and Eric (bass) Hamm, Ryland Oehlers (rhythm guitar), and then drummer Mike Armstrong, Citizen burst onto the scene and instantly released a cult classic in “Youth” which celebrated 10 years back in June 2023. 

Like my previous album review of “Songs to Scream at the Sun” by Have Heart, “Youth” shares the same theme. Youth is defined as “the period between childhood and adult age”. The LP shares the turmoil and heartbreak of being within that odd phase, where you don’t know what to do, but know enough to understand what is going on. 

Morgantown, W.Va. (Oct. 18, 2023) - U92 the Moose will be broadcasting the men’s soccer game on Wednesday at 7pm as the #1 ranked Marshall University Thundering Herd will arrive at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium for a matchup against the #9 ranked Mountaineers.

Pregame coverage of the matchup can also be found on U92, beginning at 6:30pm and continuing all the way up until kickoff. 

West Virginia University’s Women’s soccer team is closing in on the end of their 2023 season. The team is 5-7-3 Overall with a  3-3-1 record in conference. 

The team started 2-3-0 in August with wins against Saint Francis winning 9-0 and a 1-0 result against Duquesne. They did however lose 2-0 to Duke, 2-1 to Penn State and 2-1 to Virginia.

Many albums that I love are celebrating anniversaries this year, some older than others. These next few weeks I will review some of my favorites and share my love for all kinds of music. 

The now defunct Have Heart was formed in 2002 by vocalist Patrick Flynn, guitarist Ryan Hudon, and bassist Ryan Briggs. After releasing a demo in November 2003, the trio was slowly climbing the ranks within the Boston hardcore scene. By 2005, they signed to a bigger label and added drummer Shawn Costa alongside guitarist Kei Yasui. Their first EP titled “The Things We Carry” was released in 2006, cementing Have Heart into the center of not only Boston hardcore, but the entire hardcore scene.

Friday, October 6, 2023 is World College Radio Day. College radio stations play an important role in students’ lives. World College Radio Day celebrates the importance and impact college radio stations have on students and their education.

U92 has played an important role at West Virginia University since 1982, offering a positive environment to grow and learn skills, while providing entertainment on air and off to WVU students. To celebrate this World College Radio Day, the station will have some special programming on Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7.

Music recommendation: 

If you’re sick of your playlist, looking for a new artist, or you like indie artists similar to Noah Kahan, you should check out Jonah Kagen. 

An exciting Backyard Brawl win for the Mountaineers on September 16, 2023 with an ending score of 17-6 in favor of WVU. An even greater feat for U92, as it was the first broadcast of the WVU-Pitt football game on the station in the 106-year rivalry. 

The broadcast featured Senior, Tannor Lambert on play-by-play and Junior, Tanner Mountz on color, with the pre/half/post covered by Jonathon Hamilton, Brian McQuillen, and Quinn Robie.

Morgantown, W.Va. (Sep. 5, 2023) - U92 The Moose will be broadcasting the University of Pittsburgh at WVU football game on Sep. 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM.

WVU-Pittsburgh has the distinction of being the first college football game ever broadcast on radio. The first game broadcast was in 1921. 

Morgantown, WV (Aug. 31, 2023) - U92 The Moose will be broadcasting the Duquesne at WVU football game on Sep. 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

Founded in 1982, U92 is currently led by student General Manager Aneissa Gallo, a sophomore SAM major from New Jersey. She works closely with Tannor Lambert, the 2023-24 sports director.

On August 20, 2023 the U92 staff met in the Mountainlair for their fall 2023 orientation. The staff was comprised of many new and returning members of the station. They discussed ideas for the future of the station and what they can do to build upon its legacy.  

The on air staff separated into break out sessions to discuss DJing, sports broadcasting and news broadcasting. The promotion team spoke about branding and what they hope to accomplish this year. The staff is excited to get to work.