February 12, 2021
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Flexibility fueled success this school year for Western Michigan University's student-run radio station, 89.1 WIDR-FM. The group picked up multiple nominations in the 2020-21 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards.
Kyle Petronio
"This is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the 89.1 WIDR-FM team," says
Glen Dillon, assistant director for student media. "They have done an amazing job in spite of the pandemic and having to do most of their work away from the actual studios. Student media is strong at WMU!"
Max Reist
Kyle Petronio, a senior from Hartland, Michigan, and
Max Reist, a senior from Kalamazoo, are nominated in the best use of sound and best liner/sweeper categories. Petronio credits WIDR and the multimedia arts technology program for helping him and Reist develop their production skills.