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WDBM (88.9 FM), East Lansing, Michigan, United States, branded Impact 88.9, is a 2,000 watt, Class A, student-run college radio station at Michigan State University that broadcasts to listeners in the Lansing metropolitan area. The signal can be heard as far south as Jackson, Michigan, southeast almost to Brighton, and north to Alma, far beyond its 60 dBu service contour which represents its clearest signal. The station is the successor to the Michigan State Network, which in the 1970s was the nation's largest college carrier current radio network, and had studios in several MSU dormitories. The network was eventually consolidated to one carrier current station, WLFT ("Tune to the Left"), which broadcast from the former WKAR studios on the third floor of the MSU Auditorium Building. This was also the first home of WDBM-FM. Source
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| Scope | Local, Student/Alumni |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Lansing |
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Search ArticlesSet Spotlight | Go! at the Kript
As we barrel towards midsummer, East Lansing begins to sound a little desolate. After the student population disperses to hometowns, vacations and study abroad trips, an uncanny quiet drapes over the town. The nightly pulse of rave beats subsides, vague garage-guitars vanish and shows stall to a halt. And yet, if you know where to look, you can find life. Ironically, I found it most recently at a local venue — The Kript.
Behind the Mask 2026-27 | Episode 1
Summer Shenanigans + Austin Graham joins the show! July 11, 2026 Categories: Welcome to Behind The Mask, Season 14! In this episode, Jack and Gabe break down the historic 2026 NHL Draft for MSU, look at the newcomers on the roster, preview the schedule, and welcome special guest Austin Graham to the show. About the Contributors Jackson is the Sports Director at Impact 89FM. He is also the voice of MSU Hockey on the Impact. Jackson is a junior at Michigan State majoring in journalism.
Album Review | you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, cultivates a sound we’ve yet to hear from the singer-songwriter, and experiments conceptually with a chronological musical retelling of a relationship. Rodrigo acknowledged in her sophomore album Guts it was time for a change; “teenage dream,” the album’s conclusion, teased Rodrigo breaking away from her signature teenage angst as she continues to grow as an artist and human.
NASCAR returns to Michigan International Speedway for the Firekeepers Casino 400
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“Bury addicts of power/ It’s no surprise to me/ They find the air/ To puff their chest/ In the time of I can’t breathe” Mike Green opens his sophomore album Hang The Moon, Pt. 1 with the juxtaposed sound and lyric that defines the work itself. Green challenges the notions of conformity and social incohesion with compelling lyrical sentiments accompanied by his signature rock sound.
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At its core, punk is a style about rejecting the molds of modernity, and expressing oneself. It converges the fashion world with the musical world, and what is birthed is a genre of self expression that has influenced so many artists over the years since its inception.
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Categories: April 27, 2026 In this episode of New Music Dispatch, music director Leo Ackerman discusses sweet indie pop from Avalon Emerson, teaching oneself how to play jazz drums, and hidden gems on the wretched site of RateYourMusic.com.
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This episode explores how Michigan State University Libraries support students during finals week by offering study spaces, resources, and stress-relief activities to help them succeed and stay balanced.
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EAST LANSING- Michigan State football’s final spring practice of 2026 was held on Saturday at Spartan Stadium and the public’s first look at new head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Under a gloomy sky, more than 50 new faces across the roster and coaching staff gave the Spartans faithful the chance to see the fruits of a long offseason of change. Here are some things to take from the 2026 Spring Showcase.