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In this episode, Katherine Jewell revisits her ongoing research into WXPL, the college radio station at Fitchburg State University. Despite being caught up with end-of-semester duties, she shares their her oral history project insights, including the station's journey since the 1980s, its musical influence, and some notorious events. The episode highlights the station's deep connection with metal music, mentioning notable DJs, iconic artists they collaborated with, and memorable promos from bands like Alice Cooper and Motorhead. A plea for college radio alumni to help preserve radio history by digitizing old recordings, and teases the next episode featuring Karen Cox on jazz history.