Mission Statement: The purpose of WRCU is to provide both our listeners and DJs with access to a wide variety of non-commercial programming that cannot be heard on any other station in the area. We also strive to provide Colgate students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in radio broadcasting.

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WRCU 90.1 FM is Colgate University's only radio station. Founded in 1951, it is the largest student run organization on campus - students are DJs, producers, Board members, and also help out with publicity, news, and the technical side of broadcast radio. Last semester we had over 100 DJs! We're completely student run, with twelve student members on our Board of Directors and both an administrative and academic advisor. Our mission is simple: to bring new and undiscovered music to Colgate's airwaves. In spring of 2006, we started an exciting new partnership with WRVO, the local NPR affiliate. Whenever we are not broadcasting shows by student DJs, we broadcast NPR instead so WRCU is never off the air.

We play all sorts of music which can be loosely sorted into six main genres:

Indie Rock: With a focus on independently produced and marketed artists, the word "indie" covers stuff that's a little beyond the mainstream and highlights the people out there doing music for a living. Bigger artists do get played though, so the variety's all there. You could call it your standard college radio fare.

World: From German pop to West African blues, our diverse World shows feature contemporary and traditional music from around the world. Tune in to hear Celtic, Caribbean, South Asian and Latin American themed shows, among others, and enjoy great music from all corners of the globe.

Jazz: (5-7pm every day) WRCU Jazz defeats the popular notion of the genre by playing very progressive and diverse new music from all over the country. We play both artists that are very traditional, and those that are cutting edge. We also recognize the great recordings over the past 70 years that everyone knows and loves. The Jazz department offers enjoyable music that is always thought provoking.

Nyte Flyte: Programming that highlights, but is not limited to, urban music, including a broad range of Hip-Hop and R&B, as well as Electronica. DJs playing such music are part of the "Nyte Flyte Crew," and tend to occupy programming time slots that begin at 10pm or later.

Specialty: Basically anything (and everything) else. Comedy, metal, movie and video game soundtracks, oldies, top 40, punk, blues, bluegrass, classic rock, and country, to name a few. If it's music, we'll probably have it somewhere on our schedule. The variety is ridiculous.

News: The News Department oversees WRCU's local non-music programming. Notably, this includes our talk shows in a variety of formats, from public affairs to sports. We also produce local news/weather updates that air during music shows. Please note that all views expressed on talk shows reflect only those of the on-air talent and guests, not WRCU's board, Colgate University, or National Public Radio.