WERS (Radio station : Boston, Mass.)

Scope and Content Note From the Series: The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and...

Scope and Content Note From the Series: The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and...

Overview D Simpson's relationship with 88.9FM WERS started off the way anyone's might: by listening. From a teenage fan tuning in from Mattapan to becoming on-air talent while a student, D's relationship with Boston's beloved station has grown and transformed over the years. He later stepped on as the Operations Manager and now serves as its General Manager. Georgette knows better than anyone how special D is, having been mentored by him while at Emerson herself. The pair reunite to talk about the...

Overview

Jasmine is a multidisciplinary artist in all the ways. She's a DJ, an on camera and radio host, a cultural organizer, just to name a few. Georgette and Jasmine both have deep WERS roots, fun fact: Jasmine created The Secret Spot, and they wax poetic on her journey building a career around music and activism, her new work-life balance, and advice she'd give her younger Emerson self. Recorded on March 29, 2023.