2023-24’ KDAWG Staff

Hi! I’m Marin (she/hers) and I’m the station manager of KDAWG. I’m a senior double majoring in Creative Writing and Media Visual Culture Studies. I joined KDAWG because I love how it’s such a welcoming and fun space that encourages creativity and builds community. It’s been my favorite experience here at Redlands. Three songs that would be on the soundtrack to my life are Maple Syrup Tears (Huron John), The Thrill by Wiz Khalifa, and Hopeless by Halsey

Paul Dempsey, He/him, senior Music Composition Major Equipment Director I have a large passion for recording studios and music production. Joining KDAWG lets me share this passion with other students! Some of my favorite songs are: Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring Death Grips, Big Dipper Herbie Hancock, Watermelon Man (off Headhunters)

My name is Ruben Avila aka DJ SNAX, Diesel Santana, or Nomad the son of the Mothership Connection. I’m from Perris California born x raised. I play football, I DJ, and I rap a little bit. I like movies, anime and all other types of cool stuff. I take pictures sometimes.

Hi! My name’s Natalie (she/her/hers), I’m a Creative Writing Major, and English Minor and I’m the Creative Director for KDAWG! I joined because my roommate Marin was in it and seemed to have so much fun that I decided to join and I’m so glad that I did! Three songs that I think would be on the soundtrack to my life are En El Olvido by Omar Apollo, Teenage Fantasy by Jorja Smith and United in Grief by Kendrick Lamar.

Lelah Boyd(she/her/hers) Senior Media and Visual Culture DJ I joined KDAWG because I wanted to show my creative expression through music and I also wanted to create a sense of diversity through music, so everyone feels like they have something to listen to even if they have niche music taste. Clay Pigeons Michael Cera, Rackz got me Yeat, and Mon Autre Juniore

Mark Pecci , he/him/his , DJ , Joined KDAWG because of passion, Soundtrack to his life: Something About Us Dazed and Confused Kiss of Life

Hey! I’m Catie (she/her), I’m from the Chicago suburbs, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Biology. I’m a DJ here at KDAWG and I joined because I loved hosting a radio show in high school and wanted to share that love here too! Three songs that would be in the soundtrack to my life would be Vienna by Billy Joel, You’re Gonna Go Far by Noah Kahan, and Lovers Rock by TV Girl!

Emily Bouvet, she/her, first year! Music Education! Secretary! I joined because I love music and have always had an appreciation for the radio! Three songs on the soundtrack to my life are: Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl by Olivia Rodrigo Foolish One by Taylor Swift Till Forever Falls Apart by Finneas and Ashe

Hey, I'm Alyssa (she/her)! I am a sophomore and a psychology major here at Redlands. I recently joined KDAWG as a field reporter in order to get more involved on campus and hang out with some really awesome people! If I had a soundtrack to my life the first three songs that would play would be My Eyes by the Lumineers, You Don't Own Me by Lesley Gore, and the Pitch Perfect Riff Off... obviously.

Cyrus Pourhosseini, he/him, senior, Media and Visual Culture, I’m a field reporter. I joined KDAWG because it looked like a lot of fun and the people are really nice! I also wanted to help bring people a fun radio station that everyone on campus can listen to! Three songs that would be on the soundtrack of my life would be: The Best Damn Thing, Good Time, and Turn Around (5,4,3,2,1).