Jim Schoonmaker's record is one few people can match. In addition to his various posts at WVBR, Jim also contributed to the startup of two international news networks (CNN and Alhurra) in his professional career. Outside of WVBR, Jim might've been the first Cornellian to learn about the biz through an opportunity with the International Radio and Television Society (IRTS). Jim is a regular face at Guild reunions, and he has one call-to-action to other fellow alumni.

Every so often, Ithaca College students would venture across the Hill to volunteer and work at WVBR. Bob Bellin was one of these students. In fact, he openly states that WVBR was cooler than WICB.