THE QUARTERBACK
Executive Producer of Lovercall
THE MUSICIAN
Lovercall Producer
BUMBLEBEE
Lovercall Producer
Hello!
We are The Quarterback, The Musician and Bumblebee: producers and hosts of the radio show Lovercall, right here in Fredonia.
Lovercall is an anonymous late-night talk show about love, relationships and more.
Students who are guests on the show use codenames to protect their identities when discussing potentially personal topics, hence the codenames of the writers of this column.
This is your reminder that none of the hosts or guests are professionals, and everything stated is based on personal experiences.
“The Quarterback” is a 21-year-old cisgender man who uses he/him pronouns and is a senior at Fredonia.
“The Musician” is a 23-year-old gender-fluid person who uses they/she pronouns and is a senior at Fredonia.
“Bumblebee” is a 19-year-old questioning person who uses he/she/they pronouns and is a sophomore at Fredonia.
On each episode, the hosts and guests of Lovercall participate in a variety of segments.
The cast discusses a relevant news story, a date idea, a wacky game and a main topic for the episode.
Listeners can submit their questions or seek advice via Fredonia Radio’s Instagram, @fredonia_radio, on YikYak or through the QR code provided in this column.
We answer your questions live on the radio, then add them to this column in case you missed the episode.
The show is broadcast weekly throughout the semester on Wednesday nights from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. on WDVL 89.5 on fredoniaradio.com.
This column runs in conjunction with Lovercall and can be found in print or online at fredonialeader.org.
Date idea of the week
We hope to provide fellow students with fun and unique date ideas every episode.
These date ideas aren’t just for romantic partners — you could go with your friends, classmates or even go solo for a fun activity in Fredonia.
This week, you’re going to embrace your spiritualist side and go see a psychic!
As “out there” as it sounds, this could actually be a lot of fun.
While many people believe psychics to be little more than experts of pseudo psychology, others fully believe that there are people who can see into the future.
Whether you believe it or not, going to see a psychic can be something to spice things up.
It’s important to take whatever you hear from your reading with a grain of salt.
Don’t get too worked up if what you hear isn’t a favorable outlook for the future.
On the flip side, if you hear something positive about the future, why not believe it and think of it as something to look forward to?
There’s no harm in believing in something positive even if it doesn’t come to fruition.
All in all, the idea of seeing a psychic is meant as more of a fun outing than a legitimate look into your future.
You don’t have to go far to find them, either!
Just off Route 60 near Cassadaga, the Lily Dale Assembly is home to several psychics, mediums and more spiritual experts.
In its early days, Lily Dale was a key location in the women’s rights movement in New York State, and Susan B. Anthony spoke at the Assembly several times.
Lily Dale is only a 15-minute drive from Fredonia, so it provides a short getaway for all your spiritual desires!
No matter who you go with or where you go, we at Lovercall hope you have fun and find out something wonderful that may await you in the future!
Red, Yellow and Green Flags
This week we talked about red, yellow and green flags.
In the world of modern dating, people often talk about “red flags,” “yellow flags” and “green flags” when evaluating potential partners, but at their core, these flags are really about one thing: safety.
Red flags point to behaviors or attitudes that may indicate emotional, psychological or even physical unsafety in a relationship, while green flags suggest a person is capable of contributing to a healthy, secure partnership.
Yellow flags fall somewhere in the middle, signaling areas that may warrant more observation or discussion.
Ultimately, paying attention to these signs can help people better protect their emotional well-being and make more informed choices about who they let into their lives.
One of the clearest indicators of someone’s character we discussed was how they treat people in underprivileged or service positions.
Someone who is rude to food servers, dismissive toward retail workers or openly disrespectful to those they perceive as “beneath” them is displaying a major red flag.
These behaviors can reveal entitlement, lack of empathy and poor emotional regulation.
Similarly, small acts of inconsideration — such as refusing to return a shopping cart or yelling unnecessarily in public — may seem minor on the surface, but they often reflect broader attitudes about respect, responsibility and consideration for others.
We also talked about how there is often a green flag opposite every red flag.
Where rudeness and selfishness signal concern, empathy and intentionality show promise.
A person who takes an active interest in other people’s passions, asks thoughtful questions and genuinely engages with what matters to others demonstrates care and emotional investment.
Strong communication, one of the foundations of Lovercall, is another major green flag.
Healthy partners can express themselves clearly, listen attentively and put in effort to maintain the relationship rather than expecting it to thrive on autopilot.
Perhaps most importantly, emotionally mature individuals can sit down and have serious conversations without becoming defensive, hostile or angry.
The ability to navigate conflict calmly is often what separates healthy relationships from harmful ones.
At the end of the day, recognizing red, yellow and green flags is not about judging people for every flaw or imperfection — it’s about identifying patterns that affect emotional safety and relationship health.
No one is perfect, but the way someone treats others, communicates during conflict and manages their emotions can reveal whether they are likely to be a source of security or stress.
In dating and relationships, paying attention to those signs can make the difference between building something healthy and overlooking behaviors that may become harmful.
Reach out! Do you want to ask the creators of Lovercolumn a question? Do you want advice? Fill out our form using our new QR code.
Interested in being a guest on Lovercall? Email mvolz@fredonia.edu or visit Fredonia Radio Systems, located in McEwen Hall 115 and open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“The Quarterback,” “The Musician” and “Bumblebee” are members of Fredonia Radio Systems and are involved in the production of Lovercall.