Contrary to the "video killed the radio star" culture these days, WKPS-FM (The Lion 90.7) has seen nothing but success since they moved from the James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St., to the HUB-Robeson Center and radio may be making a comeback.

"Being in the HUB has made us part of the entire community. It's working out much better because people can see the DJs, bands and guests we have coming in. Since they can see what's going on, they're more inclined to be interested in what we're doing here," Michael Fecht, The Lion general manager, said.

The College of Communications needed WKPS out of the James Building by July 31, and the station started up again on Oct. 1 in room 9 on the first floor of the HUB right near the fish tanks.

In the past, the station has had local bands come in and guests such as the Ultimate Warrior and Larry Johnson. Fecht said hopefully now it will be easier to bring these special appearances to public attention and there will be more of a response.

The station has also seen an increase in people interested in working for WKPS. It already has about 150 DJs, and there are about 100 in the training class that is required to become a DJ, Fecht said.

"WKPS appeals to everyone because it's diverse and there are all different formats. We play hip-hop, classic rock, latin, metal, really anything that you can hear on a commercial radio station. And it's the only FM station on campus," Fecht said.

DJs have noticed more people calling in when they host contests and prizes. Dan Hausmann, program director for the station and also a DJ, said the numbers of phone calls and instant messages the station has been getting are "staggering."

"We're still getting the message out there and lots of people ask me about the station," said Luke Kedziora, treasurer of WKPS and also a DJ.

Fecht said that DJing is for people that want to practice being on the air and just generally for people who love music. Kedziora and Hausmann agree.

"The best part is the music and also just the ability to play for a mass audience," Kedziora said.

"It's like being on heroin. I feel sick when I'm not on the air. Plus it's something to do and the reaction you get is amazing," Hausmann said.

WKPS is on the air 24 hours a day, seven days a week and the only time it's not live is from 5 to 9 a.m. It's completely student run with students working on production, basic operations and media sales.

"The station will only be sounding better from this point on. The listeners and the DJs just seem more inspired," Hausmann said.