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Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Claire Bacarella

Claire Bacarella, News Director

Claire Bacarella (she/her) is a Broadcast Journalism major and is super excited to be the News Director this year! A fun fact about her is that she is also a content creator on TikTok.

“Karma is a cat, purring in my lap ‘cause it loves me” – Taylor Swift

All content by Claire Bacarella
MSU faculty, staff and students rally in support of higher education

MSU faculty, staff and students rally in support of higher education

Claire Bacarella, News Director
April 24, 2025
Decades of advocacy realized: MSU opens Multicultural Center

Decades of advocacy realized: MSU opens Multicultural Center

Claire Bacarella, News Director
February 14, 2025
A small fire burns in a light fixture at the Lansing Center during the MLK Day of Celebration Luncheon. The fire was extinguished and the event resumed as normal. Photo credit: Will McKarns/WDBM

Fire interrupts MLK Day of Celebration

Claire Bacarella, News Director
January 28, 2025
Detroit Auto Show returns to January roots with star-studded Charity Preview

Detroit Auto Show returns to January roots with star-studded Charity Preview

Claire Bacarella, News Director
January 11, 2025
MSU students react to VP debate, host watch parties

MSU students react to VP debate, host watch parties

Claire Bacarella and Tessa Kresch
October 8, 2024
The Undercurrent – International students

The Undercurrent – International students

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
April 15, 2024
Dorothy Paad with her children's books, "Dance Your Dance, Sing Your Song," "Dorothy Is Moving Mountains," and "Dorothy Is Teaching Teachers." She is in the process of working on a fourth book. Photo credit: Eric Paad

Existing versus living

Claire Bacarella, News Editor
April 8, 2024
Michigan State University graduates Haley Kluge and Nathaniel Gaynor are recognized on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Photo credit: Haley Kluge and Nathaniel Gaynor

Journalism alumni recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list

Claire Bacarella, News Editor
March 19, 2024
The Undercurrent – Spartan Success with Nathaniel Gaynor

The Undercurrent – Spartan Success with Nathaniel Gaynor

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
February 19, 2024
Long Drink, long lines: Miles Teller in East Lansing

Long Drink, long lines: Miles Teller in East Lansing

Claire Bacarella, News Editor
February 7, 2024
The Undercurrent – Spartan Success with Haley Kluge

The Undercurrent – Spartan Success with Haley Kluge

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
January 29, 2024
The Undercurrent – Under the Spartan Helmet

The Undercurrent – Under the Spartan Helmet

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
December 4, 2023
The Undercurrent – SMB Drum Major

The Undercurrent – SMB Drum Major

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
November 13, 2023
The Michigan Corgi Club brings Corgis to the MSU Rock on Oct. 18. for the Corgis and Cider event as a part of their Mental Health Awareness Week. Photo Credit: Peyton Skiver/WDBM

Mental Health Awareness Week aims to help students destress

Claire Bacarella, News Editor
November 10, 2023
The Undercurrent – Jeff Witzkie: Spartans in Hollywood

The Undercurrent – Jeff Witzkie: Spartans in Hollywood

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
October 16, 2023
The Undercurrent – Freshmen reflect on their first month at MSU

The Undercurrent – Freshmen reflect on their first month at MSU

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
October 1, 2023
Mackenzie McElroy's service dog Rocky sits on her lap. They go almost everywhere together, including on a recent trip to Brazil. Photo Credit: Claire Bacarella/WDBM

Behind the vest: September is National Service Dog Month

Claire Bacarella, News Editor
September 30, 2023
Members of the four tribes compete in Survivor MSU challenge. Photo Credit: Logan Davis/@lewgans_photography on Instagram

Survivor Michigan State brings cutthroat competition and reality TV drama to campus

Claire Bacarella and Taylor Truszkowski
September 24, 2023
Maya Schuhknecht waving to the audience at the Frauenthal Center in Muskegon after being crowned Miss Michigan on June 17. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in graphic design from MSU this spring. Photo Credit: courtesy of Maya Schuhknecht

MSU alum speed-paints her way to the Miss America stage

Claire Bacarella, News Editor
September 18, 2023

The Undercurrent – Miss Michigan

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
September 18, 2023
The Undercurrent – Combo for a change

The Undercurrent – Combo for a change

Claire Bacarella
April 30, 2023
The Spartan Thrift Club hosts thrift swaps for students to exchange unique items they have thrifted

How MSU students are going green

Claire Bacarella
April 23, 2023
The Undercurrent – Tyler Oakley: from MSU to stardom

The Undercurrent – Tyler Oakley: from MSU to stardom

Claire Bacarella, News Producer of The Undercurrent
April 16, 2023
MSU graduate student Kalei Glozier in his Squishmallows room

MSU students find comfort in stuffed toys

Claire Bacarella
April 13, 2023
The Undercurrent – Seniors reflect on their time at MSU

The Undercurrent – Seniors reflect on their time at MSU

Claire Bacarella
April 10, 2023
The Undercurrent – Finding Tik Tok fame at MSU

The Undercurrent – Finding Tik Tok fame at MSU

Claire Bacarella
March 27, 2023
MSU student scrolling on TikTok

TikTok bans at Auburn raise questions on the app’s fate at MSU

Claire Bacarella
March 2, 2023
The Undercurrent – MSU student turns passion into a business

The Undercurrent – MSU student turns passion into a business

Claire Bacarella
February 27, 2023
The Undercurrent – MSU student speedpaints her way to Miss Michigan

The Undercurrent – MSU student speedpaints her way to Miss Michigan

Claire Bacarella
February 13, 2023
The Undercurrent – Exploring MSU’s Housing Options

The Undercurrent – Exploring MSU’s Housing Options

Claire Bacarella
February 13, 2023
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