WXAV 88.3 FM

"THE X" WXAV 88.3 FM is the college radio station of Saint Xavier University on the South Side of Chicago and nearby suburbs. It has been on the air for 17 years, and was one of the last stations to acquire broadcast license from the Federal Communications Commission in Cook County. The station's studio and transmitter are on the campus of SXU and the station broadcasts on 150 watts. WXAV is also webcasted across the world at www.wxav.com

Format

The station's music format is officially registered as "alternative," but this title does not resemble the commercial radio format of the same name. The station's music is hand-picked by DJs on air and also takes in listener requests. The music tends to be rock music from the 1960s on, including metal, punk, indie, and industrial, with specialty programs through out the week that feature Jazz and Classical music. WXAV has been playing local and unsigned bands since its inception.

peciality programming

The syndicated British rock program "Britsound" started on WXAV, where its host Rob Quicke ran the Student Media Dept of SXU until June 2007. WXAV also airs the internationally syndicated rock program "Danko Jone's Magical World of Rock" and the live alternative rock performance series "Universal Series". WXAV airs the award-winning public affairs program, "God Matters" which is produced in conjunction with the Sisters of Mercy, who founded Saint Xavier University.Classical music is featured on Saturday mornings and afternoons with DJ Rob Kinsella. Jazz and blues are featured on Wednesday nights. A show featuring oldies music from the 1950's through the 1980's is aired every Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. weekly. The show, "More Hits with Moran," is hosted by Tim Moran and produced by John Wyskiel.

SPORTS The station also airs sports talk on Tuesdays with the only soccer-specific talk show in Chicago, "Chicago Fire Soccer Weekly". The 30 minute talk show is co-produced with the Major League Soccer team who compete in Bridgeview, Illinois. WXAV also airs the pro wrestling entertainment talk show, "Rumble Radio", which has featured interviews with big wrestling stars such as
Mick Foley, Ted DiBiase, Samoa Joe, Terry Taylor, and Colt Cabanna. WXAV also airs SXU sports that include Men's Football and basketball. WXAV airs Women's basketball games. Another sports show, the sports bar, airs every Saturday from 3 to 6 pm weekly from Gilhooley's Grand Saloon on the Campus of Saint Xavier University. The show is hosted by Sports Director Terry Bonadonna and Deputy Sports Director Tim Moran.