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Operating as usual
Today we remember those we lost on that tragic day 20 years ago.
“No day shall erase you from the memory of time.
#NeverForget
Today we remember those we lost on that tragic day 20 years ago.
“No day shall erase you from the memory of time.
#NeverForget
Have you ever wanted to have your own radio show, report on what’s happening or plan fun events? Of course you have!
Now’s your chance to join WZIP, America’s top-rated college radio station! We are currently accepting University of Akron students of ANY major.
Click on the link below to apply:
http://ow.ly/MWaX30rTweD
Have you ever wanted to have your own radio show, report on what’s happening or plan fun events? Of course you have!
Now’s your chance to join WZIP, America’s top-rated college radio station! We are currently accepting University of Akron students of ANY major.
Click on the link below to apply:
http://ow.ly/MWaX30rTweD
WZIP will be temporarily off the air today while maintenance is being performed on our tower.
We will resume regular programming later this afternoon.
Zippy stopped by our table at RooFest to learn about all the cool things University of Akron students can do at WZIP & ZTV Akron.
Be like Zippy.
We 💙 meeting future WZIP talent! 🤩
We’re keeping the #NewRooWeekend party going on the Coleman Common until 3:00!
Come say hi and learn about America’s top college radio station!
Hey, Zips! We’ll be out and about during #NewRooWeekend and we can’t wait to meet the class of 2025! 🤩
Be sure to say hello and find out what Z88 is all about! 🤗
Hey, Zips! We’ll be out and about during #NewRooWeekend and we can’t wait to meet the class of 2025! 🤩
Be sure to say hello and find out what Z88 is all about! 🤗
Our first live event in more than a year, WZIP is back!
Congratulations to all the runners in today’s Akron Marathon 8K & 1 mile races! 🏅 #runAkron
Timeline Photos
“On June 19, 1865, at Galveston, Texas, Major General Gordon Granger declared that the Civil War had ended and that all the enslaved Africans were free ... The significance of Juneteenth must not end with making the day a holiday or observing it with the usual pomp and pageantry.” —Dr. Sheldon B. Wrice
Read more: http://ow.ly/CcCP30rLiT3
They don’t call it terrestrial radio for nothing.
Happy #EarthDay from Z88! 🌎
They don’t call it terrestrial radio for nothing.
Happy #EarthDay from Z88! 🌎
We’re just minutes away from our big week with ZPN!
Tune in NOW to be in time for today’s “Radio Riddle” clue reveal and on-air mini event: “guess that song!”
You can also watch today’s mini event unfold LIVE on Instagram!
We’re just minutes away from our big week with ZPN!
Tune in NOW to be in time for today’s “Radio Riddle” clue reveal and on-air mini event: “guess that song!”
You can also watch today’s mini event unfold LIVE on Instagram!
We can’t wait to go “on air” next week with The Zips Programming Network! We’ve got lots of fun activities in store, including an interactive scavenger hunt, prize giveaways and mini events featuring your favorite Z88 personalities with ZPN guests beginning Monday at 10:00 a.m.
You won’t want to miss this!
We can’t wait to go “on air” next week with The Zips Programming Network! We’ve got lots of fun activities in store, including an interactive scavenger hunt, prize giveaways and mini events featuring your favorite Z88 personalities with ZPN guests beginning Monday at 10:00 a.m.
You won’t want to miss this!
Be sure to listen for these new hits, including the latest from Justin Bieber in this week’s #NewMusicAlert 🚨
Be sure to listen for these new hits, including the latest from Justin Bieber in this week’s #NewMusicAlert 🚨
This week on #ZipsUnlimited: Residence Life & Housing - University of Akron Director Dr. Melinda Grove joins the show to talk about an upcoming reduction in campus housing costs for students, as well as benefits of living on campus.
In addition, listeners will learn how to recognize and address microaggression from Tami Hannon, director of UA’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action office.
This week on #ZipsUnlimited: Residence Life & Housing - University of Akron Director Dr. Melinda Grove joins the show to talk about an upcoming reduction in campus housing costs for students, as well as benefits of living on campus.
In addition, listeners will learn how to recognize and address microaggression from Tami Hannon, director of UA’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action office.
Check out these new songs hitting the airwaves this week on your favorite nonstop station! 📻
Check out these new songs hitting the airwaves this week on your favorite nonstop station! 📻
This week on #ZipsUnlimited: Executive Vice President & Provost Dr. John Wiencek talks about plans to avoid a tuition increase and reduce the cost of student housing on campus.
Also, Will Cole, Assistant Vice President for principal gifts explains a new endowed scholarship through the generosity of Charles Schwab.
Hear from this week’s guests today at noon, only on Z88.
This week on #ZipsUnlimited: Executive Vice President & Provost Dr. John Wiencek talks about plans to avoid a tuition increase and reduce the cost of student housing on campus.
Also, Will Cole, Assistant Vice President for principal gifts explains a new endowed scholarship through the generosity of Charles Schwab.
Hear from this week’s guests today at noon, only on Z88.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Z88! 🍀🌈
Keep listening today to hear some lucky greetings in between our songs! 📻
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Z88! 🍀🌈
Keep listening today to hear some lucky greetings in between our songs! 📻
Daylight savings is coming! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward 🕑
We’d hate for you to be an hour late for anything important tomorrow (like our weekend programming) 📻
Daylight savings is coming! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward 🕑
We’d hate for you to be an hour late for anything important tomorrow (like our weekend programming) 📻
Season 7 of Class Cancelled premieres with a highlight of your favorite college radio station! Check out the episode to learn about what makes WZIP so great and meet some of our talent!
Thanks to our friends at ZTV Akron for producing this episode and sharing our story!
In this episode of Class Cancelled, we explore WZIP, The University of Akron's commercial-free radio station.
Season 7 of Class Cancelled premieres with a highlight of your favorite college radio station! Check out the episode to learn about what makes WZIP so great and meet our talent!
Thanks to our friends at ZTV Akron for producing this episode and sharing our story!
In this episode of Class Cancelled, we explore WZIP, The University of Akron's commercial-free radio station.
Z88 wishes you a happy International Women's Day!
Z88 wishes you a happy International Women's Day!
Check out these new songs hitting the airwaves this week on Z88 🔊
Check out these new songs hitting the airwaves this week on Z88 🔊
The Alternative Takeover starts in less than an hour! Don't forget to tune in every Sunday at 8 p.m. for all your favorite rock music hits🎸🎵
The Alternative Takeover starts in less than an hour! Don't forget to tune in every Sunday at 8 p.m. for all your favorite rock music hits🎸🎵
Today on Zips Unlimited: Dr. Rhiannon Kallis, Asst. Professor of Communication, talks about her research involving Tinder, and graduate Lou Santini of The University of Akron School of Communication talks about his career as an entertainer and his recent move back to Akron.
Catch this week’s show at noon, only on Z88!
Today on Zips Unlimited: Dr. Rhiannon Kallis, Asst. Professor of Communication, talks about her research involving Tinder, and graduate Lou Santini of The University of Akron School of Communication talks about his career as an entertainer and his recent move back to Akron.
Catch this week’s show at noon, only on Z88!
Today on Zips Unlimited: Alumna Lisa Urban, a member of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee talks about her role in one of the world’s biggest events and how her education at The University of Akron led her there.
Also, Christy Bolingbroke, Executive & Artistic Director at the National Center for Choreography, discusses two recent grants and how the center is helping to create more inclusiveness across the country.
Be sure to hear from this week’s guests today at noon, only on Z88.
Our own Rachel Evans, who is interning at 330ToGo this semester, is here to show you around the studios of WZIP.
We want to be #1 in your heart AND on your presets. Happy Valentine's Day from Z88! 💘
We want to be #1 in your heart AND on your presets. Happy Valentine's Day from Z88! 💘
Today on Zips Unlimited: Cathy Faye, Margaret Clark Morgan Executive Director, Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, describes the Psychology Film Club and previews an upcoming club discussion on the firm Get Out as part of Black History Month.
Also, Media Studies student Ja’Mya Kyle talks about her involvement with the Super Bowl in Tampa, thanks to an alumna of The University of Akron.
Listen to this week's guests today at noon, only on Z88.
Photos from Class Cancelled's post
Want to see some behind the scenes footage of the the festivities leading up to the Super Bowl?
Keep watching our story, where WZIP’s Ja’Mya Kyle is reporting from Tampa!
Today on Zips Unlimited: The University of Akron College of Business Administration Dean Dr. Susan Hanlon explains how some of the college’s assets lead to a recent boost in a national ranking.
Next, UAkron Department of Psychology Professor & Chair Dr. Paul Levy talks about why so many UA students are making Intro to Psychology just the beginning of undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology.
Hear from this week’s guests today at noon on 88.1 WZIP.
Be sure to support our friends at ZTV Akron and watch their upcoming shows!
WZIP & ZTV make a great team.
Today is the LAST DAY you can apply to join WZIP!
Open to current UA students of any major
http://ow.ly/JWfu50DokmZ
This week on Zips Unlimited: Akron Zips Esports Director Nate Meeker talks about the addition of a new varsity game, as well as how the pandemic has impacted the program overall.
Also, Associate Professor Dr. Amber Ferris of The University of Akron School of Communication discusses how “filter bubbles” and “echo chambers” in social media could be creating greater polarization.
Hear from this week’s guests today at noon on WZIP.
New year, new antenna! Our tower’s got some new bling 📡
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WZIP brought in the Holiday cheer last Saturday as some members welcomed Santa to Akron!
Three members from WZIP share with us why College Radio is so important to them and how it has shaped their lives! Go Zips! ✨✨
Be sure to check out our interview tonight w/ @mamanamedmevan on Z88.1 FM w/ @EzisEverything, where he talks about his new single w/ @djjdough #2020Tesla, the creation process of "All Hustle No Luck" - @lantanaeasy and more. • • • • You can listen online 🎧 @ http://wzip.fm Tune in! 📻@ 10 PM #LNLT
#LNLT: @mundoshoy16
"The Blitz" - Twitter-famous "McNeil" (@ Reflog_18) reveals the backstory behind his infamous profile picture
EzD X Steven Cannon $C Full Interview link: http://youtu.be/83tS6_lAI4A
EzD x $teve Cannon
"The Blitz" (May 14th) - Khalil Smith talks with Cleveland Browns' beat writer Pat McManamon, ESPN.com about Minicamp, QB competition, Josh Gordon's future.
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WZIP-FM's EzD sits down with ASAP Ferg moments before SpringFest in an exclusive interview!
"The Blitz" (4/23) - host/producer Khalil Smith speaks with Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot about the upcoming NFL Draft.
Recap from "The Blitz", where host/producer Khalil Smith recaps Akron Zips Football's Spring Game with FOX Sports 1350AM's Joe Dunn.
WZIP's Nick Jordan returns to "The Blitz" where he sounds off on the Browns' decision with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Recap from "The Blitz" last Sunday, where host Khalil Smith spoke with amateur boxer David Rodriguez about his recent tournament win and his exclusive boxing trip to Cuba
Recap from "The Blitz", where host/producer Khalil Smith speaks with Akron's Antino Jackson, who is considering transferring out of Akron after the departure of Coach Dambrot.
Recap from "The Blitz", where host/producer Khalil Smith previews the Cleveland Indians 2017 season with FOX Sports Ohio's Bridget Linton.
Recap from "The Blitz" (March 26th) - where host/producer Khalil Smith spoke with Akron's Jerome Lane Jr., who is preparing for the 2017 NFL Draft.
Recap from "The Blitz" (3/12) where host Khalil Smith talks Akron hoops with UA President Matthew Wilson
Recap from "The Blitz", where host/producer Khalil Smith spoke with Akron Football standout and NFL prospect DeAndre Scott.
Recap from "The Blitz" last Sunday, where host/producer Khalil Smith put DJ Rocco's Warriors fanhood to the test by putting him through "The Gauntlet".
Recap from "The Blitz" last Sunday, where host/producer Khalil Smith chats with Z-TV's Daniel Cermak about the Zips recent loss to rival Kent State.
Last Sunday, we debuted a brand new sports talk show, "The Blitz", hosted and produced by Khalil Smith Here are a few highlights from the show, including Khalil's interview with DJ Nick Jordan, co-host of "The Barely Awake Morning Show" at WZIP
You're not the only one who loves WZIP-FM ... check out Zippy Mascot, with Dahmere Epperson at final ZipsFest of the season!
Nick J jammin!!!
