"TRI-PCV what's your request?" This can be heard every week from one of radio station KSTO's radio announcers when receiving phone calls from fans.

The acronym, TRI-PCV, represents three distinguished gentlemen: Herbert Washington (DJ Herb), Dexter (DJ D-Love) Watson, and John (DJ Boogie) Chapman. Washington is from Phoenix, Arizona, Watson is from Chicago, Illinois, and Chapman is from Alexandria, Virginia. Together, they host a show that is becoming increasingly popular on KSTO. The supporters who hang out with these fun-loving DJs at the station and their devoted fans enjoy their music and entertainment over the St. Olaf airwaves.

The party all started during Interim in January of last school year. There was a need for new DJs at KSTO. These three guys were already feeling indifferent to some of the music selections played by other radio shows on campus. Convinced that they could do a much better job than most, Washington, Watson, and Chapman decided to take the golden opportunity to get together and start a new radio show of their own.

What could be better than good friends conducting their own radio show? "We have good chemistry together," Washington comments.

The three students envisioned a show that was totally different than the other shows on the air. Plus, it would set a slightly different standard. This is the first "minority-based" radio show on campus. TRI-PCV influenced others such as the "Latin Lover" which airs from KSTO on Saturdays. "It's a center for minority groups while incorporating others as well," states Watson.

The show strives to accommodate all listeners. There is a wide variety of music being played during air times. R&B, rap, gospel, salsa, and jazz include many choices that attract their fans. This is also the only show that provides all these genres of music at the same time.

Conservative is not a word to describe this TRI-PCV. In fact, it is just the opposite. The environment that the show creates is more of a social load-off. With all the stress and responsibility that college can bring, somewhere to relax, release the serious mode, and just "chill" among friends and peers is the remedy that we sometimes need. There is usually a prayer at the beginning and ending of the show (and even during the show, if needed). People often pass through when traveling from one place to the other or call in and make music requests. Listeners can even call the station if there is something special they desire to announce or just call to say,"what's up?"

"The show brings about a special bond; a type of unity. This is good for us and our friends", comments Chapman.

So, get in on the party! It happens every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6pm.

Remember not to forget the host's motto; "Call us, or we'll call you."