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Directors
Station Manager
:: Meghan Palluconi
Year, major/minor: Junior JMC Major
Semesters on the board: 3
Where I’m from: Rochester, NY
Music on my iPod: A little bit of everything, a plethora of great '90s hits, but no rap!
Why I joined the Buzz: I joined The Buzz because I want to do broadcasting as a career and I love everyone involved with The Buzz.
One song I never get tired of hearing: Free Energy- Bang Pop... but really who doesn't get tired of hearing that song it's phenomenal!
Leisurely activities: Reading, Bothering Joey Mullin, Walking to and from campus, Hanging at The Buzz
The strangest talent I have: Walking on my hands while drinking milk and singing the National Anthem
Top five movies: The Fox and the Hound, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunger Games, The Sandlot, Scream
Favorite movie quote: "Our gym has share holders, yours doesn't even have cup holders!" - Dodgeball
In my past life I was most likely: a princess, because I have all the qualifications. I have really long hair, I can talk to animals, I sing divinely, pink suits me, and I could easily hold my own as the star of a Disney movie.
Dream job: Sideline reporter for a professional sports team
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Lindsey Lohan
Catch phrase: "I don't really want to, but I guess I'll have another."
Programming Director
:: Nick Coyne
Year, major/minor: Sophomore, Strategic Communication/English
Semesters on the board: First semester
Where I’m from: Yonkers, New York
Music on my iPod: classic rock, indie, folk, hip-hop/rap, ska
Why I joined the Buzz: a deep love of music and the bonds shared through it.
One song I never get tired of hearing: There is a Light that Never Goes Out by The Smiths
Leisurely activities: reading, creative writing of any sort and sleeping on couches.
The strangest talent I have: I’m oddly acrobatic while tired.
Top five movies: Life of Brian, Almost Famous, Dazed and Confused, Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas
Favorite movie quote: “Excuse me, stewardess, I speak jive.” – Airplane!
In my past life I was most likely: a sex panther.
Dream job: fluffer.
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Mojo Jo Jo
Catchphrase: “Who has a lighter?"
Assistant Programming Director
:: Kaitlin Rust
Year, major/minor: Freshman, JMC
Semesters on the board: First semester on the board!
Where I’m from: New Jersey
Music on my iPod: Classic Rock/ Alternative
Why I joined the Buzz: Music is my life! (corny, I know...)
One song I never get tired of hearing: Hot For Teacher by Van Halen
Leisurely activities: Snowboarding, listening to music, and drawing
The strangest talent I have: I don't really know.... I'm just an all around strange person.
Top five movies: Donnie Darko, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hot Rod, Team America, and Garden State.
Favorite movie quote: "Too weird to live, but too rare to die."
In my past life I was most likely: Something cool, like a panda.
Dream job: A political correspondent/ analyst for Fox News (be nice.)
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Blake Lively
Catchphrase: Live fast, die young.
Assistant Programming Director
:: Joseph Phelan
Year, major/minor: sophomore, journalism/mass communication
Semesters on the board: this will be my first
Where I’m from: drexel hill, pa
Music on my iPod: jersey boys’ soundtrack
Why I joined the Buzz: the music
One song I never get tired of hearing: ho hey by the lumineers
Leisurely activities: looking for lost treasure with my metal detector and making fun of buffalo
The strangest talent I have: i’m wickedly awesome at skee ball
Top five movies: garden state, alpha dog, the girl next door, brink and anchorman: the legend of ron burgundy
Favorite movie quote: “we skate for fun. we're soul skaters” brink
In my past life I was most likely: jack dawson
Dream job: spongebob
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: adam duritz
Catchphrase: swerve
Music Director
:: Paige Winston
Year, major/minor: Junior/Electives Major
Semesters on the board: revi'it (Hebrew for 4th)
Where I’m from: Tipp City, OH. You probably haven't heard of it.
Music on my iPod: Tila Tequila's discography.
Why I joined the Buzz: They told me I'd be able to grow a beard if I joined. They lied.
One song I never get tired of hearing: "Toxic," by Britney Spears.
Leisurely activities: Reciting the ABC's, practicing the kazoo, and trying to grow a beard.
The strangest talent I have: "I feel comfortable using 'legal jargon' in everyday situations.
I object!"
Top five movies: Donnie Darko, The Lion King, Requiem for a Dream, Eddy's Million Dollar Cook-Off, 10 Things I Hate About You
Favorite movie quote: "Wake up, Donnie."
In my past life I was most likely: One of Michael Vick's dogs.
Dream job: Work for the FCC.
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Jim Morrison.
Catchphrase: "I love the smell of dead air in the morning."
Where I'm From:
Secaucus, NJ
Year & Major:
sophomore, JMC
Top Five Songs For A Saturday Night:
1. The Kinks- All Day and All of the Night
2. Girl Unit- Wut
3. Baths- Maximalist
4. Das Racist- hahahaha jk?
5. of Montreal- Hydra Fancies
Hobbies And Favorite Leisure Activities:
playing with my dog, listening to music while swimming underwater
Ideal First Date:
something creative/different
Fondest WSBU Memory:
banquet shenanigans
If You Could Have One Superpower What Would It Be?
to be in two places at once
What Cartoon Character from Nickelodeon Do You Identify Most With?
hmmm I guess I would have to say catdog
TV Shows I Enjoy Watching:
1. Modern Family
2. Mad Men
3. Sarah Palin's Alaska
Favorite Quote:
"There is a side of me that is always restless, and it's probably something i feel more tan ever because there is so much to do and there is less time than there was yesterday." -Neil Young
Top Five Movies:
1. Eegah
2. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
3. Rat Pfink a Boo-Boo
4. Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid
5.Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter
Favorite Thing About Myself:
well, it's probably my amazing personality, good looks, sarcastic wit, friendly demeanor, my organizational skills, I can go on and on. I really can't choose just one.
Favorite Guilty Pleasures:
being too cool
Favorite Cheese:
blue brie
Assistant Music Director
:: Jaclyn Brotherson
Year, major/minor: Sophomore; Philosophy/ Pre-Law major; J/MC minor.
Semesters on the board: this one, right here… yeah- this semester is my first.
Where I’m from: Supposedly my mother, but I don’t buy it.
Music on my iPod: Das Racist, Local Natives, Bob Dylan, Say Anything, Anthony Green, Grouplove, Major Lazer, Miike Snow, Modest Mouse, Newton Faulkner, Passion Pit, Vampire Weekend, Rusted Root, Frank Sinatra, the list goes on…
Why I joined the Buzz: To improve my athleticism.
One song I never get tired of hearing: Lately “boomerang,” by the Miniature Tigers.
Leisurely activities: Skiing, sailing, walking aimlessly around campus, eating, breathing, listening to 88.3 #TheBuzz.
The strangest talent I have: Selective hearing.
Top five movies: Hot Rod, Almost Famous, Anchorman, the Godfather series, Planet Earth.
Favorite movie quote: “I see dead people.”
In my past life I was most likely: Living my past life.
Dream job: To earn a PhD in Free-styling, while rapping all over the world.
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Django for a day, but Ferngully for life.
Catchphrase: “WE GET IT- HAVING A WITTY CATCH PHRASE IS COOL.” **emphasis on “WE GET IT.”
Public Relations Director
:: Karly Gombert
Year, major/minor: Junior J/MC-English Major
Semesters on the board: 4
Where I’m from: Ransomville, NY
Music on my iPod: Barney's Sing-a-Long Songs, Kidz Bop, Ke$ha and some occasional Barry White
One song I never get tired of hearing: The national anthem
Leisurely activities: skeet shooting, gopher racing, white-wine tasting
The strangest talent I have: mastery in jenga tower deconstruction
Top five movies: elmo in grouchland, snakes on a plane, glee: the movie, smart house, drake and josh go to hollywood
Favorite movie quote: "Goonies let sleeping dogs lie."
In my past life I was most likely: The Wizard of Oz
Dream job: Emma Watson
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Carl Frederickson
Catchphrase: "Let my people go."
Public Relations Co-Director
:: Allie Napoli
Year, major/minor: Freshman JMC major
Semesters on the board: Second semester
Where I’m from: Buffalo, New York
Music on my iPod: Ellie Goulding, Mumford & Sons, Never Shout Never, Imagine Dragons, and a ton of others!
Why I joined the Buzz: I wanted to try something different. Plus I love all of the people involved!
One song I never get tired of hearing:"Wannabe" by the Spice Girls
Leisurely activities: Coffee with friends, bowling, bike riding, meeting new people!
The strangest talent I have: I can write with both hands!
Top five movies: Slumdog Millionaire, Into the Wild, A Cinderella Story (Hilary Duff version...), The Words, Silver Linings Playbook
Favorite movie quote: From A Cinderella Story (quoting Babe Ruth): "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."
In my past life I was most likely: A panda bear :)
Dream job: To be the next Giuliana Rancic or Ryan Seacrest
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Lauren Conrad or Miley Cyrus
Catchphrase: "Absoluuuutely!"
Promotions Director
:: Gigi Weir
Year, major/minor: Junior Strategic Communications Major
Semesters on the board: Twooooo semesters
Where I’m from: Lincroft, New Jersey
Music on my iPod: Right now...A$AP Rocky, Major Lazer, Flume, Kendrick Lamar, David Bowie, and the Django soundtrack
Why I joined the Buzz: Great tunes. Great people.
One song I never get tired of hearing: September by Earth, Wind, and Fire
Leisurely activities: Sleeping
The strangest talent I have: I can lick my elbow
Top five movies: Goodfellas, Django Unchained, Inglorious Bastards, Aresenic and Old Lace, Some Like It Hot
Favorite movie quote: "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster."
Dream job: Ballerina
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Riff Raff
Catchphrase: "...what?"
Assistant Promotions Director
:: Chelsea Richey
Year, major/minor: Freshman, J/MC
Semesters on the board: This would be my first!
Where I’m from: Wayland, NY
Music on my iPod: Literally everything except for country
Why I joined the Buzz: Wanted to work for the station since I found out about it, and I have a passion for music.
One song I never get tired of hearing: Jumper by Third Eye Blind
Leisurely activities: Playing guitar, making art, destroying zombies in COD.
The strangest talent I have: I used to be able to gargle the Star-Spangled Banner… Haven’t tested that out in a while!
Top five movies: (1.) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (2.) Donnie Darko (3.) A Clockwork Orange (4.) Pineapple Express (5.)The Breakfast Club
Favorite movie quote: “I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. But now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit.”
In my past life I was most likely: John Lennon
Dream job: If I could pick anything…a singer in a band
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Ke$ha
Catchphrase: I don’t think I have one!
Sports Director
:: Mike Arena
Year, major/minor: Sophomore/JMC
Semesters on the board: THIRD but First as Sports Director
Where I’m from: Buffalo New York
Music on my iPod: In Your Eyes- Peter Gabriel
Why I joined the Buzz: I wanted to hang out with Scott Wozer.
One song I never get tired of hearing: Sister Christian by Night Ranger
Leisurely activities: Macaroni art, amateur plastic surgery, and ghouls.
The strangest talent I have: I CAN SNEEZE WITH MY EYES OPEN
Top five movies: 1. Goodfellas, 2. Forrest Gump, 3. Pulp fiction, 4. Rocky, 5. Breakfast Club
Favorite movie quote: Fortunately I keep my feathers numbered for just such an emergency- Foghorn Leghorn recited by Johnny Cash played by Jaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
In my past life I was most likely: John Stamos
Dream job: Willy Wonka
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Jimmy Buffett
Catchphrase: YOU DO YOU BOO BOO/ WHO WANTS TO GET PREGNANT TONIGHT
Sports Co-Director
:: Zach Warren
Year, major/minor: Junior JMC Major
Semesters on the board: This is my first, and I'm extremely pumped!
Where I’m from: Rochester NY
Music on my iPod: Sublime, The White Stripes, RHCP, Gorillaz, Simon & Garfunkel, and the complete soundtrack from the South Park Movie.
Why I joined the Buzz: To get into sports broadcasting.
One song I never get tired of hearing: "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness.
Leisurely activities: Crime Fighting and Vintage Baseball.
The strangest talent I have: I do a pretty awesome Mickey Mouse impression.
Top five movies: The Godfather, The Big Lebowski, South Park Bigger Longer and Uncut, Wet Hot American Summer, Bull Durham.
Favorite movie quote: "Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic." -Crash Davis Bull Durham
In my past life I was most likely: I'd like to think I was Jimmy Stewart, but that might be asking for too much.
Dream job: New York Yankees play-byplay commentator.
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: The guy who does movie trailer voiceovers so I can record myself saying some outrageously awesome things.
Catchphrase: "Yeah, I went a little overboard last night..."
News Director
:: Marissa Bruno
Year, major/minor: Junior JMC/History
Semesters on the board: 2
Where I’m from: The streets of Bogota, Colombia
Best Buzz memory: Banquet
Music on my iPod: Every genre except country
Favorite 90s song(s): Anything Backstreet Boys and wannabe
Favorite superhero/villain: BATMAN/Harvey Dent
Leisurely activities: lipsyncing to myself, walking or staring out the window and pretending I'm in music videos
Three things always in my fridge: Apples, Applesauce, Apple juice
Favorite late night snack: Chips and salsa
What would you do with $10 million dollars? Buy everyone sweaters and teach them how to dance
If you were a taco, what kind would you be? A fried taco
If you were on death row, what would your last meal be? Big Mac
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Al Roker
Assistant News Director
:: Jackie Roberts
Year, major/minor: Freshman, JMC Major/ Political Science Minor
Semesters on the board: First!
Where I’m from: Hamburg, NY
Music on my iPod: Taylor Swift, Ingrid Michaelson, Sam Cooke
Why I joined the Buzz: The people!
One song I never get tired of hearing: Gray or Blue by Jaymay
Leisurely activities: Reading, coffee-shop hopping, walking dogs
The strangest talent I have: Dog whisperer
Top five movies: “He’s Just Not That Into You,” “Clueless,” “The Wanderers,” “Rocky,” and “Now and Then”
Favorite movie quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
In my past life I was most likely: A dog :)
Dream job: Investigative Reporter
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Zooey Deschanel
Catchphrase: “Aww! You look so nice!”
Production Director
:: Joey Mullin
Year, major/minor: Junior J/MC
Semesters on the board: Third (?)
Where I’m from: Scituate Massachusetts
Music on my iPod: Enya's discography.
Why I joined the Buzz: So I could destroy it from within.
One song I never get tired of hearing: The Olympic Fanfare and Theme By Joh Williams
Leisurely activities: Logging
The strangest talent I have: I can do the Mashed Potato
Top five movies: 1. Titanic, 2. Pleasantville, 3. Star Trek, 4. Slumdog Millionaire, 5. Muppet Treasure Island
Favorite movie quote: "They're a good people, Cal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason, above all, I have sent them you. My only son." - Superman The Movie
In my past life I was most likely: A Rapper
Dream job: That job where you dig up glass out of sand recently struck by lightning.
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Lori Beth Denberg
Catchphrase: "Don't look at me."
Assistant Production Director
:: Matthew Tack
Year, major/minor: Sophomore Strategic Communications & Digital Media major
Semesters on the board: Spring 2013
Where I’m from: Born at Ellsworth AFB, SD; Raised in Sugar Grove, PA
Music on my iPod: As I Lay Dying, 2 Chainz, Radiohead, Gorillaz, The Black Keys, Coheed & Cambria, RHCP, Opeth, Pendulum, Tenacious D, Wiz Khalifa, Steely Dan, Muse, David Bowie, Coldplay, Franz Liszt, Laude Debussy, N.W.A., Snoop Dogg, Mozart, Bach, Eazy-E, Simon & Garfunkel, Rush, James Brown, Deadmau5, CCR, Zakk Wylde.
Why I joined the Buzz: I love the station, and I go where the cool people are.
One song I never get tired of hearing: The High Road by Broken Bells (213 plays on Itunes so far)
Leisurely activities: Skiing, hunting, soccer, piano
The strangest talent I have: I can touch my elbows together behind my back. (Don’t try this at home)
Top five movies: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The War Wagon, The Lord of the Rings (trilogy), Django.
Favorite movie quote: “Too weird to live, too rare to die!" ― Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
In my past life I was most likely: A pterodactyl.
Dream job: Comedy Commercial Script Writer
If I could live as one other person for a day it would be: Jimi Hendrix
Catchphrase: PEPSI.
Business Director
:: Christel Mendez
Where I’m from: Bronx, NY
Assistant Business Director
:: Sam Catalfamo
