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