RSU/RSU Radio News

The new radio show that focuses on life and culture in Middle America, “This Land Radio,” will begin airing on RSU Radio starting Saturday, June 1st at 2pm. “This Land Radio” is created and produced by Sarah Geis and Abby Wendle, who are both audio producers for the Tulsa-based media company This Land Press. The first season of “This Land Radio” covers a wide range of subjects, from a long-format documentary on the Tulsa radio evangelist Billy James Hargis, to Oklahoma poetry and food trucks. The series features notable guests like Oklahoma musicians…continue reading →

Hey! Here are your top ten favorite artists featured on The Top Ten Countdown this week! Tune in every Friday at noon to hear your favorites on your only choice for true alternative music! 1. Har Mar Superstar 2. Iron and Wine 3. The Computers 4. The Basics 5. Phoenix 6. Telekinesis 7. Rilo Kiley 8. The Reflections 9. She and Him 10. Breakbotcontinue reading →

RSU will face the Lewis-Clark State College at 9pm tonight(7pm PDT) in the final game of the opening day of play in the 57th Avista-NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho. RSU will be there, on the radio, for all action played by the Hillcats hopefully to the last win! With a win, the Hillcats will play at 8:30pm on Saturday. If they have their second win, they will play on Monday at 8:30pm. If they lose tonight against the Warriors, RSU will play on Saturday at 12N. If they lose their second game,…continue reading →

Oklahomans have been coming out in full force to help their neighbors in the wake of the recent tornado outbreak that devastated the Moore-Oklahoma City area. Several benefit concerts, featuring many local and national acts, are being organized to help the victims. Help Moore The Speakeasy OKC May 25th 9pm Featuring Colourmusic, Pretty Black Chains, Josh Sallee, and Sherree Chamberlain. Tickets are $7 and all proceeds go to the Red Cross. Music for Moore Bricktown Events Center OKC May 29 from 5-11 Featuring JD McPhearson, Graham Colton, Colourmusic, Evangelicals, Taddy Porter, The Damn…continue reading →

Since 2008, Backwoods Bash has been bringing Oklahoma the best in jam bands, red dirt, and reggae together for its annual music festival. The three day event will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, at the Old Walnut Creek State Park on Keystone Lake. Featuring an array of local talent, Backwoods Bash supports the Symposium of International Arts, Music and Entertainment’s (SIAME) Foundation. The SIAME goal is to educate and support artists and musicians by providing grants, scholarships, and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Gates will open at noon…continue reading →

At RSU's Big Thing Day event, we held a big drawing for tickets to the sold out AWOLNATION concert at Cain's Ballroom! Here is video of Garrett drawing the name and calling our winner.continue reading →

If you think laughter is the best medicine, then get your next dose on Thursday the 25th at Rogers State University. Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority is presenting Comedy Night at 7:00 in Will Rogers Auditorium. The night will include four acts, some with multiple comedians. Hannah Nichols, the director of Comedy Night, says that, “it’ll be a great way to relieve some stress from [preparing for] finals.” For ticket information, check out the event's Facebook page by clicking here.continue reading →

Two Rogers State University student organizations are teaming up to host a race with a cause this weekend. Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and Gay-Straight Alliance are hosting Ladybug Run on Sunday, May 5th at 6:30 in the evening. The 5K race will take participants throughout RSU’s Nature Reserve. Elyse Urbonas, president of Alpha Sigma Alpha, says “the thing that sets the Ladybug Run apart from other runs is that the money made from this event goes to two philanthropies.” All proceeds will benefit Girls on the Run, an organization promoting healthy lifestyles to…continue reading →

RSU professor Dr. Holly Kruse will represent the university at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum EMP Pop Conference in Cleveland April 19th and 20th. Kruse will be a part of a round table discussion entitled “Is a World of "Posts" a Post-Canon World?”. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s education program has become one of the most celebrated and award-winning fine arts museums in the nation. The roundtable is set to discuss the status of music canon in a growing world of algorithms and online libraries.…continue reading →

Do any of you remember "Name that Tune?" The goal of the show was to try and name a song by only listening to 1 or 2 notes. Well, RSU's Student Broadcasting Association is hosting a 2013 version called "What's It Called Anyway?" The contest is from 2pm to 4pm on Thursday, April 25th in the Baird Performance Studio, Room 131. Anyone can play, it costs $3.00 to enter but you have a great chance of winning concert tickets in Tulsa, movies, music and outdoor gear. You can sign up early in the…continue reading →