Hands down the best radio station in Columbus…read more Commercial-free. No annoying DJs or mindless chatter. The morning show is fun and positive, without being 'cheery' or phony. It's random and upbeat without feeling forced. Great selection of rock, punk, pop, and hip hop. Even if you're not a devout Christian you will find this one your preset dial after just a few times listening. Only downside is because they are 100% listener-supported during pledge drive season you will find yourself wanting to switch away during the pitch, especially if you've already donated money yourself. More than worth it to have a great local station with no commercials.

Listen up, people. The Word is on your radio dial located at 880 AM. This station is legendary…read more It's one of the oldest, longest running radio stations in all of Ohio. Wherever you are in Ohio, chances are you'll be able to pick up The Word. This frequency reaches 80 of our state's 88 counties. Not bad, huh. Unfortunately, though, due to FCC regulations, WRFD has to discontinue their daily broadcast at dusk, because it interferes with WABC out of New York City. Wow! Now that's some reach! I'd much rather hear the programming on WRFD than the news and traffic out of the Big Apple! WRFD is one of the last stations in the Columbus market to offer the Word of God in an exclusive "Talk Only" format, i.e., without any music. Their schedule includes some of the best preachers and radio hosts in the country like James Dobson, Charles Stanley, Chuck Swindoll and John MacArthur. WRFD also features some of the best local Christian leaders. During your afternoon drive, you'll hear "Bob Burney Live". Bob is an award-winning local talk show host who never minces the truth as it relates to current events. On the weekends, you'll hear local hosts share their expertise in a myriad of professions from finances to medicine. One thing is for sure - you won't find any charlatans on this frequency. You will hear The Word as it was meant to be heard - honestly and humbly. For a breath of fresh air and the whole truth in a media world mired by deceit, tune into 880 AM today. You will be enriched.

I loved 103.5 when it was a smooth jazz format. I got tired of switching my radio dial and hearing…read morethe same songs over and over again, so it was very refreshing to land upon a station that not only played classical jazz, but also featured a bevy of new artists. The Harmonic Lounge was the highlight of my week. Then I tuned in to 103.5 yesterday, and thought I plugged in the wrong numbers. 1980s-era music was coming through my car radio. I then discovered that 103.5 had changed their name to "Rewind" and switched the format to pop tunes. Well.... Rewind is an appropriate term for rehashing music from two decades ago (Don't get me wrong, there are some songs from the '80s that I love, but I can hear them on many other stations). The station no longer stands out, but sounds like a lot of the other FM stations in Columbus. It lost its unique identity. 103.5 is now wallpaper for the masses and no longer a preset on my Bose.

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Ahhh, The Saver. As an undergrad this was the text I most studied. Anxiously awaiting its colorful…read moresplashy and trashy spreads each quarter and then "Saver-ing" each page. Lame pun, but totally true. The Saver is a comprehensive guide to everything food and service wise on campus. This is where you will find the name of every pizza place on High St. Only in The Saver will you find useful coupons for tanning and mystery tan. It is in these pages you can find the next place you will rent. The Saver also has text book coupons and oil change deals. Better entitled the Life Saver, this is the quarterly publication you need to live on campus.

I recently picked up the 7th issue of CMH magazine at the Gallery Hop. I'm still not sure what to…read morethink of CMH though. It's still new enough that it has a lot of potential but I still haven't quite figured out what their angle is. It definitely is pretty! It's full color, glossy and has really great, artistic photography. It's the stories that seem a bit weak and I often find myself wondering 'Why am I reading this?' They're on the right track (articles such as spring fashion trends and how to import wine to Columbus) but there's something missing to make it resonate as more than just a fluff piece. All the articles, photos, and models are from Columbus and they feature advertisements from Columbus as well. I think that CMH definitely has the potential to be a major player in the Columbus Magazine market as soon as they find and refine their niche.

I think of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore as real people, not fictional characters. Thank heavens the CW…read morefor aired the show. Applause! Applause! Some of the CWs other shows are cheesy but embarrassingly addicting like Beauty and the Geek and America's Next Top Model. You know you've wasted entire days watching model marathons! I really like the CW though. They are committed to the green movement, which is a great example since they're driving the media in Columbus. They give young talent an opportunity to gain experience by offering one position as the CW star each year. They're at almost every good-cause event in the city. They offer perks to viewers through a slurry of contests. And their brand is recognizable - how can you think of anything other than the CW when you see chartreuse? The CW audience is probably pre-teen to teen age, but even my mom watches some of their shows.

I have to give credit to the CW as this station seems to be everywhere! They are incredibly…read moreinvolved in the community and always running some great contests, etc. On the advice of a friend, I joined the CW Lounge Rewards program and have already won something!! It's so exciting!! Don't be jealous but I won advanced screening tickets to see The Duchess starring Keira Knightly. ;) They have some great prizes up for auction like the Jim Tressel signed things, Blue Jackets tickets, Columbus Fashion Week tickets (who knew there was one!!), gift cards, and so on. These aren't dinky prizes either! I am so excited and wish I would have signed up for this sooner! Granted, I'm the only one on the planet who doesn't watch Gossip Girl- - or so it seems- but this station is really cool and makes me want to take a second look.