College DJ broadcasts for 104 straight hours

By Associated Press, 9/10/2003

WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Carroll College student Rey Monis stayed awake for more than five days -- and it wasn't even finals week.

The senior disc jockey at the college's radio station was broadcasting nonstop for 104.5 hours. He hopes to get into the Guinness Book of Records, which lists the current DJ marathon mark at 103.5 hours, set in October 2001 in Stockholm, Sweden.

"It's just a rush," said Monis, a business major who has worked as a DJ at college-owned radio station WCCX-FM since his freshman year.

Known to listeners as "Doctor Worm," the 21-year-old student from Lombard, Ill., began his marathon at 7:30 a.m. Friday. He played hundreds of rock and hip-hop CDs at the FM frequency 104.5.

Monis said he wanted to come up with a stunt for his last year on campus and to call attention to WCCX. The tiny 10-watt station is barely powerful enough to reach listeners outside Waukesha.

"This is the biggest thing I could come up with," Monis said.

Guinness spokesman Stuart Claxton said it could take several weeks to verify Monis' record through eyewitness accounts, video footage and other evidence.

Monis said he stayed awake by enjoying the music, dancing, eating occasionally and drinking water and Gatorade. He also felt re-energized by passing supporters.

Under Guinness' rules, he was allowed a 15-minute break every six hours, which he usually spent walking outside for fresh air.

Monis signed off the air at 4 p.m. Tuesday with a song by pop group Barenaked Ladies called "Who Needs Sleep?"


Home > News > Nation College DJ broadcasts for 104 straight hours By Associated Press, 9/10/2003 WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Carroll College student Rey Monis stayed awake for more than five days -- and it wasn't even finals week. The senior disc jockey at the college's radio station was broadcasting nonstop for 104.5 hours. He hopes to get into the Guinness Book of Records, which lists the current DJ marathon mark at 103.5 hours, set in October 2001 in Stockholm, Sweden. "It's just a rush," said Monis, a business major who has worked as a DJ at college-owned radio station WCCX-FM since his freshman year. Known to listeners as "Doctor Worm," the 21-year-old student from Lombard, Ill., began his marathon at 7:30 a.m. Friday. He played hundreds of rock and hip-hop CDs at the FM frequency 104.5. Monis said he wanted to come up with a stunt for his last year on campus and to call attention to WCCX. The tiny 10-watt station is barely powerful enough to reach listeners outside Waukesha. "This is the biggest thing I could come up with," Monis said. Guinness spokesman Stuart Claxton said it could take several weeks to verify Monis' record through eyewitness accounts, video footage and other evidence. Monis said he stayed awake by enjoying the music, dancing, eating occasionally and drinking water and Gatorade. He also felt re-energized by passing supporters. Under Guinness' rules, he was allowed a 15-minute break every six hours, which he usually spent walking outside for fresh air. Monis signed off the air at 4 p.m. Tuesday with a song by pop group Barenaked Ladies called "Who Needs Sleep?"