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Hofstra Radio Alumni Audio Yearbook

Welcome to the unofficial oral history project of the Hofstra Radio Station (WHCH, WVHC, WRHU). The history of Hofstra Radio told by the people who have worked at the station over the last 60+ years. You can contact us at wrhu60 @ gmail.com

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The People of Hofstra Radio

At the heart of the continued success of Hofstra Radio are the people who have given their time, energy and passion to the station and to each other. Each individual story tells the history of Hofstra Radio.

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