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WUMS
File:Rebel Radio.png
Broadcast areaUniversity/Oxford, Mississippi
Frequency92.1 MHz
BrandingRebel Radio 92.1
Programming
FormatTop 40, Alternative
Ownership
OwnerStudent Media Center of the University of Mississippi
History
Call sign meaning
WUMS = W University of MiSsissippi
Technical information
Facility ID63562
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT145 meters
Transmitter coordinates
34.40333; -89.40361
Links
WebcastNone
Websitewww.921rebelradio.com

WUMS (92.1 FM, "Rebel Radio") is a student-run formatted college radio station in University, Mississippi. WUMS is owned and licensed by the Student Media Center of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). WUMS serves University/Oxford, Mississippi and the surrounding area in Lafayette County with an ERP of 3,000 watts. Rebel Radio is one of the few commercially-licensed collge radio stations in the country. Rebel Radio is run by DJs of various majors. Rebel Radio is part of the student-run Student Media Center at Ole Miss.

Programming

WUMS programming consists of top 40 music and multiple genres of Rock music.

Staff

As of February 2008, Will East is station manager as well as music and program director, Jason Caviness is news director, Ben Garrett is the sports director, and Paul Scott is the production and promotions manager.

Free-Throw Challenge

All DJs and staff members of Rebel Radio compete in 92.1's Free-Throw Challenge. The current all-time high scores are:
1) WILL EAST-19 SHOTS IN A ROW.
2) TIE-JOSH BUTLER-15 IN A ROW.
2) TIE-JONATHAN WALKER-15 IN A ROW.
3) BEN GARRETT-14 IN A ROW.