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Cherita McLaughlin
Radio Host, 88.9FM KJLU
Location: Jefferson City, MO United States
Joined: Feb 3rd, 2007

About (request update)

well i mean.. what makes all of us special? as for me.. i believe in a MIGHTY God who has brought me a long way! he got to me my wonderful HBCU, Lincoln University,MO! where i intern as a college rep for capitol records (yes THE capitol records lol) and i DJ at 88.9KJLU! umm.. what else.. im a taurus and im a good student, when motivated lol!

i DO have a fantastic man that i proudly call MINE! he is a man of the wonderful fraternity of Alpha Phi Alpha and he has helped make me who i am today!

My Interview Question

what drew you to your college/university?

Current Whereabouts:

my career! ive been a DJ at 88.9 KJLU, (were actually up for black college radio station of the year) ive been there for 3 years and i love it.. im actually building my audio portfolio so that i may have a record of all the commercials and interviews i have done.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

as far as LIFE im LOVING every second of it! Professional Aspirations.. i want to be the best ME i can be.. and if that happens to bring me in the ranks with Oprah Winfrey and/or Tyra Banks.. id just be more blessed for it.. i DO plan on making that gwap! lol college is EXPENSIVE and the least LIFE could do for me is provide a way and means of helpin me pay back these loans lol!

Education (request update)

Lincoln University -Missouri class of 2009

Undergrad Major: Journalism

Claim To Fame:

being a DJ on the millennium award winning 88.9 kjlu, the public radio voice of lincoln university, mo being a College Team Member for Capitol Records, NY being a Resident Advisor for Student Life

Most Memorable Moment:

Becoming the person people ran to when they were in trouble. and not being the person they ran WITH when they got in trouble. God is so good.

High School: Waynesville High School in Waynesville, MO class of 2005

Activities & Accomplishments:

FCA A+ Program

Best Memories:

GRADUATION DAY BABY! lol

Experience

I currently work with 88.9FM KJLU as Radio Host
I have 3 years of experience working in the Broadcasting/Public Communications industry.

Resident Advisor | Lincoln University
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s)
Manage fifth floor of Dawson Hall and coordinate campus events in cultural, social, community service, and educational categories.

Capitol College Team Representative | Capitol Records
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s)
Coordinate and host listening parties for new releases from Capitol's artists.

Radio Host | 88.9FM KJLU
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s)
Host jazz show on Wednesday afternoons and hip hop show with top twenty countdown on Friday nights, work as board operator and do meter readings.

Activity

RUNS HOUSE

okay.. so i normally dont blog.. and im sure i rarely will. but i was watching today. and rev runs oldest son was graduating high school. so he bought him a car (i forgot what kind). but two of his yo ...more
Posted by Cherita McLaughlin on October 31st, 2007 • 5,103 Views