News Editor
Hometown: Salt Rock, WV
Major: Political Science & Journalism
Year: Junior
Post-Grad Plans: News Anchor or Political Reporter
Biography:
My name is Alyson Messinger, but my close friends call me Al. I am a junior, double-majoring in Political Science and Multimedia Journalism. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life until I found the radio station. Not only did it give me purpose, but it also gave me some of my best friends.
Station Stuff
Staffs: News, Music, Sports
Programs: NewsCenter88, Dad Rock with Alyson, Blues in the Jewel City, Classroom Concerts
Notable Awards:
2025 Hermes Creative Awards – Platinum – News Package | DEI Protest
2025 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Association – Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | DEI Protest
2026 Hermes Creative Awards – Platinum – Live Remote Program | 55th Annual Plane Crash Memorial Fountain Ceremony Broadcast
Favorite Game Called: Marshall March Madness Softball double header on March 6, 2026
Advice for Newcomers: Do not be afraid to ask questions. Everyone around you has been where you are, and they’re learning more everyday.
Favorite Song Played at the Station: In My Room- Julia Wolf
Favorite Station Memory: Ben Anderson in the trunk of John Boggess’s car
Favorite Station Event: Kickball
The Less Serious List
Favorite Sports: Baseball
Favorite Movies: Se7en, Over the Hedge, The Force Awakens
Favorite Shows: Supernatural, Parks and Recreation, Severance, The Boys
Favorite Books: The Book Thief – Markus Zusak
Favorite Artists/Bands: Ole 60, Fall Out Boy, Muscadine Bloodline, Microwave, Hot Mulligan, Dance Gavin Dance
Favorite Album: Folie a Deux – Fall Out Boy
What Song Describes Your Life: It’s a Great Day to Be Alive – Travis Tritt
Favorite Pastime: Spend time with family, watch youtube, watch baseball
Dream Vacation: Greece
