Communication Arts students at Bluefield University have launched The Rambler, a podcast named in tribute to the institution’s mascot, Victor E. Ram. Six episodes are now available to stream at https://burampage.com/rampage-podcasts-and-video-news/.
“We’re trying to grow technologically with the trends in the industries our students will be going into,” said graphic communication professor Allen Roberts. “This is phase one of bringing technology onto campus that students need to be successful in a multimedia career path.”
The podcast is an extension of The Rampage student newspaper, which was founded in 1987 and revamped as a magazine and news website in 2018. Students concentrating in modern media, digital marketing, or graphic communication work on The Rampage and The Rambler to gain experience in content creation and promote student voices across the campus community. Students may serve as writers, editors, graphic designers, social media managers, photographers, videographers, and broadcasters.
In the first few episodes of The Rambler, Rampage broadcasters Bruce Chaney, Elle Gunter, Caleb Honaker, and Karyss Milby discussed student ministries, campus wellness events, international missions, and managing stress. Since the podcast’s debut on February 6, 2025, guest appearances have included campus pastor Mason West, wellness center graduate assistant Julia Atkins, and Missions Club vice president Sara Dunphy.
The podcast is possible because of a donation toward new multimedia technologies that closely align with what students will encounter in future work environments.
“Our first step on that was to look at podcasting equipment because of the growing market,” Roberts shared. “I envision the upper floor of the art building becoming a studio environment for students to replicate what they may see in a television studio or other areas where they may work.”
Students interested in contributing to The Rambler may contact Professor Allen Roberts at [email protected], and students interested in contributing to The Rampage may contact Professor Chris Shoemaker at [email protected].