The Advocate - The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's student newspaper

Annual Johnstown summer festivals back on for 2021

March 26, 2021

For those staying in and around the Johnstown area this summer, many will be happy to hear that a number of the city’s beloved annual events that were...

Pitt distributes aid to students

Josalyn McMillan, Staff Writer

February 26, 2021

According to the U.S. Department of Education, in addition to the $30.75 billion distributed last spring through the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic...

Community health leaders brainstorm vaccination plans

Josalyn McMillan, Staff Writer

February 20, 2021

Community health leaders gathered on Feb. 19 in a Zoom meeting to brainstorm plans to take on the task of vaccinating Cambria and Somerset county residents. This...

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Features

Virtual campus activities engage students

Josalyn McMillan, Staff Writer

March 5, 2021

The recent ski lift ticket sales were a hit, and those who signed up to be put on the waiting list are able to pick up their ski lift tickets in the student...

Mental Health Experts Answer Questions

Alyssa Coleman, Features Editor

February 12, 2021

Johnstown mental health experts gave insight into mental health during the COVID-19 in a question and answer forum Feb. 9. In a webinar moderated by...

Program Board offers take home activities

Josalyn McMillan, Staff Writer

February 12, 2021

In an effort to keep students connected throughout the primarily virtual semester, Pitt-Johnstown Program Board has been planning fun activities students...

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Sports

Outdoor sports set to resume in spring

Yang Chen, News Editor

January 29, 2021

Outdoor sports such as baseball, softball, track and golf are to maintain a regular season and can compete for a national championship this spring, according...

Men romp in Mansfield thumping

Yang Chen, Managing Editor

February 5, 2020

Last Wednesday, the Pitt-Johnstown men’s basketball team beat Mansfield University 107 to 69 at the Sports Center. The 38-point margin of victory...

Women capture two in conference play

Yang Chen, Managing Editor

February 5, 2020

On Jan. 25, the Pitt-Johnstown women’s basketball team won against Seton Hill University 79 to 65 at the Katherine Mabis McKenna Center in Greensburg,...

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