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Christmas Fun in Oklahoma

One of the many joys of the Christmas season is driving around and viewing lights. Green Country has a variety of holiday displays open now through the New Year. Over two million lights adorn Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow every night through New Year’s Day. The annual extravaganza is a popular attraction for families, friends, and couples. Honor Heights Park in Muskogee is covered with Christmas spirit for the annual Garden of Lights. Trees, bushes, and wildlife are decorated with lights now until New Year’s Eve. A holiday trip to Ketchum could…continue reading →

RSU Radio…Anywhere and Anytime!

RSU Real College Radio is now available anywhere you can use your cell phone. Rogers State’s Mobile App now features live streaming of RSU Radio 91.3FM. It’s doesn’t matter where you are…. at the gym, studying or on the road outside of the station's broadcast range, if you have either an Android or Apple smartphone you can now listen to RSU Radio 24/7 as well as RSU Hillcat Basketball action. "We are very excited to expand RSU Radio's reach," said Cathy Coomer, the station's general manager and an RSU assistant professor. "Our students…continue reading →

Celebrating Dimebag Darrell

Tulsa celebrated the life of “Dimebag Darrell” with a tribute show Saturday, December 8th at Tankz in Tulsa. In case you were wondering, “Dime” was the guitarist of Pantera (later Damage Plan). He was shot and killed while performing on stage on December 8th, 2004. Since then, cities across the nation have celebrated his life on this day. To put it in perspective, think of “Dime” as the John Lennon to his genre of music. To my knowledge, Tulsa hasn’t had a tribute show done in Dime’s honor in the last 5 years.…continue reading →

RSU Radio: Still Playing Grammy Worthy Music

It’s that time of year again. No, not the holiday season, but the 55th Annual Grammy Award nominations!!! Justin Bieber didn’t make the cut! Ha! On a more serious note, this year’s nominations show once again that RSU Radio is doing something right. Why, you may ask? Easy, already feature many of this year’s nominees. Here’s a quick rundown of the nominee’s for ‘Record of the Year’ and ‘Album of the Year’ categories that we’ve been playing since long before “they got big” in commercial radio. Record of the Year: The Black Keys…continue reading →

RSU Radio’s 12 Days of Giveaway

It’s the holiday season and RSU Radio is in a giving mood. Last year we did “9 Days of Giveaway.” This year, hold on to your hat Santa...We’re doing TWELVE DAYS OF GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! From December 6th to December 21st listen in and check our Facebook page every week day so you don’t miss your chance to get up to 12 CDs!!!!!!! That’s right each day the number of CDs we’re giving away increase along with the day of giveaway. Winner on day 1 gets 1 CD, winner on day 5 gets 5 CDs,…continue reading →

Alternative Holiday Music is Here!!!

Now that we are in December, it is officially the season to be jolly. My favorite part of the holiday season is spending time with family, eating some great food, sitting next to the fire and listening to all the new Christmas albums. This year, there are many artists bringing all good tidings. From Gnarles Barkley, to judging on The Voice, Cee Lo Green is known for his catchy songs and eccentric style. You can expect both on “Cee Lo’s Magic Moment.” He’s also invited a few guests to share in the Holiday…continue reading →

Turbo receives Certificate of Merit

Gary “Turbo” Webb of RSU Radio’s Metal Meltdown and Midnight Metal Meltdown has been awarded a “Citation of Merit” from OK State Senator Sean Burrage congratulating his recent award as “Specialty Music Director of the Year” at this year’s College Music Journal (CMJ) Convention in New York City. Senator Burrage noted in the proclamation that “This is a most appropriate occasion for the Oklahoma State Legislature to express their sincere congratulations to Gary for this recognition and to wish him every success in the near future.” Congratulations Turbo!continue reading →

Tulsa Youth Symphony to perform Holiday Concert

Along with Christmas comes all the music and renditions of classic songs. You can hear that holiday cheer on Monday, December 3rd at 7:30 as the Tulsa Area Youth Symphony Association presents the tenth annual Holiday Concert at Union High School Performing Arts Center in Tulsa. A variety of Christmas favorites will be performed, including A Charlie Brown Christmas, Candlelight Carol, and O Holy Night. Other performances include Outdoor Overture, Symphony No. 5, and music from the popular 2008 Batman movie titled The Dark Knight. For ticket information, visit tyso.org.continue reading →

Residential Life Offers Food Pantry for Students

RSU’s Residential Life is sponsoring a food pantry to provide campus residents in need the opportunity to get food they are unable to buy due to financial hurdles. Any student who lives on campus may take advantage of this program, known as "Food for Thought." Donations can be brought to the Residential Life Clubhouse Monday through Thursday 8A -10P and Friday 8A to 5P. Donations can include any non-perishable foods, canned foods, snacks, instant breakfast foods, instant dinner foods or juices that can be stored on a shelf. In an effort to increase…continue reading →

RSU Holiday Student Art Show and Sale

Looking for a unique Christmas gift? RSU’s annual Holiday Student Show and Sale may have just what you’re looking for. All types of student artwork will be available for be on sale including photographs, original printmaking pieces, pottery, hand-built clay works, paintings, drawings and much more. Again this year, the Fine Arts department will be hosting a competition for those signed up for the Studies at Large in Italy 2013, with the winner or winners receiving credit towards the cost of the program. The show and sale continues in the Baird Hall Foundations…continue reading →