WHCM Voices
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“Top 5 K-Pop Artists That Every Fan Should Know”
With an industry like K-Pop that’s constantly cranking out new music, albums, groups, etc., it can become quite overwhelming to anyone who’s interested in diving into the genre. Where do you even begin? Well, to help you out, here’s a list of just some of the many important K-Pop artists and groups that every fan Read more
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5 Shows that Have Christmas Episodes to Stream this Holiday Season
What better way to get into the holiday season than cuddling up and watching your goto show with a Christmas flare? I have put together a list of shows and their correspondingChristmas episodes to help you stop scrolling and find exactly what you need! Read more
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In Remembrance of Dexter
Last week the station was informed that longtime member of WHCM, Jeff Waters, had passed away. Jeff hosted “Dexter’s Radio Hour” and co-hosted “Global Tunes (with Jeff and Marie)”. He was known for his eccentric taste in music, his outgoing and friendly nature, and unique wit. To celebrate his life and the music he shared Read more
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A Retrospective View on Pink Floyd’s Debut
When I worked at FYE over one Winter break, a customer walked in and began to browse the Vinyl Records on display. I asked him if he needed any assistance, to which he replied with the question “Yeah. What do you know about Pink Floyd?”. To any Pink Floyd fan, this is the quickest way Read more
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Classic Review: The Black Parade
When I say “emo”, a very specific image probably comes to mind: Black hair with long, side swept bangs covering one or both eyes, black clothing, and lots and lots of eyeliner. And no band is more commonly associated with this style and emo as a whole than My Chemical Romance. Formed in 2001 as Read more
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When It Snows, It Squalls
I’m a big fan of your music, Luke Combs, but here in Illinois “When It Rains, It Pours” is overrated. Reality is that when it snows it squalls, and that is exactly what happened on April 1st and 2nd of 2022, well, mostly. No, it’s not an April Fools’ joke and it’s a bit of Read more
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Five Completed TV Series You Have To Watch
Hi there! I am Nina Stoner, one of the co-hosts of the talk show Streaming Verse. When I was brainstorming blog post ideas, I was struggling a bit. I fangirl over so many things it’s hard to narrow it down. After going back and forth on ideas, I choose to share a list of my Read more
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PRESS RELEASE
March 7, 2022 Palatine, IL Harper Radio Honored with Two (2) First Place 2022 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) has announced the winners for their 2022 Media Awards. Harper Radio – WHCM (88.3FM) – received two (2) first place awards. The Harper Radio winners are: Student Ashley Rosenthal, Harper Radio’s Read more
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PRESS RELEASE
March 1, 2022 Palatine, IL Harper Radio Honored with Two (2) First Place 2022 BEA Festival of Media Arts Awards The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has announced winners for their 2022 Festival of Media Arts Awards. Harper Radio – WHCM (88.3FM) – received two (2) first place awards (out of three [3] first place awards Read more
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Ashley Rosenthal: 2022 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards Finalist
Ashley Rosenthal is the current General Manager of Harper Radio and she joined the station in July of 2021. She is dedicated to broadening the outreach of WHCM and encourages others to join the light-hearted, fun, and supportive environment at the station. Ashley hosts Cross Country every Monday at 11am, a show with a little Read more