Now imagine going to a school where the station manager of your radio station is a history major who dedicates countless hours of labor for your listening pleasure. Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore because here at Le Moyne College, that student is Jay Morgese, the station manager of WLMU Radio. He has participated in countless radio shows at Le Moyne and has worked extremely hard to get the new radio station location down in Grewen Hall. Meet one of the people who has made WLMU what it is!
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Hi Jay, thanks for doing this interview!
No, thank you! I am honored and don’t worry, it’s okay to call me JSqueeze.
Where are you originally from?
 My hometown is right here in Syracuse, NY.
What year are you and what’s your major?
 I am a senior transfer student. My major is history.
Whoa! I’m having trouble seeing the connection between history and radio. How did that happen?  Most people don’t, haha! Like I said, I transferred to Le Moyne from OCC with an Associates in Electronic Media. I didn’t want to go for the same degree again so I decided to look into history and stuck with it. It’s still something I find myself having to explain to people.
How did you get involved with WLMU radio?
When I transferred, one of the first clubs I joined was WLMU, which at the time was in a broom closet in the basement of Dablon. This is where the slogan “Guerilla Radio” came from because we were literally underground.
I remember the old radio station and it was definitely a little scary. What made you stick with it?
I had a radio show my very first semester at LMC and I loved it so much that even though the conditions weren’t the best, I wanted to stick with it and help it grow.
How exactly did you go from a “Guerilla Radio” in the basement of Dablon to the center of everything in Grewen, where everyone can see you?
Two semesters later I became the manager of the radio, and our moderator, Gary Dawkins, and I kept pushing for a new space until we finally got it. I absolutely love it because we fought really hard to get it. It’s my baby, which is why I have to make sure that it is always used correctly and full of people hosting shows and having fun.
Aside from being where everyone can see it, what’s different about this space?
We now have five computers in there, including a production computer and one for basic radio production. Also, one computer has Pro Tools and audio editing software for production. These new computers are great for students who want to use the space for audio production, or just a space to be creative. It’s also a step up because it’s huge and cozy. There’s even space in there for acapella groups to come and play. We have shows going on all day so people can stop by say hello or just listen in.
What kind of shows and music can listeners except to hear on WLMU?
The Phin with Chris and James, Sprite Talk, Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, Top 40s, Metal, etc. All of our shows are student run and we’re always looking for more people to get involved.
Does WLMU have any fun events coming up?
We have monthly Open Mic Nights at the plaza. Our first one is this Friday the 16th! We are also going to be DJing a number of events on campus and we eventually want to broadcast everything on campus on the radio.
Aside from being a radio guru, what do you like to do in your spare time?
 I’m a musician so I like to produce my own music. I also do sound for other groups on campus like the Jazzuits. I don’t steer too far from radio which is a pretty weird hobby for a history major.
So there you have it! If you’d like to join Guerilla Radio, contact JSqueeze: j.j.morgese@gmail.com. The group is always looking for out-going people to start their own show. You can also visit them downstairs in Grewen Hall by the den, and sit in on a show! Remember to check out Open Mic Night this Friday the 16th!!!