22 West Media Radio (California State University) 🇺🇸

22 West Media Radio is the student-run radio station at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), providing hands-on experience in broadcasting, journalism, and media production for CSULB students. Entirely operated by students, 22 West Media Radio offers a learning environment where they develop skills, experiment with formats, and build portfolios. The station connects with the Long Beach community, providing a platform for local news, events, and voices. 22 West Media Radio strives to offer diverse programming to cater to the interests of the student body, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and public affairs programming. As an online radio station, 22 West Media Radio's programming is accessible through its website and streaming platforms, extending its reach beyond the CSULB campus. Music programming features indie rock, alternative, hip-hop, electronic music, and local artists. The station provides news coverage relevant to the campus and the Long Beach area, reporting on university events, student government, local politics, and community issues. 22 West Media Radio covers CSULB athletics with play-by-play commentary, interviews, and sports news. Student-hosted talk shows cover current events, pop culture, personal interests, and social issues, while public affairs programming addresses community concerns and provides a platform for local organizations. Students can get involved as on-air talent (DJs, news anchors, sports commentators, talk show hosts), producers, news reporters, technical staff, management, and in marketing/promotions. 22 West Media Radio provides training and workshops to develop broadcasting and media production skills. With access to professional-grade radio equipment, including studios, control rooms, and production suites, the radio station is affiliated with the university's journalism, communications, or media studies departments, with faculty providing guidance. 22 West Media Radio receives funding from the university, student government, or fundraising. The station has often received awards and recognition for programming and student achievements. Many students have gone on to careers in broadcasting, journalism, and other media-related fields.