Stonehill's radio station, WSHL 91.3, is looking for members for next year!

By Tyler Salisbury

With most of its executive board set to graduate, Stonehill College’s student-run radio station, WSHL 91.3 FM, is looking for students to fill leadership roles for the 2026-27 academic year.

The need for new leadership is urgent. According to current executive board members, the majority of those running the station are seniors, leaving just a few people to return next year.

“We have a lot of graduating seniors, so we need people to step in and keep the station running,” said Katy Kish, the general manager for WSHL. “There’s a lot that goes into it behind the scenes.”

WSHL may operate as a student organization, members say it functions more like a professional radio station. Students manage broadcasts, maintain equipment and follow Federal Communications Commission regulations.

“It’s not just a club,” Kish said. “There are real responsibilities that come with keep the station up and running.”

The station has been a part of the Stonehill community for decades and continues to reach listeners outside of the college.

“It has been around for at least 50 years, if not longer,” said Jennifer Cwik, underwriting director for WSHL. “Alumni love to come back and do their shows, so we want to make sure it stays active.”

WSHL acts as a platform for student voices while also contributing to campus events and activities.

“We’re the voice of Stonehill,” Cwik said. “We reach a lot of people outside of just the student population.”

Despite its reach, Cwik said student participation has declined.

“We do lack some involvement when it comes to participation,” she said.

Still, the station stays active across campus, playing music for events and engaging with the community.

“We play music at on-campus events like Senior Expo, and sometimes we have live shows on the quad,” Cwik said.

Members say involvement in WSHL offer students valuable skills beyond broadcasting.

“You get way better at public speaking, and you learn how to multitask,” Kish said.

For Cwik, the station also provides a creative outlet for students.

“It’s a good stress relief from academics and other involvements,” she said. “It’s a fun way to express yourself, play music and learn,” she said.

She added that the station helps create connections outside of campus.

“My friend’s grandma listens every week, and my parents tell their friends about it,” Cwik said. “It’s that human aspect behind it.”

WSHL is facing challenges like the broader radio industry, including competition from streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

“The radio industry is kind of in a slump,” Cwik said.

Kish added that changing listening habits have also impacted student engagement.

“Streaming is the biggest thing,” she said. “People just aren’t listening to the radio as much.”

Despite these challenges, both said WSHL offers something unique compared to other student organizations.

“It’s very personalized,” Kish said. “You can do it at your own time, and you get to make it your own.”

Cwik encouraged students to consider joining the station.

“Most people our age listen to music,” she said. “So why not get involved with something where you can share that and have your voice be heard.”

With several executive board positions opening, WSHL is looking for students to help continue its legacy and maintain its role in the Stonehill community.

If you have any further questions, visit info@wshl913.com, or call 508-565-1919.