Professor James Lohrey
Advisor
JBLohrey@ship.edu
Prof. Lohrey received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Media Study and Theatre. He is currently working on completing his dissertation in the Media and Communication Studies Program at IUP. He previously taught electronic media production, film studies, media writing and broadcast journalism courses at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, Mansfield University in Mansfield, PA, and St. John Fisher University (College) in Rochester, NY.
Before starting in his academic teaching career, Prof. Lohrey worked as a production assistant at WKBW-TV (the ABC affiliate in Buffalo NY), wrote a bi-weekly film column in a small entertainment newspaper in Buffalo and assisted on various film and video shoots. While in college, he participated in his college’s radio station as a DJ. He currently hosts a weekly podcast, ‘80s Lost Hits’ that airs on WSYC.
Cole mckowen
Sports Director
cm4497@ship.edu
My name is Cole McKowen and I am the WSYC Sports Director. I’m majoring in Comm/Journ with an emphasis in Electronic Media and I am minoring in Marketing Management. I’m a senior this year and my favorite thing to broadcast is all things Shippensburg sports! I’ve spent my summer camping with my family and I did my first ever Spartan race! I’m excited for a great year at WSYC!
Grace harbour
Web Designer
gh1870@ship.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Grace and I am a junior Communications and Journalism major with an emphasis in Visual Media and a minor in French Cultural Studies. I have been a DJ at WSYC for a year now, and I am so excited to get more involved this year as Web Director! I currently host Strawberry Jams on Sundays at noon. Other than playing my favorite songs on WSYC, I love going to concerts, thrifting and hanging out with my cat Matilda. <3
Jenna Cornell
General Manager
jc1236@ship.edu
Hello! I am a junior Communication, Journalism and Media major with an emphasis in Visual Media and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. When not helping in the station or doing my radio show Movies, Music and Mondays, I’m likely working on a social media campaign for my agency job or … rotting in bed.
CAITLYN SHETTER
Program Director
cs9565@ship.edu
Hi! I’m a sophomore Communications/ Journalism student with a concentration in Public Relations here at Shippensburg University. This is my second semester as a DJ and my first as Program Director. I’m very excited to become more involved with WSYC and play my favorite music on the air!
Madi Shively
Social Media and Promotions Coordinator
ms2565@ship.edu
Hi there! I am a junior at Shippensburg University, majoring in Communications, Journalism and Media with an emphasis in Broadcast Production and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. This is my fourth semester as a member of WSYC, and I am pleased to be assuming the role of Social Media and Promotions Coordinator. When I’m not conjuring up ideas for a TikTok or obsessing over a Canva design, you can find me working in the Raider Wellness Resource Center in the CUB, or in the Slate office! I love going to concerts, painting, writing, and hosting my radio show, Sound + Color, airing on Fridays at 6pm.
ADAm beam
Human Resources Director
ab1610@ship.edu
I am a senior at Shippensburg University and one of the highlights of being this year's HR Director has been meeting all the new and excited DJs joining us on WSYC! Besides playing my favorite music on the 88.7 airwaves, some of my other hobbies include writing, video-editing, drawing, singing and performing.
THOMAS FIRESTINE
Music Director
tf8420@ship.edu
Hi, I'm Thomas, I'm a sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major with a possible minor in German Studies. I have 2 shows, The Playlist and Industrial Inferno. I'm a huge car nerd and love going to track days and racing and as well driving in general and I look forward to being MD this year!
PIPER KULL
Business Director
pk4792@ship.edu
Hi! My name is Piper and I’m a senior English major at Ship with a Women’s and Gender Studies minor. This is my second year in WSYC and I’m so happy to be getting more involved this year. I host the show Nocturnal Critters and am one of the hosts of The Playlist. I love music, but also reading, crocheting and thrifting! I’m excited to share some of my tunes and hear what everyone else has in store :)