Students suggest easing alcohol rules
Brandon Zeris, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown Student Government Association members have approved revamped alcohol rules to propose to Pitt-Oakland Judicial Affairs, eliminating certain restrictions to make Pitt-Johnstown’s policy closer to Pennsylvania law. Student Government Secretary Alexis Prusick said that campus officials... Read more »
Windows 8 undergoing compatibility testings
Luis Torres, Copy Editor
December 5, 2012
Campus distribution of a newly released Windows operating system is delayed until compatibility with current systems is ensured, stated a Nov. 5 announcement on Pitt-Oakland’s Information Technology website. Windows 8, released Oct. 26, promises to deliver a more interactive and intuitive platform,... Read more »
Gadget grabbers cause classrooms to lock up
Brandon Zeris, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2012
UPJ Information Technology Vice President Jeffrey Sernell sent an email Nov. 19 to all professors asking for their help to prevent classroom electronic-devic thefts. Five university-owned computers were stolen Nov. 16 from Pitt-Johnstown classrooms, prompting increased security measures to be put in... Read more »
Nursing Building work beats schedule
Andy Hsiao Chung, News Editor
December 5, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown’s Alumni and Community Relations Robert Knipple said progress on the Nursing and Health Sciences Building is going smoothly. “As of last week, we are actually two days ahead of (construction) schedule,” Knipple said. “If we have a mild winter we should continue to make an advanced... Read more »
Wi-Fi expands
Brandon Zeris, Managing Editor
November 14, 2012
Work on the next Pitt-Johnstown wireless Internet expansion was to have begun Monday, eventually to extend the service to all townhouses and lodges, university officials said Thursday. Townhouse residents likely will be able to connect to the wireless network from their campus residence by Thanksgiving,... Read more »
Man finds gobbler glory
Sean Sauro, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2012
As the holiday season approaches, amateur and professional chefs across the country seem to share a common interest in preparing poultry. For one Johnstown local area resident however, turkey is more than a meal reserved for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For him, turkey is a way of life, and he’s been... Read more »
Council criticizes Pitt
Trevor Monk, Advertising Director
November 14, 2012
University of Pittsburgh officials did not respond to information requests from the National Council on Teacher Quality and that response lack has council officials placing a critical advertisement. Council Communications Director Laura Johnson said the group, based in Washington D.C., attempted to review... Read more »
Geo-week plan mapped
Luis Torres, Copy Editor
November 14, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown Geography Club members are to sponsor events throughout the week to celebrate geography. Events include lectures by field professionals, a student symposium and an open house. “I would like to encourage people to come and listen to the presentation by our majors,” said Geography Department... Read more »
Parkers move not welcomed
Andy Hsiao Chung, News Editor
November 14, 2012
An increasing number of Pitt-Johnstown students are parking in Penn Highland’s parking lots, Campus Police Chief Eric Zangaglia said. “Administrators (from Penn Highlands) called and said they have seen (the number of UPJ students parking) increasing.” Zangaglia said Penn Highland administrators... Read more »
Hurricane here? More like a little rain
Vivian Chen Liyi, Staff Writer
November 7, 2012
New York University Students were without power, water and food Oct. 29, according to international relations major freshman Reira Saito. “We received the first email about the hurricane on Oct. 26,” said Saito. “It said something like prepare for enough cash, and fill the bathtub with water.” When... Read more »