When WZLY 91.5 FM went on air in 1942, it became the first all-women college radio station—and it has rocked the airwaves ever since. But now, following a trend among college stations, WZLY is investigating selling its frequency and only broadcasting online.

To broadcast over its FM frequency, the station has to follow all the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These rules have changed over the years and have become difficult for the student-run organization to comply with, says General Manager Ornela Xhori ’15. Also, there are benefits to webcasting only, like not having to avoid certain music for fear of violating the FCC’s restrictions on “inappropriate” material. Furthermore, even students on campus tend to listen online. Webcasting “is where the future of radio seems to be headed,” says Xhori. “If WZLY is going to stay relevant, we need to stay at the front of these technological changes and be open to change.”

The students hope to use some of the profits to create an emergency fund. Selling the license is a long process, says Xhori, but WZLY is doing research to make sure it’s the best step. Stay tuned to WZLY.net.