Cleveland State University Abruptly Ends Student-Run WCSB Radio, Replaces with Smooth Jazz Run by Ideastream

Cleveland State University abruptly ends student-run WCSB radio, replaces with smooth jazz run by Ideastream

Cleveland State University's student-run alternative radio station, WCSB, was abruptly shut down Friday and replaced with a jazz station operated by Ideastream Public Media.The sudden change was announced during a Zoom call Friday morning, which News 5 obtained a copy of from an attendee.The call revealed that WCSB's FM signal would now focus on JazzNEO programming 24/7 under Ideastream's control, while Cleveland State University would retain th…

Cleveland State University Kills WCSB, Transfers License to Ideastream to Broadcast Smooth Jazz - Cleveland Scene

CSU president Laura Bloomberg claimed the move, which drew immediate criticism, wasn't to cut costs but to increase opportunities for students as Ideastream takes the reins of WCSB.

Ideastream takes over programming at WCSB, formerly Cleveland State University's student-run radio station – The Land

WCSB DJs Jack McLaughlin and Nicole Wloszek, backs to camera, hosted an interview on-air with Post Saga members Luke Mason, left, Danna O’Connor, center, and Jake Hirsch. [Photo by Jules Bennett, used with permission of The Cleveland Stater] This story was produced in collaboration with The Cleveland Stater. Cleveland State University’s college-run radio station will be taken over by Ideastream, ending a 49-year-run by 89.3 WCSB, college leaders…

Ideastream takes over Cleveland State’s student-run radio station

Cleveland State University is handing over the reins of its beloved student-run radio station to Ideastream Public Media.  Ideastream will now control the programming of WCSB, while Cleveland State will keep the station’s license with the Federal Communications Commission.  The handoff happened quickly. WCSB went off the air soon after the organizations sent out a joint press release announcing the news Oct. 3. The station is now known as “JazzN…

Ideastream Public Media To Operate WCSB Cleveland; Flips To Jazz

Ideastream Public Media has entered into a partnership with Cleveland State University to operate 89.3 WCSB Cleveland OH. With the move the station has flipped from a student operated College Alternative to Jazz “JazzNEO” simulcasting 90.3 WCLV-HD2. The arrangement will include the two organizations developing paid and for-credit learning opportunities — including a wide selection of internships in journalism, television and radio production, ma…