ADVOCATE
147 Student Union Building
(814) 269-7470
The Advocate is the weekly student newspaper of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Published during the Fall and Spring Terms, the newspaper is staffed and managed by UPJ students and is made available to the UPJ community at no cost.
The mechanics of the paper include editing and layout through the use of Apple Macintosh computer system.
Advocate photographers also take, develop and print their own photographs.
Students interested in writing, photography, advertising or business are invited to join the staff. A practicum credit is available to students participating actively on the staff.
BACKROADS
207 Biddle Hall
(814) 269-7185
Backroads, the University literary magazine, is published several times a year by a student editorial staff. The magazine also publishes a special Awards Issue each year that displays the talents of the winners of the Humanities writing awards. Students and faculty are encouraged to submit poetry, short stories, literary criticisms, etc. as well as occasional illustrations for publication. Creative expression is encouraged. Members can earn one practicum credit per term.
WUPJ-RADIO
104 Student Union Building
(814) 269-7900
WUPJ, the student-operated radio station, provides students with training and practical experience in radio announcing, engineering, programming and various other aspects of radio broadcasting.
The broadcasting format includes:
Any full-time student is eligible to join the radio staff; however, new DJ's must undergo a training program during the first term of membership. A one-credit-per-term practicum is available.
WUPJ-TV
142 Student Union Building
(814) 269-1989
The goal of WUPJ-TV is to provide students the opportunity to gain a deeper education in the field of television, the possibility of technical television experience and the chance to achieve goals in broadcast journalism in the television medium. This is achieved in cooperation with the UPJ Audio-Visual Department.
WUPJ-TV maintains a philosophy of gaining new skills and improving natural skills through a high standard of professionalism for possible use in a related career. A one-credit-per-term practicum is available.