UM-Flint Student Radio: “The HeartBEAT of Flint!”
On-Air Personalities and Staff
Kiara Altman
“UM-Flint’s First Lady, the Dutchess”
THE CRYSTAL CHAMBER
Kiara Altman is a sophomore at the University of Michigan- Flint majoring in Broadcast Communications with an interest in psychology. She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and aspires to one day be a news anchor and traveling motivational speaker. She also hopes to open up a recreational center in Detroit for the youth. She is known for her great leadership abilities, charismatic personality, and continuous ambition to strive for greatness while helping others.
Nathan Bendall
NATHAN’S TALK SHOW
Two years ago, Nathan Bendall hosted a community talk show focusing on teen issues for the Kettering University radio station WKUF 94.3 FM. Now a communications major at U of M (Flint), Nathan has changed his content to match the needs of a college-aged audience. Covering everything from upcoming school events to the latest in iPhone applications, Nathan notes that he is open to any suggested topics from students and staff members.
Kiara “Kelo” Elston
REAL TALK
Kiara Elston is a media communication major at UM-Flint. She is currently an intern for WDZZ. Real Talk is a show where almost anyone can come on in voice their opinion on a topic. On Kiara Elston’s aka Kelo’s show you here real talk and real music. Kiara is a part of the first radio station at the UM-Flint. Real Talk is in the building where you just love it or you love it.
Sheril Howse
"Dr. D"
OLD SCHOOL GROOVE
Sheril is a senior Communications-Media major here at University of Michigan-Flint. She possesses an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Nashville State Community College, and will be obtaining her Bachelor's Degree this December. "I have a great love and appreciation for good music that can heal your soul” she says, “And in my book, that comes from the ‘old school groove.’ So, I will be focusing answering questions on the light side about school or love, and I will play just the right sounds to lift your spirits."
Alex Maslak
ALEXANDER THE GREAT’S JAM SESSION
Alex is a media communication major. He is 22 years young and enjoys the simple things in life. His interest in music and his off-color sense of humor come together to create Alexander the Great's Jam Session. The show features all shapes and sizes of local musicians and gives them the opportunity to play their music and tell their story. Good Stuff.
Chad Mosher
COLLEGIATE CHALLENGE
Chad Mosher is a communications major here at UM-Flint. He's been on two television game shows (Jeopardy! and Million Dollar Password) and even hosted his own game show on the internet, PlayCafe, in 2008. It only makes sense that his UM-Flint Student Radio show, Collegiate Challenge, is the first quiz show ever on radio here in Flint! Join him for a half hour of fun, excitement, knowledge and prizes where any student who thinks they’ve got the brains can walk away with some loot!
Tomás Tello
“Eduardo Scizzahandz”
THE 810 SHOW
Tomas Tello has been involved with hip-hop for nearly 20 years. He has worked with numerous notable emcees, deejays and producers over the years live and in the studio. The experience, friendships and relationships that have come out of this mutual love for hip-hop culture will play an essential role in what he hopes will be a unique, quality, and enjoyable radio program for UM-Flint's new station. He has also deejayed on many radio stations and various events including several UM Flint Functions. Tello (or Scizzahandz), who is also a member of C.S.I., A Lab Cult and The Starving Artists Crew, considers deejaying for Legendary Emcee KRS-ONE (at The Urban League of Flint last summer and at Blondie's in Detroit) one of his most memorable experiences in Hip Hop.
Katerina "Kitty" Vomvolakis
STAFF
Katerina is an organizational communications major with a minor in art and is working on marketing and public relations for the station.
OTHER MEMBERS
Josh Billow
Shanae Coe
Ryan Hammer
Chris Pavelich