Chicago will be holding one of its biggest tourist attractions, the Taste of Chicago, on July 10 through July 14. Located at Grant Park, this event will feature Estelle, Robin Thicke, Neon…
Author: Peter Kreten
Profanity in Music: Should it be Censored?
Profanity is heard in many different songs across the world. But, many young people ask the question “Why should it be censored?” So, why should it? Many adults say it shouldn’t because…
A World Without The Beatles
The Ed Sullivan Show. February 9th, 1964. The day America met the Beatles and from that moment, was forever under their spell. But what if the Beatles never existed? What if Paul…
“Going Clear”: A Skeptical Guide of Scientology
Journalist and author Lawrence Wright has won a Pulitzer Prize once before (for his book on 9/11 The Looming Tower). His new book – Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of…
The Evolution of Daft Punk
Whether you believe in it or not, evolution is present and inevitable in all walks of life. It’s only natural that nothing remains consistent in life, for variety is the spice of…
Trouble Will Find Me
Depression is often the source of much celebration in our world. The moodiest films tend to draw the most praise from the critics and, consequently, the most nominations at the Oscars. Angst-filled…
Q87.7 PIQNIQ Ticket Giveaway
Want to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cold War Kids, and AWOLNATION at Q87.7’s PIQNIQ? Well WXAV can help you out. Listen to these shows for your chance to win a pair…
The Annual Student Media Summer Camp Is Now Open for Registration
Are you a high school student who is interested in the world of radio broadcasting, print journalism, or multimedia communication? If so the Department of Student Media has the perfect event for…
Technical Difficulties
WXAV is currently experiencing an equipment issue which has caused problems with our over the air broadcasting. The station is still streaming online however. We working to resolve the problem as soon…
The Strokes’ Latest Effort “Comedown Machine”
The latest album from The Strokes, Comedown Machine, is one smooth and at times nostalgic ride. This album reunites The Strokes with the producer of the Angles album, Gus Oberg. While you…