Senior Spotlight

Written By: Ray Wisda Date: April 29th, 2026 “I have to leave this awesome place behind; the awesome memories made.” Trip Floyd is another important 2026 WXUT senior. He is the Station Manager of WXUT with a show, Staff Meeting. He has bittersweet feelings about leaving WXUT, as he was one of the members to help the station bloom. He attributes WXUT to his confidence and his lifelong friendships. He is “eternally grateful for all the opportunities at WXUT”. “Keep on pushing;

Written By: Ray Wisda Date: April 27th, 2026 “I love what we have going here at the radio station, and I love just having a radio show.” Asa Kridelbaugh is another wonderful 2026 WXUT senior. He is the Program Director with a show, Flying with the Ace. He wants incoming freshmen to know that you should “express yourself freely” and that college radio can help you “find your voice”. He says that WXUT has allowed him to “spread positivity over the airways”. “If you have the opp

Written By: Ray Wisda Date: April 24th, 2026 “The world may feel like it’s on fire right now, and everything’s changing, but trust your support systems.” Payton Schmitz is one of your 2026 WXUT seniors. He is the Promotions Director of WXUT and host of Behind the Plate. He says that his time with WXUT was surreal, giving him a sense of purpose and community. From the MAC Football Kickoff in Detroit to the IBS Conference in New York City, Payton is forever grateful for the opp

Written By: Ray Wisda Date: April 22nd, 2026 “You don’t have to wait to be good enough or knowledgeable enough to do it. Just start.” Ellë Papadis is another lovable 2026 WXUT senior. She has been a dedicated voice on the airwaves, encouraging students to take a leap of faith. WXUT has helped her grow her communication skills and gave her lifelong friendships she’ll carry with her long after graduation. “It’s been so fun carrying on the Papadis girls’ tradition of college rad

Written By: Ray Wisda Date: April 20th 2026 “No one’s stopping you. Just do it. You never know where it may take you.” AJ Reineck is another 2026 WXUT senior. He is the Website Extraordinaire with a show, Plexi Film Show. He says that WXUT has made him more organized in life and has helped him come out of his shell; WXUT made him love radio and gave him his favorite hobby. “I’m always looking forward to doing my show each Sunday.” AJ will be working as a board operator with i

Written By: Ray Wisda Date: April 17th, 2026 “It’s crazy! I never thought I would get here!” Lizzie Marcum is another standout 2026 WXUT senior. Her time at the station helped her grow more confident and comfortable in herself, thanks to the opportunities she embraced and the people who supported her. She encourages students to follow their passions. “If you love it and are passionate about it, go for it.” After graduation, Lizzie is heading back to Columbus. Lizzie would lik

Written by: Ray Wisda Date: April 15th, 2026 “I would say it’s bittersweet being a senior. I’m excited to start my career, but I’ll miss all the friends I’ve made and the organizations I’ve been part of – especially WXUT.” Matthew Nash is another wonderful 2026 WXUT senior. Between Student Government, Finance Club, and planning events across campus, he stayed busy, but WXUT was always his place to breathe. His midnight show became a way to relax, unwind, and share music wit

Written by: Ray Wisda Date: April 13th, 2026 “You’re excited to move forward or continue your education, but you’re also going to miss the friends and clubs you’ve found along the way.” Lemuel Inkoom is another standout 2026 WXUT senior. Even in his short time at UT, he embraced every opportunity with intention. WXUT became the place where he discovered confidence in his voice and learned that passions can be shared openly and without judgment. His time on air helped him gro

Written by: Ray Wisda Date: April 10th, 2026 “It’s satisfying, because it took a lot to get to senior college.” Xander Devenney is a hauntingly amazing 2026 WXUT senior. He is one of the many DJs at WXUT and hosts The Witching Hour and a Half. He is proud of himself for his accomplishments and urges others to do the same, expressing that self-love is important. He attributes his openness to WXUT. “Don’t keep yourself socially isolated. You’re going to miss a lot of cool stuf