WSOU

About WSOU

WSOU 89.5 FM, based in South Orange, New Jersey, United States, is a student-run radio station at Seton Hall University, operating with a 2,400-watt signal covering the New York metropolitan area. It focuses on heavy metal, alternative rock, and hard rock, featuring artists like Metallica, Slipknot, Green Day, and emerging bands. Programming includes music-driven shows hosted by students, such as *The Metal Meltdown*, *The Morning Buzz*, and sports coverage of Seton Hall Pirates games, along with public affairs and talk segments.

Launched on April 14, 1948, WSOU began as an educational broadcaster before evolving into a rock format in the 1980s, becoming known as "The Loudest Rock." It has received numerous awards for its metal programming and community service. As a non-commercial station, it emphasizes student involvement and has influenced many careers in broadcasting.

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