WVUA-FM
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WVUA-FM 90.7 is the student-run radio station at the University of Alabama. The station was established for the purpose of giving students an environment in which they could learn to be radio broadcasters.
WVUA was chartered in 1981, and in its twenty-five years has changed its name a few times. It has been referred to as "V-91" and "New Rock 90.7." but it currently operates under the branding, "The Capstone 90.7." (The Capstone is an affectionate nickname for the University of Alabama.) Originally, the "VUA" in the station's call letters was used to suggest the "Voice of the University of Alabama," which is a tagline the station often uses.
WVUA also uses the tagline "The Capstone Sports Authority." Its sports staff has the opportunity to broadcast virtually every UA sporting event, with the exception of football. WVUA broadcasts baseball, men's and women's basketball, and volleyball among other sports. It is the exclusive radio home for UA softball and UA gymnastics.
During the day, the station is mostly dedicated to its format of "alternative rock," but the formatting often varies at night. Regular, or "playlist" DJs are typically new to the air and have little choice in what music they play. Night shifts are given to "specialty" DJs who have more liberty in making their music selections. Specialty shows have been known to be dedicated to one specific genre of music such as soul or folk.
A sampling of WVUA's specialty shows includes:
- Hot Buttered Soul -- a show featuring classic soul music which airs Mondays from 10-12 P.M.
- Rock and Jock -- a "hybrid" show which is a fusion of a music show and a sports talk show, featuring rock music and sports talk.
WVUA can be heard through internet broadcasts by visiting the station Website, The Capstone 90.7.
WVUA is maintained by the Office of Student Media, which is also the parent organization of UA's campus newspaper, The Crimson White.
WVUA is located in Reese Phifer Hall, home to UA's College of Communication and Information Sciences. The building also houses commercial television station WVUA-CA and WUAL-FM 91.5, which is the Tuscaloosa station and base for Alabama Public Radio.
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WMFT 88.9 | WVUA 90.7 | WUAL 91.5 | WTUG 92.9 | WZBQ 94.1 | WFFN 95.3 | WTXT 98.1 | WDGM 99.1 | WBEI 101.7 | WNPT 102.9 | WQZZ 104.3/97.3/100.1 | WRTR 105.9 |
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