The Student News Site of Northern Michigan University

The North Wind

The North Wind

The North Wind

Meet the Staff
Rachel Pott
Rachel Pott
News Writer

I am a marketing major about to start my second year at Northern Michigan University, however, this will be my third year in college. I previously attended a small community college...

The North Wind Editorial Sessions
About us

The North Wind is an independent student publication serving the Northern Michigan University community. It is partially funded by the Student Activity Fee. The North Wind digital paper is published daily during the fall and winter semesters except on university holidays and during exam weeks. The North Wind Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the student body, faculty, administration and area media.

PROFILE — Katie Buhrmann is a 2022 alum of NMU and the executive administrative assistant in NMUs Office of Institutional Effectiveness. She recently self-published her first book of poetry. Photo courtesy of Katie Buhrmann
Alumni Katie Buhrmann explores South Korea through language
Katarina RothhornMarch 28, 2024

Radio X approved for automated DJ system

Radio X was approved on Thursday, Nov. 8 for funding to purchase an automation system that will allow the station to be on the air when DJs are unavailable to broadcast.

The Student Finance Committee (SFC) approved Radio X’s budget of $11,185 solely for an automation system, said Todd Ward, general manager of Radio X. This system will have pre-programmed music from the studio’s library that can be played when volunteer DJs cannot make it to their shows, Ward said.

The studio plans to have the system up and running by the beginning of the winter semester, Ward said. The station had been trying to get this system for months.

“We are very relieved. It’s a really exciting time,” Ward said. “There are a lot of really important changes going on at Radio X right now and I think probably one of the most important things happening at NMU in the next couple of years is getting this system.”

Story continues below advertisement

Radio X is also on the student ballot for April for an increase in the amount of money it receives from the Student Activity Fee. The station is hoping for a 56 cent increase from the $2.40 it currently receives. The added money would go towards new equipment not related to the automated system, he said.

The changes with the automation system and new equipment for the station are going to improve the way Radio X operates, Ward said.

“The automation system is going to help us serve the students even more than what we currently do,” he said. “This is going to help the station tremendously.”

More to Discover