On October 21, 2022 the world lost “The Man, The Myth, The Legend” himself, Dr. Ralph “Doc Roc” Anttonen. Doc was a retired faculty member at Millersville University, where he acted as Director of the Exploratory Program, PA Announcer for and supporter of Ville Athletics, and advisor of the college radio station, 91.7 WIXQ. On what would have been Doc’s 83rd Birthday, his WIXQ Family has come together to celebrate his life and the impact he had on generations of students.

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On June 9, 2022, “Doc and Mama Roc” Ralph and Judy Anttonen celebrated 60 Years of Marriage. On this special edition of Scholastic Transmission, Shane interviews Doc and Mama about their long and storied union and the many highs and lows they have experienced together. From poor beginnings to new horizons in Millersville, PA, raising a family, crafting a legacy at Millersville University and 91.7 WIXQ, an unimaginable tragedy that rocked their world, and forever shaping the lives of many within their community - Doc and Mama reveal all while cherishing their love, commitment, and dedication to one another. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

Doc and Shane return for the second of a two-parter with Mid-Atlantic Meteorologist Matt Ritter. On Part 2, Matt discusses his 30 year career in meteorology - including his 20 year stint with WGAL News 8, his switch to radio working for WTOP-FM in Washington, D.C., and his pending journey with The National Weather Desk. Matt also provides advice for current and future Meteorology students, College Radio DJs, and his love for the live music scene in Lancaster/Central Pennsylvania. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

Doc and Shane are joined for the first of a two-parter by longtime Mid-Atlantic Meteorologist, Matt Ritter. On Part 1, Matt discusses life growing up and his ever-growing passion for music and the weather in his youth. Matt details his days in College at Millersville University and the profound impact his peers within meteorology and the radio station, WIXQ, had on him - and an appreciation for the confidence College Radio provided him to establish an on-air personality that he would later use for over 30 years within television and radio. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

Doc and Shane talk about the purpose College Radio serves for students to develop the interpersonal skills they will use for the rest of their lives - no matter how open or introverted one may be. Doc and Shane discuss various factors that may determine how much a student opens up - including their programming slot, the amount of DJs at the station, and the size and location of the studio on campus. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

Doc and Shane are joined by the final Station Manager under Doc’s advisement of Millersville University’s 91.7 WIXQ, Shannon Sisson. Shannon discusses how the College Radio station continuously shaped her entire college career - from the time she joined WIXQ and all throughout her journey as a leader of the station. Shannon also discusses her role as an ambassador for College Radio Day, why WIXQ was so much better than other campus Communications clubs, and Doc’s retirement as WIXQ Advisor. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

In celebration of the ten year anniversary of 91.7 WIXQ’s “Marauder Ball” dance, Doc and Shane welcome former College Radio Station Manager Daniella Singleton to Scholastic Transmission. Daniella discusses her embarrassing introduction to College Radio which fortunately led her to falling in love with her station at Millersville University. From there, she did everything in her power to grow it through on-air advertisements, campus promotions, the rise of social media, and coming together with her fellow staffers to create events like the Marauder Ball. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

Doc and Shane get philosophical this week on the podcast, as they talk about how friendships form at the College Radio station. Whether they are temporary or long-lasting, friendships can have an impact on the students and the radio station as a whole – especially if the once sturdy bond goes sour. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

Happy 4/20! Doc and Shane celebrate by trading stories about Marijuana’s influence in and out of their College Radio station. In addition, Doc also talks about the history that sex, parties, and alcohol played during his four decades as a College Radio station advisor. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

Doc and Shane are re-joined by Dr. Rob McKenzie, Station Advisor for East Stroudsburg University’s 90.3 WESS. On Part 2, Rob discusses his advisement of California State University, San Bernardino's KSSB (now known today as Coyote Radio) and for the past 30 years, WESS – where he used Doc Roc and his WIXQ roots to build the foundation of both stations. Rob also talks his disdain for automated radio and the alternatives to replace it - and of course, winning the 2014 mtvU Woodie Award for Best College Radio Station. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!