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about WOZQ

established in 1949, WOZQ is smith college's one and only fm radio station, committed to bringing high–quality programming to our listeners on and off campus. we believe in the power of college radio, and its importance as a unique means of communication and cultural exchange with our community.

 

as an independent station organized and cared for exclusively by students, WOZQ is an alternative to mainstream media, giving airtime to young voices, diverse music, news, and local events. 

 

WOZQ is one of the oldest radio stations run by women & LGBTQ folks, providing a public platform and opportunities for empowerment for more than 70 years. we broadcast to the pioneer valley area of western massachusetts, and can be found on the dial at 91.9 fm.

WOZQ is proudly student-run and organized –– we'd like to introduce you to all the people working behind the scenes.

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suzanna strauss

station manager

government/history double major, class of 2024

dj suzanna: roomie conference

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all things WOZQ, from programming to events!currently listening to everything, but especially bad bunny!

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minha virk

assistant station manager

education/american studies double major, class of 2025

dj minha: disco deewane

putting the fun in finance! (there is no u in finance yet, but i will find it!) currently listening to amaarae and lava la rue

vic chan

co- event planner

education/american studies double major, class of 2025

dj vic

all things events! currently listening to amaarae and lava la rue

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olivia go

co-music director

creative writing major/digital art minor, class of 2024

dj girl: a little bit of listen

I help to make the new release playlists and create the newsletters! currently listening to elliot smith, belle and sebastian, the smiths, and pavement

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eva rodriguez

co-music director

neuroscience major, class of 2025

dj roddy: r 'n' r

I pick out our new releases and organize our impressive collection of cds and records! currently listening to mr. bungle, run the jewels, and djo!

dinah rogers

creative director

studio art major/eas minor, class of 2025

dj dinah: pass the pic

i create designs for advertising and merch, as well as other general creative duties (like edit this website)! currently listening to king gnu, dom fera, and mcr

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kamali williams

publicity director

film and media major, minor in africana studies, class of 2026

 early rise with dj mali-mali

i'm in charge of keeping people in the know about the station and all the epic events we put on! currently listening to sza, the strokes, father john misty and long list of songs my mom recommends to me

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aria khalique

co-tech director

biochem/education double major, class of 2025

I work out tech issues and make sure everything in the station is running smoothly! currently listening to in the heat of the night by pat benatar

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dillon smith

specialties department director

spanish/enviro geoscience double major, class of 2025

dj dillion: shakedown street

I serve as a them in stem (special totally excellent music)! #rockon currently listening to florence + the machine, orville peck, the infamous string dusters

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vee fidati

news/revolutions dpt director

art history major, class of 2025

dj vj: the static age

i stay up to date on current events and i also start revolutions when i feel like it. i’ve been loving julia jacklin’s new album pre pleasure and getting back into they might be giants!

treasurer

sasha rtishchev

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prospective history major, class of 2026

dj sasha: joint delirium

i have the responsibility of making sure we can put on our exciting events this semester by helping to balance the budget. listening to wednesday on repeat

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roz beile

event planner

history major/sociology minor, class of 2025j

dj top/bottom: 2 flat

i help with the logistics of the fall concerts, all org meetings, and coming up with silly and fun community events for the organization. currently listening to mj lender manplume, black midi, the slaps, and girl k 

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katie vogt

general department director

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computer science major/german language minor, class of 2026

dj lanky ging: scary grrrrl static

im just your average dykey general department director! listening to mcr, the cure, jeff buckley and bikini kill

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caroline ruppert

co-tech director

geoscience major/medieval studies minor, class of 2024

dj 8-bit: chiptune afternoon

i make sure the djs stop pressing the glowing buttons that power the radio and yell “TEST” into the mic from time to time. currently listening to stray’s ost and the outer wilds ost!

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avery kaplan

co-tech director

economics major class of 2024

dj AV

i keep everything in the station running and fix any technical issues.

ready to get on board?

WOZQ invites new members to the board every year –– and sometimes even more often than that.

stay tuned for announcements about open positions or internships, and feel free to reach out to any of us if you are curious about what we do for WOZQ!

how to reach us

general email:

wozq@smith.edu

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party dj email:

wozqdj@smith.edu

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DIRT zine email:

dirtmagazinewozq@gmail.com

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mailing address:

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WOZQ 91.9 fm

campus center 106

100 elm st, northampton ma

01063

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station phone:

(413) 585 - 4956

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request line/dj booth:

(413) 585 - 4977

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contact

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