Madeline Grace Banta from Orange Barrel Productions is acting in The Little Princess, and she plays Sara Crewe.
She tells us all about her acting history and she gives us the scoop on her role. Madeline highlights the production as well by telling us about the story and her favorite moments.
Alumni showed their love for WNZR and its ministry to the Knox County Community Saturday as they returned for our 39th anniversary!
Click HERE to hear all the conversations!
Some turned radio into a profession while others used the tools they learned to help them in the professional world outside the communications industry.
It was heartwarming to hear how this radio station and its ministry have impacted their lives.
Even the man who made sacrifices to help start WNZR, Bill Bridges (pictured with Joe and Marcy Rinehart) gave a short testimony.
Others who stopped by:
Click HERE to check out WNZR’s website!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with four MVNU graduates: Josh Hooper, Class of 2002; Josh Pollock, Class of 2014; Mike Basko, Class of 2024; and Judah Keith, Class of 2025.
They shared about what brought them to MVNU and how they made their way to the WNZR Staff.
We shared memories and lessons learned while being at WNZR and MVNU.
They talked about what it meant to be part of WNZR’s 39-year legacy.
They also gave advice for students what are currently studying in the communication and media field.
All 4 gentlemen are working at The River in Columbus.
Enjoy the Conversation.
Hey WNZR Alumni, we would love to have you join us this Saturday, 11/15 at our Reunion!
Click HERE for all the details and to find an online form. Tell us about your experience with WNZR, when you graduated and if you plan to stop by. We would love to hear from you and see you!
It is Homecoming weekend here at MVNU! We are super excited as there are many events going on around campus. Since it is Homecoming, we decided that for our Friday Favorites we would share our favorite memories from our time here at MVNU!
For the list of Homecoming events click HERE!
In honor of Veterans Day, we had a conversation with Kevin Henthorn, executive director of Knox County Veterans Services.
He gave an overview of the services they provide and shared what Veterans Day means to him. Kevin also explained some of the difficulties his office faces and how we can support local veterans during the holidays and all year long!
To learn more about Knox County Veterans Services click HERE!
The city of Mount Vernon invites everyone to a special Veterans Day service at the Knox Memorial Theater, 112 East High Street. The the service begins at 11:00 a.m.
As we get closer to homecoming and our homecoming reunion, WNZR wants to catch up with some alumni! Marcy sat down with a MVNU and WNZR graduates, Mike Cheek and Brian White!
They talk about some of their favorite memories, their love for baseball, and homecoming weekend!
They are holding a benefit concert called “A Night with Nashville” which will happen on Saturday night at 8pm!
For more information on the event click HERE!
It’s time for Friday Favorites! The Morning Thing hosts this week decided to honor National Jersey Friday as they are all sports fans. They will be sharing what jersey they are wearing to celebrate the day!
To learn more about the day click HERE!
WNZR got to sit down with Dr. Carson Castleman, as he give us the November installment of our MVNU Presidential Update!
This month, Dr. Castleman shares about enrollment, the Tragedy Into Triumph event, and some ongoing construction projects! He also gives us an up to date look on some staff changes and Homecoming!
Go listen to the full conversation below!
The Kick-Off for the 2025 Food For The Hungry Drive is tomorrow, Friday, November 7th!
Kathy Brechler, Executive Director, and Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director for FFTH, shared a brief history of their involvement with the ministry. They also explained their roles, talked about the Kick-off, and shared ways that the community can help FFTH and Knox County.
To learn more about Food For The Hungry click HERE!
If you would like to volunteer click HERE!
MVNU student Zane Menzie is the director of the production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The show is taking place this weekend at the Thorne Performance Hall at MVNU.
Zane shares a little about his acting history, the show, and what it looks to be the director!
For more information about MVNU theatre click HERE.
Rise and Shine 