WOLV (TV)

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WOLV
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Branding WOLV
Slogan WOLV Student Television
Channels U of M cable 70 analog
Affiliations independent
Owner The University of Michigan
Founded 1994
Website wolv.org

WOLV-TV is the student television station of The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It is currently a Sponsored Student Group, and operates on the ninth floor of South Quad at 600 E Madison.

WOLV is seen on campus on cable channel 70. During the fall and winter semesters, Michigan Channel airs an hour-long block of WOLV programming, nightly at 10PM.

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[edit] History

WOLV-TV started during the 1994-1995 academic year, when a couple of students were shocked to learn that the university did not have a student television station. Led by Danny Schwab (President), Scott Doyne (Vice-President), and Jeff Holzhausen (Sports Director), WOLV's main aim was to get the project off the ground. Because WOLV-TV did not have a studio, the main focus of production was airing Michigan Ice Hockey games. In its first year of existence, WOLV-TV earned the outstanding new organization award.

Since the first year, WOLV-TV has made many advances, including a fully-operational studio, industry-quality equipment, and the continuation of production of Michigan Ice Hockey games, along with expansion to other sports, such as women's basketball.

[edit] Leadership

The leaders of WOLV-TV are known as the executive board (EBoard). Though the WOLV-TV Constitution allows for some changes to the makeup of the EBoard, the current positions are:

  • General Manager - Justin Hetherman
  • Operations Director - Paul Nelson
  • Programming Director - Tim Sullivan
  • Business Director - Adam Wallace
  • Entertainment Director - Kaitlin Urka
  • News Director - Jane Rho
  • Sports Director - Matt O'Day

[edit] Shows

The programs that air on WOLV-TV are divided into three main categories: Entertainment, News, and Sports.

[edit] Entertainment

[edit] The Entertainment Buzz

Program featuring Hollywood news, movie reviews and more; plus recaps of all the popular television shows, full coverage of awards shows, and celebrity gossip.

Producer

  • Kaitlin Ukra

[edit] News

[edit] NewsFeed

Ann Arbor's only local news broadcast, NewsFeed is Ann Arbor's source for up-to-the-minute, clear and concise local and national news to Ann Arbor residents and University of Michigan students through a variety of sources.

Producers

  • Taron Burris
  • Darren Cunningham
  • Jess C
  • Irene Pak

[edit] Inside Michigan

In-depth investigative journalism, going behind the scenes at Michigan and uncovers exclusive information affecting students everyday. Previous investigations have included an exclusive peek at Michigan Law and Medical school admissions, how Greek Rush works, and behind the leaders of student governments on campus.

[edit] Sports

Aside from live coverage of Michigan Varsity sports (headlined by hockey games), WOLV-TV provides original sports programming, such as:

[edit] WOLV SportsNite

This weekly wrap-up show focuses solely on Michigan sports.

Producers

  • Justin Hetherman
  • Tim Sullivan

[edit] You Say Maize, I Say Blue

The program on all things sports, with giveaways, interviews with sporting personalities from across the campus and special segments like 'Who You', 'You've Got Mail' and 'Game of the Week'. Video game company EA Sports is the sponsor of this program.

Producers

  • Chris Cichon
  • Danny Sass

[edit] Overtime

The only Michigan hockey wrap-up show on television, with highlights, analysis, player interviews, etc.

Producer

  • Matt O'Day

[edit] Wolverine Alley Oop

Highlights and analysis on the latest UM Men's and Women's basketball games, plus NBA and NCAA predictions and insight from analysts.

Producers

  • Erwin Burns
  • Adam Wallace

[edit] Former WOLV Shows

The following programs are not part of WOLV's schedule, but has aired on WOLV in the past.

[edit] Michigan Amp

WOLV-TV's music show, featuring interviews and live performances with bands and performers from the UM community, Ann Arbor, and nationwide.

Producer

  • Tom Shea

[edit] Varsity Blue

An irreverent look at all the latest college football news and highlights, produced by Michigan student fans, for Michigan student fans.

Producers

  • Chris Breece
  • Tim Sullivan

[edit] External links


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