Senior Naomi Kinne is no stranger to WNZR. She has been serving as our Graphic Designer for the past year, but she has now joined our WNZR On Air Staff!
Naomi is from Circleville, Ohio and is a Graphic Design Major. Her minor is Communication and Digital Media. Naomi enjoys public speaking and is excited to get the opportunity to use those skills on the radio. She is also serving as the social media manager for the MVNU Basketball and Cheer Teams.
Noami shares some of her favorite memories on campus including the Block Party. She talks about making memories with other WNZR Staff Members on a trip to the CMB University Conference (Christian Music Broadcasters).
Naomi’s favorite artists at WNZR include Elevation Worship, Josiah Queen and Forrest Frank. She shared other favorites including Mexican food and her 3 sisters. Naomi is the oldest!
Naomi’s life verse is Colossians 3:2. It reminds her to focus on eternity and focus on God.
Catch her on air Fridays 2pm – 3pm.
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Meet Isabel Johnson, one of the newest voices you’ll hear on WNZR!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation between Isabel and WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart!
Isabel grew up in Bucyrus, and she’s been around MVNU since she was little. She decided to attend MVNU, because she felt the community was open and focused on faith. She is a double major in Music Performance and Communication and Digital Media at MVNU.
Isabel wants to pursue radio broadcasting so joining WNZR was a no brainer. She also wants to write songs and tell stories in her future.
When it comes to music, one of Isabel’s favorite artists is Josiah Queen. She also loves hearing Black Sheep by Ben Fuller.
Outside the studio, Isabel is involved in collagens corral which is an ensemble choir, and she is excited for their upcoming performance, Big Fish. Her favorite food is fried chicken with some mac and cheese and fries. On the weekend, she likes to read, make crafts, and read her Bible.
Isabel shared how God has been helping her with her self-worth, and how he has helped through tough times. She feels now that she is unique and loved by God! Her two favorite verses are Psalms 46:5 and Psalms 46:10a:
“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” – Psalms 46:5
““Be still, and know that I am God” – Psalms 46:10a
You can catch Isabel on-air Tuesday nights from 11 p.m. to midnight and on Friday from 11 a.m. to noon.
Meet Anna Boynton, one of the newest voices you’ll hear on WNZR!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation between Anna and WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart!
Anna grew up in Grove City, but five years ago her family made the move to Mount Vernon. Coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) felt like a natural step—her family are alumni, and she strongly felt that God was leading her here. Now, as a true freshman majoring in Communication: Digital Media (with some CCP experience already under her belt), she’s diving right in.
Interestingly, Anna wasn’t always sure about joining the station. She was a little skeptical at first—but that quickly changed. What started as uncertainty has turned into a truly enjoyable experience. She’s currently an on-air DJ and is also exploring other ways to get involved around campus as she finds her footing.
One of her favorite memories so far? Serving as a runner during Food for the Hungry. She loved getting to meet generous donors on Drive Day and seeing firsthand how the community comes together to make a difference. Those moments left a big impression on her.
When it comes to music, Anna’s top pick is for King & Country. She’s even seen them live in concert! Two of her favorite songs are Priceless and God Only Knows—both meaningful tracks that she keeps on repeat.
Outside the studio, Anna loves ice cream (especially Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip), spending time with friends, and working on photography. She enjoys heading out into nature to capture beautiful moments through her lens. Above all, she says her favorite people in the world are her parents, whose love and support mean everything to her.
Having moved several times—including living in Missouri—Anna reflects on how those transitions, along with homeschooling and CCP classes during high school, have shaped her. She feels that God has been teaching her patience and what it means to let Him take control. Her favorite Bible verse, John 14:27, reminds her daily to rest in God’s peace:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
You can catch Anna on air every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon!
This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features Junior, Brook Abella from Bellefontaine, OH.
A 21 year old junior who’s enjoyed spending the last three years on the FM and being an active part in the film/video department.
Brook Abella is a double major in Communication Media and Visual Art with a minor in Music. She is in her 3rd year of cheer at MVNU and she loves to sing in Collegians Choir.
Hosting her own show and the Afternoon Drive with Gabriella Stanley is something she looks forward to each week while also doing sportscasting for WNZR.tv.
She serves on MVNU’s chapel worship team as well as the worship team for the student led ministry “Overflow”. She also leads worship at her home church, Christ Our King Church.
Brook Abella creates and releases Christian music to inspire believers to have hope and trust in their Creator… and many of her songs play right here on WNZR!
A verse that she lives her life by is Psalm 34:1-4, which serves as a reminder to be joyful and thankful to Jesus in everything!
You can hear Brook on Thursdays from 3-5pm!
Enjoy the conversation!
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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this semester!
Today, we introduce you to Zoey Hover. She is a Sophomore Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Sparta, OH. Click HERE to hear our conversation with Zoey.
Zoey has really enjoyed getting into radio and feels like God put her here for a reason.
Zoe is very active here at MVNU. She is on the Lakeholm Viewer staff (student newspaper) and leads a small group called Cougs for KSP (Knox Starting Point).
She shares some of her favorite foods and artists and memories she has made here at MVNU.
Zoey talks about how God has been working in her life. Her favorite verse is Revelation 5:13.
You can hear Zoey on WNZR on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm.
WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is introducing you to 13 NEW DJs that are joining our staff this semester!
Today, we introduce you to Daniel Russell. He is a Sophomore Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Mount Vernon. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Daniel got interested in radio and media when he was young. He made a movie about donut wars at one of his birthday parties!
Daniel works on the WNZR Video Team, Chapel Video Team and is also a WNZR DJ.
Daniel shares some of his favorites including his latest hobby – learning how to play piano.
He talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite verse is James 1:4.
You can hear Daniel Russell on WNZR on Tuesdays at 3pm and 10am on Wednesdays.
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