Articles About WYSO :: Page 5

• WYSO brings StoryCorps

  By Diane ChiddisterApril 22, 2010

  

  When Neenah Ellis was growing up in northern Indiana, she regularly listened to Studs Terkel interview guests on Chicago radio. The legendary oral historian became an inspiration and role model, according to Ellis, who is now general manager of WYSO Public Radio.

• Ellis brings radio magic to WYSO

  By Diane ChiddisterMarch 26, 2009

  

  During the recent spring fundraiser for WYSO Public Radio, new General Manager Neenah Ellis was frequently on the air. In broadcasting jargon, she was making a pitch for cash, but her presence didn’t seem that of a salesperson. Rather, she seemed to be a warm human being speaking deeply and directly to another.

• Popular pick for WYSO

  By Lauren HeatonDecember 4, 2008

  The prayers of many WYSO supporters were answered this week when Antioch University hired long-time radio producer Neenah Ellis as general manager of its public radio station. Ellis replaces Paul Maassen, who left the station in March to be the general manager of a bigger public radio station in New Orleans.

• Soldier’s Afghan tour prompts NPR ‘This I Believe’ essay

  By Susan GartnerNovember 20, 2008

  

  National Public Radio’s popular media project, “This I Believe,” has inspired thousands of writers across the country (including 10 from Yellow Springs) to express and condense their thoughts into a personal essay, 500 words or less, then submit it for consideration to NPR’s selection committee.

• For the Schwerners, life after YS, WYSO

  By Virgil HerveySeptember 25, 2008

  

  When he was a student at Antioch College, Steve Schwerner was sure to get co-ops that would bring him back to his hometown, New York City, so he could hang out in jazz clubs as much as possible.

• WYSO fate sparks concerns

  By Diane ChiddisterApril 24, 2008

  In recent weeks concerns have heightened among supporters of WYSO Public Radio that Antioch University intends to sell the radio station, and a statement by university leaders that they plan to keep the station has not been convincing, according to several radio activists.