Essentially, the purpose of college radio is to provide the listening audience with music that is not available on other radio stations or media outlets. We also receive a steady stream of compliments from listeners around the globe who are able to listen to the station through the Internet. WXYC was the first radio station to broadcast 24 hours a day on the Web. This is surprising, since DJs read public service announcements about local events every single hour. WXYC also regularly plays the music of artists touring the Triangle.
DJs also give away several pairs of tickets to local concerts on a daily basis.
Furthermore, WXYC was instrumental in giving early publicity to many local artists such as the Squirrel Nut Zippers and the Archers of Loaf. It is unfortunate that WXYC's presence on campus is not more visible, but writing misinformed letters to the DTH will hardly help. And, as always, our DJs accept requests 24 hours a day at 962-8989. Thanks for listening. The length rule on letters was waived.