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College Radio Thrives: Elias Herrera's 'Papunky' Legacy

11/21/2025

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Elias Herrera, a senior marketing major at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, prepares for his radio show "Papunky" on KXLU.
College radio remains resilient in the internet era, with about 1,000 active stations, according to professor Katherine Rye Jewell.
Herrera's show reflects a fusion of genres and honors his grandfather's legacy.
KXLU features diverse programming, including opera and reggae, illustrating the enduring influence of college radio in popular culture.

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Elias Herrera, a senior marketing major at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, prepares for his radio show "Papunky" on KXLU.
College radio remains resilient in the internet era, with about 1,000 active stations, according to professor Katherine Rye Jewell.
Herrera's show reflects a fusion of genres and honors his grandfather's legacy.
KXLU features diverse programming, including opera and reggae, illustrating the enduring influence of college radio in popular culture.