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DJ Diversity @ KMNR: Aashiesh Avaachat, aka ‘Master Ash’
*PHD student in Nuclear Engineering from Maharashtra, India
*International superstar
Being a grad student from overseas, Master Ash brings a very unique mind to the station. His passion of music and positive attitude towards helping in any way he can go unparalleled in the station.
“I love music more than anything in the world; KMNR gives a wonderful platform to cater to the music lover in me! Doing your own show is really the best feeling ever. I love the fact that I get to spread joy and music to people not only in Rolla, but also all over the world because KMNR has a really cool web-stream and I-phone App! Being a graduate student when I first started in KMNR , as a trainee I wondered if I could find enough time to participate in all the activities and all the responsibilities you get after becoming a DJ. But as the time went on, I was finding all these KMNR activities as a good way to unwind myself. Another awesome thing about KMNR is, it being a free format radio-station I get to play songs in my mother-tongue.
KMNR is not only about music, it’s more like a family and I have definitely found really good friends in this wonderful group of people. KMNR really made being away from my family/ friends/ country easy!”
Aashiesh’s optimism and passion towards whatever venture he decides to take on is a big reflection of the people within the station. Master Ash is just one fish in the sea of diversity that is KMNR!
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DJ Diversity @ KMNR: Emma Johannes, aka ‘DJ Vanilla’
*Junior in Information Science & Technology from Topeka, KS
*Queen of St. Pat’s Court
*Student Ambassador for Business and Information Technology
*Zeta Tau Alpha
Emma’s bright personality has been lighting up our airwaves since Fall 2010. One of several Greek DJs within the station, Emma brings a special type of charm to your airwaves!
When asked about the perks of the station, Emma responded “You get great experience planning events, practicing time management, and meeting new people. Plus there are lots of leadership opportunities. I’ve actually even had job interviews where they asked me about KMNR specifically, and I’ve been able to draw from experiences with KMNR to give interview answers. I’ve learned a lot and I’ll continue learning.”
“I love the station because everyone’s different; not only when it comes to music, but who we are as people. That kind of diversity makes us a really strong group. We have people from all walks of life, majors, campus groups, etc. coming together to bring quality products to campus, in the form of radio shows, concerts, and other great events.”
Emma’s broad background fits in perfect with the station. Emma is just one fish in the sea of diversity that is KMNR!
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Happy birthday to our Business Director, Dwight Trollinger!
Dwight’s duties include being responsible for our entire station’s finances, keeping tabs on all our spending, and proposing future budgets to SAFB. He also gets to keep tabs on each our Executive Board members and the money they are each allocated.
Keep on rockin, Trollinger!
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DJ Diversity @ KMNR: Toni Knar, aka ‘DJ TKO’
*Junior in Biological Sciences from Mundelein, IL
*Star basketball player, star DJ
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Toni is one of the premiere lady basketball players in all of NCAA Division 2. Whether it’s popping three pointers on the court or hittin’ the 1’s and 2’s in the studio, she represents both Lady Miner Basketball and KMNR with the highest of regards.
When asked about some of challenges with time commitments, Toni responded with: “Being an athlete, I can speak for other students when I say that yes it is possible to be a DJ and still maintain your desired grade. I don’t think I have ever said this before, but joining KMNR has been by far the single most rewarding, transformative and life changing experience that I have had in my college career. The people of KMNR really accept you as family which is always warming. I play anything and everything! When I first joined, I was strictly into alternative rock and R&B. Now I listen to anything from Techno and Metal Rock to Indie and ska!”
We here at the station are so privileged to have such a shining star represent us! Toni is just one fish in the sea of diversity that is KMNR!
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This Day In Music, 1977: Led Zeppelin broke a new world attendance record at a concert when they played to 76,229 people at a gig at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan. The Who held the previous record at the same venue with 75,962 people.
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KMNR is on the Missouri S&T front page! Check it out at www.mst.edu .
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