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
Brooke Boyer

Brooke Boyer, Staff Writer

  • Graduated High School: 2012 Mechanicsburg Ar. Sr. high (Mechanicsburg, Pa.)
  • Year and anticipated graduation date: Senior, Spring 2016
  • Major/Minor: English Literature/ Creative Writing
  • Years with Advocate: 1
  • Progression: Copy Editor, Co-Features Editor, Staff Writer
  • Prefers-: News
All content by Brooke Boyer
Two maintenance employees work around an emergency phone in between Summit and Highland Townhouses.

[Photo] Unused system causes concern

Kaitlin R. Greenockle, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2016
Business professor John McGrath

Entrepreneurial minor to be offered soon

Brooke Boyer, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2016

Anxiety sets in as wait for snow continues

Brooke Boyer, Co-Features Editor
December 9, 2015
(Left to right) Catherine Cox, Marissa Landrigan, Jeremy Justus and Paul Lucas dress in their winning Halloween costumes.

Costumes are determined

Brooke Boyer, Co-Features Editor
November 11, 2015
Therapy dogs Mayla (left), Olive (middle) and Gracie perform tricks for students with handler Chris Fogel.

Dogs give, get love in Halloween costumes

Brooke Boyer, Co-Features Editor
November 11, 2015
Student Grant Kristo performs a mash-up of two songs,“Ignition” and “Do You”.

‘Sugar Cookie’ gets the black sparkly boa win at Drag Show

Brooke Boyer, Co-Features Editor
October 28, 2015
The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra preforms “Radio Ga-Ga” by Roger Taylor.

British ukulele band provides comedic relief

Brooke Boyer, Co-Features Editor
October 22, 2015
Student Elijah Lawrence interacts with a researcher on her project on duets in a tropical parrot.

Popcorn punctuates research discussion

Brooke Boyer, Co-Features Editor
October 22, 2015
The Charlies Angel’s Team holds a banner and begins their walk around campus.

Over 80k raised during a walk for cancer awareness

Brooke Boyer, Co-Features Editor
October 9, 2015
Samantha Albert and Ryan Vander Wagem dress in props at the photo booth.

Beer tent, dance are new to Homecoming

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
September 30, 2015
Sophomore Matt Miksich pulling out of a parking space at the Living/Learning Center with his parking pass hanging from his rearview mirror.

Discontent persists with parking prices

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
September 30, 2015
Pitt-Johnstown sophomore Rafiq Whitely peruses the extensive menu at freshens fresh food studio.

Customers drawn to fresh choices

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
September 16, 2015
Scholarships in works for leadership

Scholarships in works for leadership

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
April 15, 2015
Admitted students to take composition test

Admitted students to take composition test

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
March 4, 2015
Six acts compete in a lip sync contest

Six acts compete in a lip sync contest

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
January 29, 2015

Brief sessions are introduced

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
November 2, 2014
Meal plan conversions under way for students

Meal plan conversions under way for students

Brooke Boyer, Copy Editor
October 22, 2014
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