The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's student newspaper

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

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

The Advocate
Natasha Bazika

Natasha Bazika, Chief Photographer

  • Graduated High School: 2014, Xavier College Llandilo (Sydney, Australia)
  • Year and anticipated graduation date: Sophomore, Spring 2019
  • Major/Minor: Journalism
  • Years with Advocate: 1
  • Progression: Staff Writer, Chief Photographer
  • Prefers: Features, News
All content by Natasha Bazika

Some students lack free hours

Natasha Bazika, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Senior Meagan Ruefle walks past a fire alarm in Willow Hall.

[Photo] Alarms activate frequently

Tyler McNulty, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2017
Senior Jake Hofer play on his cell phone in a Willow apartment.

[Photo] Three contribute to Guidebook app

Rachel Logan, Features Editor
December 3, 2017
Bridge-transition program student Justin Gorden and Pitt-Johnstown junior Janna Shober collect recycling in Biddle Hall.

[Photo] Program allows learning exchange

Jane Stueckemann, Managing Editor
December 3, 2017
Senior Grady Zagorac walks past the newly planted trees near Kunk’s Drive last week.

[Photo] Northeast trees planted on campus

Rachel Logan, Copy Editor
November 8, 2017
Second Fall Reading Series speaker Marissa Landrigan reads to the audience from her book, “The Vegetarian’s Guide to Eating Meat: A Young Woman’s Search For Ethical Food” Oct. 19 in Blackington Hall.

[Photo] Third reader to offer fiction focus

Breanna Berkebile, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2017
Students talk to study abroad representatives at a fair Oct. 11 on the Student Union’s second floor.

[Photo] Learning abroad discussed at event

Matt Churella, Opinions Editor
October 18, 2017
New Residence Life Director Chris Lemasters works at his desk in 130 Student Union. He began working at Pitt-Johnstown July 31.

[Photo] New Residence Life leaders take reins

Breanna Berkebile, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2017
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho delivers her keynote speech to Pitt-Johnstown students and faculty at the Nursing and Allied Health Celebration Innovation Forum Sept. 25 at the John P. Murtha Center.

[Photo] Hypnosis focus is often on weight

Peijia Zhang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
This is the progress so far on the Pitt-Johnstown 90th anniversary mural on a support wall for state Route 56, the Johnstown expressway. Artist Stacie Krupa is painting the mural.

[Photo] Mural is to commemorate 90 years

Rachel Logan, Copy Editor
September 19, 2017

Photo Story (April 12, 2017)

Natasha Bazika, Chief Photographer
April 12, 2017

Photo story (April 5, 2017)

Natasha Bazika, Chief Photographer
April 5, 2017
On Saturday, Sophomore Grady Zagorac chased a California University ball gamer.

Rugby players win only game in “tournament”

Natasha Bazika, Chief Photographer
April 5, 2017
Last Monday, student government president candidates (left to right) Gretchen Shepard, John Kopsick, Sam Miller, Sarah Francowic, Joe Evanko and Brady Willis debate relevant issues to further the presidential race.

[Photo] Student leaders argue for support

Eden Cohen, Contributing Writer
March 27, 2017
Students model proper business outfits by walking a runway in the Student Union last Wednesday.

[Photo] Models show suitable business attire

Justin Schmithorst, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
At a March 14 student government meeting, President Kyle Maguire talks about a petition asking that Advocate funding be cut. Debate was not brought up at the meeting.

[Photo] Student president receives petition attempting to withhold paper funds

Peijia Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2017
Sophomore Caleb Smith uses an Owen Library computer to review class notes.

[Photo] Hold to be placed if test not passed?

Breanna Berkebile, Features Editor
March 1, 2017
Wrestling coach Pat Pecora on Saturday night opened the door of Briar 2 – where senior Nick Roberts was found dead.

[Photo] Ex-wrestler discovered dead in a campus lodge

Peijia Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2017
Thursday, Finer Things Club President Lindsey Bonsell (right) along with Vice President Molly Ager (left) talk about their fine arts club in Biddle Hall.

Students embrace newly found clubs

Breanna Berkebile and Natasha Bazika
February 22, 2017
Senior Nick Dinofrio brushes shoulders with junior Niki Kusy as they pass each other on the Blackington Hall staircase.

[Photo] Skinny stairs to get wider with a project

Matt Churella, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017

Professors disagree on employing study guide

Natasha Bazika, Chief Photographer
February 8, 2017
Senior Drew Berkhoudt competes in Rail Jam Friday night.

Winter fun found on and off campus

Natasha Bazika, Chief Photographer
February 8, 2017
Samuel Louis Coco, Johnstown Symphony Chorus conductor, rehearses with singers.

[Photo] Singers directed to be on seats’ edges

Peijia Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2016
Snow falls at the Mary and Martha house in Dale Borough.

[Photo] Johnstown has shelter during storms

Justin Schmithorst, Circulation Director
December 14, 2016
Hemlock residents mingle outside their hall, where a resident assistant has been charged with selling drugs and alcohol to freshmen.

[Photo] Former RA is charged

Rachel Logan, Copy Editor
December 7, 2016

Faculty, student join to study archives

Natasha Bazika, Chief Photographer
November 16, 2016
Sophomore Michael Gross studies outside the Cambria Room in the Student Union.

[Photo] Freshmen: 19.2 percent fall behind

Catherine Dawson, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
The Humanities Division hosted a barbecue at Oct 13. in the Log Cabin.

[Photo] Cabin more accessible by next fall

Rachel Logan, News Editor
November 2, 2016
Freshman Kayla Soltis and Senior Nate Larson speak to International program representatives at a table last week.

Students learn of trip finances

Natasha Bazika, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Sophomore Shelby Zastawa, a Phi Sigma Sigma sister, dresses up as a doll for the sorority’s themed haunted house.

[Photo] Large men scream at haunted house

Catherine Dawson, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Seniors Drew Berkhoudt and Meagan Ruefle fold clothes after being notified that their laundry was done.

[Photo] New laundry notifier met with open arms

Cory Geer, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Freshmen Alex Berkhimer (left) and Veeka Needhamn enjoy campus in fall.

[Photo] Scenery possibly interests students

Emily Moore, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Marketing students attend a group advising session in Blackington Hall to learn about Business and Enterprise Division degree requirements.

[Photo] Bachelor of science switch underway

Victoria Grattan, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2016
Sodexo employee Robert Wagner eats lunch alone in the Mt. Cat Club.

[Photo] Sodexo employees secluded by rules

Peijia Zhang, Features Editor
October 19, 2016
The women’s basketball team at practice Friday night before their Nov. 11 season start.

[Photo] Mountain Cats focus on defense, shots

Emily Moore, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Freshman Ariel Lu takes advantage of Maple Hall’s top floor quiet hours to study.

[Photo] Housing staff try out 24/7 quiet floor

Justin Schmithorst, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2016

International students get mentoring

Natasha Bazika, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2016
Students walk on trails between Willow Hall and Biddle Hall.

[Photo] Walks to Wal-Mart result in worries

Peijia Zhang, Features Editor
October 5, 2016
Construction crews work on the exterior of the Engineering and Science building , building natural-light study areas onto what was the front wall.

[Photo] Acquire millions; make the dirt fly

Rachel Logan, News Editor
October 5, 2016

Students leave healthy habits at home

Natasha Bazika, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2016
Freshmen Weijia Zhang (left) and Yihong Wang study in their Maple Hall room.

[Photo] Bored? Check what’s in your ceilings

Catherine Dawson, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2016
Seniors Meagan Ruefle and Ryan Siatkowsky look over information stored on Sodexo’s new menu app.

[Photo] Sodexo releases Bite, a tool for meal-goers

Victoria Grattan, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2016
Freshman Jane Zhang prints against her 900-page total at Owen Library printers.

[Photo] Unlimited printing in library halted

Bre Berkebile, Opinions Editor
September 21, 2016
Junior Niki Kusy may pay the hidden costs of parking.

[Photo] More vets to park free

Ryan Yaste, Contributing Writer
September 14, 2016
Resident Assistants Jeffrey Adams (left) and Kelly Bisceglia (right) joke with freshman Eileen Schmidt.

[Photo] Student ideas to get funding

Rachel Logan, News Editor
September 14, 2016
Concert band members practice on Mondays and Wednesdays in 240 Biddle Hall.

[Photo] Theater and music still need newbies

Peijia Zhang, Features Editor
September 14, 2016
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