A ceiling collapsing suggests fixup need
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
April 17, 2013
Kappa Delta Rho brother Brandon Dargay was startled awake at 7:50 a.m. March 31 by metal and insulation falling on him. The bedroom ceiling had collapsed over his bed. “I was sleeping, and I heard a noise,” he said. “Then, next thing I knew, everything hit me.” Dargay said after coming... (more...)
Students desire hockey after ice melts
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
March 26, 2013
The Pitt-Johnstown hockey season has ended, but five Pitt-Johnstown students are gearing up to introduce a different way to play hockey here. Students Eric Zvirman, Jason DeBone and Andrew Quinn say they want to creat a Pitt-Johnstown Inline Hockey Club. Zach Stombaugh is also involved in the... (more...)
Fraternity members to host autism walk
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
February 26, 2013
Four Pitt-Johnstown students are to establish a new campus club for video gamers. Students Mike Friel, Stefan Giconi and Matt Hurst have proposed the UPJ E-Sports Club, sponsored by professor Jeremy Justus. Student Ben Grieco also is involved in the club’s organization. “There’s generally... (more...)
New club helps gamers find their niche
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
February 26, 2013
Four Pitt-Johnstown students are to establish a new campus club for video gamers. Students Mike Friel, Stefan Giconi and Matt Hurst have proposed the UPJ E-Sports Club, sponsored by professor Jeremy Justus. Student Ben Grieco also is involved in the club’s organization. “There’s generally... (more...)
TV has faded to black
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
February 6, 2013
WUPJ-TV has been absent this school year. According to UPJ’s website, the mission of Pitt-Johnstown’s television station is to educate students specifically interested in broadcast journalism. The station is supposed to produce a weekly news broadcast called the “Mountain Cat News.” The... (more...)
Greeks are looking to stay put
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
January 30, 2013
Few residents are living in UPJ’s South Lodges this year. Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and Kappa Delta Rho fraternity members are the only residents, aside from housing staff. Housing and Residence Life Director Mark Dougherty said the South Lodges currently have the lowest occupancy on campus,... (more...)
Some lost items never, ever go home
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
January 23, 2013
When something is lost on Pitt-Johnstown’s campus, its owner may never find the item again. Police Sgt. Daniel Dunn said many misplaced items are turned in to campus police. “We keep small items in a wooden box, and larger items are stored away in a drawer,” said Dunn. Campus police officers... (more...)
Student seeks state pageant sash
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
December 5, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown senior Gabrielle Atkins is to be competing for the Miss Pennsylvania USA title the weekend of Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport. Gabrielle, better known on campus as Abby, is the North Lodges Resident Director. Atkins has received 14 academic... (more...)
Lighting up gets holiday spirits high
Taylor Fowler, Features Editor
December 5, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown’s University Square was illuminated with gold and blue light last Wednesday at the sixth annual Light-Up Night ceremony. Serving as the kickoff to the holiday season, Light-Up Night is held to bring good spirit and winter joy. The ceremony began with UPJ’s Concert Choir performing... (more...)
Spring to offer UPJ weekend events
Taylor Fowler, Copy Editor
November 14, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown Programming Board members are working to provide weekend opportunities for students. Student Affairs and Campus Development Chair Stephen Torquato has worked with Student Government and Programming Board to create a weekend events calendar for the spring semester. “The idea... (more...)
Ooo be scared … be very, very scared
Taylor Fowler, Copy Editor
November 2, 2012
As Halloween approaches, Pitt-Johnstown students are preparing for campus frights and fun. Delta Chi and Sigma Tau Gamma fraternities are to host Halloween-themed parties. Some residence halls are hosting movie nights with a horror theme, and Office of Health and Wellness is planning a Halloween-themed... (more...)
Senators chart improvement projects
Taylor Fowler, Copy Editor
October 24, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown Student Government Association is consistently working to improve student life. Student government members are aiming to improve campus life, residence life and the overall experience of being a UPJ student. Student Government senators have had a hand in removing parking meters... (more...)
Freshmen pace to outrun competitors
Taylor Fowler, Contributing Writer
October 17, 2012
UPJ Cross-Country Runners Stella Sergeyev and Victoria Rizzuto took the lead Oct. 6 at the Pitt-Greensburg Invitational. The 5 km invitational consisted of three university teams, including Pitt-Greensburg, Plus independent runners from additional universities. Sergeyev and Rizzuto, UPJ’s... (more...)