Senior Michael McCullough is a communication/journalism major with emphases in electronic media and public relations.
McCullough joined The Slate in 2016 as assistant web director and then became web director.
His freshman year, McCullough stepped out of his hometown of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and decided to make Shippensburg University his new home away from home.
“Coming to Pennsylvania was an adjustment because I did not know anybody,” McCullough said.
McCullough adjusted to the new atmosphere by joining the Red Raider Marching Band’s Drumline in 2013 and continued until 2016.
He also took on the role of drumline section leader for the 2015–2016 season.
In his spare time, he enjoys to drum, listen to music and go biking and swimming in the warmer months.
Having a love for being behind the microphone, McCullough started his path in radio on WSYC, SU’s radio station. McCullough is currently an on-air personality for 104.7 WAYZ in Greencastle.
McCullough hosts the show “Afternoon Tailgate with Mike” on Saturdays from 3–7 p.m.
“I love being on air because you can influence people’s day,” McCullough said. “ Whether it’s playing their favorite songs or giving away concert tickets, you have a lot of power to turn someone’s day around for the good.”
Upon graduation, McCullough hopes to enter the radio broadcasting field and to have his own nationally syndicated radio show. McCullough’s other dream job includes the public relations/corporate communications field for a major network, such as the Country Music Association (CMA).
A quote McCullough lives by is: “I always told myself, don’t quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life like a champion” — Muhammad Ali.
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