WOLV (TV)

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WOLV
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Branding WOLV
Slogan WOLV Student Television
Channels Analog: U of M cable 55
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 (also called Squad) at 600 E Madison.

WOLV is seen on campus on cable channel 55. During the fall and winter semesters, Michigan Channel airs an hour-long block of WOLV programming, nightly from 12 -1AM.

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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 Managers - Paul Nelson, Tim Sullivan
  • Programming Director - Jake Serwer
  • Entertainment Director - Kaitlin Urka
  • News Director - Katie Woods
  • Sports Director - Adam Wallace

[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 Urka

[edit] Michigan In Motion

Jake Serwer scours the campus of the University of Michigan to unearth the most talented, yet unknown people and musical groups on campus. From rap, to dance, keyboard to poetry, Jake gives musicians the chance to show off to the campus, as well as get to know them a bit better with an interview. Michigan In Motion won "best new show" for the 2006-07 season at the second annual "wolvie awards"

Producer

  • Jake Serwer

[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] The Big Shtick

A fast-paced and graphics-heavy talk show that touched on more than 20 topics per week. The program premiered in the wake of the September 11th attacks, but hit topics including sports, news, entertainment, and gossip.

Hosts

  • Matt Engelberg
  • Dani Steinberger

Producers

  • Matt Litke
  • Jon Siegfried

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Broadcast television in the Detroit / Windsor market (Nielsen DMA #11)

American stations
WJBK 2 (Fox) • WDIV 4 (NBC, NBC WX+ on DT2, .2 Net Coming Mid-08) • WXYZ 7 (ABC, RTN on DT2, WX on DT3) • WDWO 18 / WHDA-LP 27 (TCT / COR) • WMYD 20 (MNTV, 4KidsTV, WCSN on DT2) • WUDT 23 (UNI) • WLPC 26 (FN) • WFUM 28 (PBS) • WPXD 31 / W48AV 48 (ION) • W33BY 33 / W68CH 68 (Ind) • WADL 38 (Ind / JTV, Word on DT2) • WKBD 50 (The CW) • WTVS 56 (PBS, Kids on DT2, Create on DT3) • WWJ 62 (CBS) • W66BV 66 (TBN) • W67AJ 67 / WLNS 6 (CBS)

Canadian stations
CBET 9 (CBC) • CHWI 16 / 60 (A-Channel) • CIII 22 / 29 (Global) • CICO 32 / 59 (TVO) • CBLN 34 / 64 (CBC) • CFTV 34 (Ind) • CKCO 42 (CTV) • CBLFT 48 / 68 (SRC) • CBEFT 54 (SRC)

Local Cable Television Channels
US: Michigan Channel (PBS, U of M) • WOLV (U of M Student TV) • FSN Detroit
Canada: Leafs TV • Sportsnet Ontario • TFO • TVCogeco Windsor (Windsor & Leamington) • TVCogeco (Chatham & Sarnia)

Defunct television stations
Comcast Local • PASS Sports • WJMY 20 • WPAG 20 (DuMont/Ind)

Significantly Viewed Out-of-Market Broadcast Stations
Reception may vary by geographical location; some stations may be available only on cable
Toledo: WTOL 11 (CBS) • WTVG 13 (ABC / News / AW) • WNWO 24 (NBC / RTN / WX+) • WGTE 30 (PBS) • WUPW 36 (Fox) • WLMB 40 (Ind)
Mid-Michigan: WNEM 5 (CBS / MNTV) • WJRT 12 (ABC) • WEYI 25 (NBC) • WSMH 66 (Fox)
Lansing: WILX 10 (NBC) • WKAR 23 (PBS) • WSYM 47 (Fox) • WLAJ 53 (ABC)
Cleveland: WKYC 3 (NBC) • WEWS 5 (ABC) • WJW 8 (Fox) • WOIO 19 (CBS) • WUAB 43 (MNTV) • WBNX 55 (The CW) • WQHS 61 (UNI)
London: CFPL 10 (A-Channel)