Athletes qualify early for postseason
Bobby Scott, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
They may not have many members, but that has not stopped University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Women’s Track from qualifying for five events in the conference championships May 3-4 at Glenville (W.Va.)State College. The Lady Cats placed in five different events March 23 at the Juniata Invitational. The... Read more »
Campus outage causes inconvenience
Andy Hsiao Chung, News Editor
April 3, 2013
A campus power glitch March 22 caused a confusion with malfunctioning telephone lines and cash registers. Students were limited to pay only in cash; and some, who did not see the piece of paper hung on the register that said Sodexo workers weren’t accepting credit cards, were confounded. Some Sodexo... Read more »
Four candidates are seeking election
Brandon Zeris, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2013
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Novak set for stand-up show
Brandon Zeris, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2013
Many students have eagerly awaited a Pitt-Johnstown spring concert announcement. Music lovers may soon be disappointed, but comedy fans can rejoice. B.J. Novak, known for roles on “The Office” and “Inglorious Basterds,” is to perform a stand-up routine at 8 p.m. April 5 in the Pitt-Johnstown... Read more »
College family matters for new vice president
Eric Kieta, Staff Writer
March 26, 2013
Former Pitt-Oakland Associate Dean of Students and Residence Life Director Shawn Brooks is to be Pitt-Johnstown’s Student Affairs Vice President. UPJ President Jem Spectar announced Brooks as the successful candidate for the position March 8. “With a clear passion for working with students, Dr. Brooks... Read more »
New ideas considered for summer classes
Kylee Whistler, Copy Editor
March 26, 2013
Pitt-Johnstown students can expect to see changes made to classes offered in the summer term. According to Academic Affairs Vice President Janet Grady, a faculty/student committee plans to meet and discuss the possible summer class changes. “We are not making major changes to the schedule this summer,... Read more »
Advocate to host presidential debate
March 6, 2013
The Advocate members are to be hosting a public debate at 7 p.m. March 27 for student government presidential candidates. The debate is to be held in the Cambria Room in the Student Union, and moderated by Advocate’s Editor-in-Chief Brandon Zeris, Advertising and Circulation Director Trevor Monk... Read more »
Grads shop at bazaar
Amstrid Gomez, Copy Editor
March 6, 2013
A video of last year’s commencement ceremony played on a large screen as students entered the Cambria Room last Tuesday. The 2013 Pitt-Johnstown Graduation Fair was underway. Staff members sat at tables designated to help students with questions, while photographer Gary Kvorjak was ready to take photos. Kvorjak... Read more »
Liaisons may lose out due to revamp
Sean Sauro, Managing Editor
March 6, 2013
Some Pitt-Johnstown student mentors may be eliminated, as RealWorld Program administrators are to revamp the program’s evaluation process. During the enrollment process, while filling out housing applications, freshmen are prompted to choose an interest field, according to RealWorld Interest Group... Read more »
Students plead to retake
Andy Hsiao Chung, News Editor
March 6, 2013
The Student Government Association members have drafted a plea for Pitt-Johnstown administrators to allow students to retake classes in which they have received a grade of C or above. The issue was first brought up in a student government meeting in February and were widely discussed by student leaders. According... Read more »