SOUNDS FROM THE UNDERGROUND

Independent artists listen up! Every Monday and Friday at 2:45pm we feature a new unsigned artist we think is someone you should hear. If you would like to submit your material please e-mail us at wcrxdj@colum.edu. If you are chosen, we will contact you - Please, no phone calls or follow up e-mails!

FEATURED ARTIST

Verona Red


AP NEWS

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set

PHOENIX (AP) -- Jurors who spent five months determining the fate of convicted murderer Jodi Arias couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for killing her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking case of sex, lies and violence to another 12 people....

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors....

Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children....

West Bank and romance prominent in 'Omar'

CANNES, France (AP) -- One of the more buzzed-about films at the Cannes Film Festival, "Omar," is set in the West Bank, and the Palestinian conflict is a key part of the plot....

WCRX NEWS + EVENTS

WCRXFM to Feature "Job Outlook" Segments for Graduating College Students

WCRXFM kicks off a month long public service campaign focusing on career development and the "Job Outlook" for graduating college students.

Pet Talk Show Debuts On WCRX-FM

Join Melissa Swift every Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m. as she talks with various veterinarians and experts from the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.

Masters in the Mix DJ's go "live" at WCRX-FM

Checkout your favorite Masters in the Mix DJ as they mix live at noon and at 6:00 p.m. every weekday.

WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy Interviews Academy Award Presenter AJ Young

WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy recently sat down with Columbia College Chicago Film Major AJ Young to discuss his appearance on stage at the Oscars, handing statuettes to presenters at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

WCRX-FM is in the House

It's a house party at WCRX-FM after midnight.  

The Blue Door Club is open for business on WCRX-FM

The Blue Door Club opens from 7 to 10pm every Friday night on WCRX-FM.

Listen to WCRX-FM on your Mobile Phone

Want to hear WCRX-FM on the go?

WCRX-FM Wins 1st Place in Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards

WCRX Students win 3 Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Silver Dome Awards.

WCRX Named One of Coolest College Radio Stations

Chicago's Underground named one of College Radio's 20 Coolest Radio Stations by Men's Health.

The Scene for Chicago Music

Nick Butler and Becky Nysted host weekly music show focused on Chicago's vibrant music scene.