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The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's student newspaper

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

The Advocate
Justin Schmithorst

Justin Schmithorst, Opinions Editor

  • Graduated High School: 2015, Fox Chapel Area High School (Pittsburgh)
  • Year: Senior
  • Anticipated graduation date: April 2020
  • Major: Journalism
  • Minor: History
  • Years with The Advocate: Three Years
  • Progression: Staff Writer, Circulation Director, Sports Editor, Managing Editor, Acting Editor-in-Chief, Opinions Editor
  • Prefers: Sports, Features
All content by Justin Schmithorst

Athletic teams to have a new look

Justin Schmithorst, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2019
Junior Brennan Brokaw recycles in the pale blue bins near the Summit townhouse Sunday. Brokaw said that this was his first time using the bins, because he thought that the bins were mailing bins as opposed to recycling bins.

[Photo] Recycling seems ineffective

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
November 7, 2019
Pitt-Johnstown’s Danielle Lippl (middle) played during a Nov. 3 game at California (Pa.) at Pitt-Johnstown soccer field, Pitt-Johnstown won the game 2-1.

[Photo] Women win again versus Indiana

Yang Chen, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019

Library has a new database

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
April 16, 2019
Black Action Society President Itunu Lawal (left) and Secretary Sani Davis (right) held their biweekly meeting Thursday in Biddle 211.

Society members plan different action

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
April 9, 2019
Brock Biddle wrestles in his bout against his oppenent Feb. 1 at the Wellness Center. He helped the Mountain Cats defeat Shippensburg University, 38-3.

Wrestling first again, 4 years now

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
February 20, 2019
Joe Batt scores with little challenge to help the Mountain Cats defeat the Golden Knights by 11 points Feb. 2 at the Wellness Center.

It’s about time: Gannon goes down

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
February 13, 2019

Delays plus closures postings on Twitter

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
February 6, 2019
Brock Biddle holds his opponent at a Jan. 11 bout at the Sports Center against East Stroudsburg.

Wrestler, next man up, wins 16 of 17 contests

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
January 23, 2019
New Assistant Athletic Director Abby Gearhart is working Friday in her Wellness center office. | Photo: Justin Schmithorst

New assistant comes back after five years

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
January 16, 2019
Junior wrestler Levi Neibauer scores a takedown against his Millersville opponent on Nov. 16 at the Sports Center. Neibauer won his bout in a 3-0 decision, and contributed to the wrestler’s 30-6 route of their conference rival.

Individual wrestlers seek standing

Justin Schmithorst, Managing Editor
December 5, 2018
Sophomore J.C. Longeville (No. 2, center) sets the ball for her teammates in the volleyball team’s first round conference playoff game agsinst California (Pa.) University last Wednesday at the Sports Center. The volleyball players lost 2-3.

Wrestlers say the rankings don’t matter

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Senior D.J. Vogelman (No. 10) at his senior day ceremony Oct. 27 at Richland High School.

Lone senior plays in his last college game

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Senior defender Rachel Fleming (11) posses the ball against Edinboro last Wednesday at Richland High School’s field. Pitt-Johnstown lost, 0-1.

Soccer women look to next season

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
Rugby club President Owen Small discusses with student governors solutions to their fields and gyms dilemma Oct. 22 at the Student Union.

Semester’s schedule suggested for clubs

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018

Undefeated rugby lost in 1st playoff

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018

Freshman to have pivotal role on team

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Senior goaltender James Borriello guards the goal during the second game of the team’s Connecticut trip aginst Southern Connecticut State on Oct. 13.

Hockey players seek far-away opponents

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Junior Caitlin Vrabel and sophomore J.C. Longeville leap to defend against Lock Haven Friday at the Sports Center. Pitt-Johnstown ended up winning the game, 3-1. Since starting 4-6, the team has improved, going 9-2 in their last 11 games.

Higher status for club sport now pursued

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 17, 2018

Men’s basketball has new assistant coach

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Abby LaDuke (center, white) battles with a Millersville soccer player for ball control Sept. 8 at the Soccer Field.

Redhead leads an offensive attack

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Junior Connor Harriman (left) runs in the St. Vincent’s Invitational on Sep. 15 in Latrobe, Pa.

Team gets ready for tougher races

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Wrestlers swim laps last Wednesday for their practice at the Zamias Aquatic Center. They usually swim about 35 laps. The laps are one of three parts of their Wednesday workouts.

Pool provides joint relief, bonding

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018

Runners begin with pair of good finishes

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Wrestling coach Pat Pecora observes a bout against Mercyhurst last season, telling wrestlers what to do during the match.

Wrestling recruits take first steps

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Sophomore J.C. Longeville (center, No. 2) sets the ball up for her teammates at the Sports Center during the conference quarterfinals last season.

Volleyball’s majority are freshmen

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Sophomore Abby LaDuke (No. 25, center, in white) was instrumental in the Mountain Cats’ second victory this season, scoring one goal and assisting for two.

Women get 3 years’ wins in 10 days

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018

Weekly faculty yoga classes have started

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Senior pitcher Melissa Wagner said that her time on the softball team made her college experience unique compared with students who are not athletes. She joined the team in its second year of existence.

Athletes reflecting on college time

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
The field at the V.E. Erickson Complex along Eisenhower Boulevard was flooded Friday and led to a postponement of a doubleheader against Lock Haven University that day. It was the 12th postponement or cancellation for the team this season.

Poor weather concentrates games

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Baseball catcher Mason Prickett snatches an egg out of Reid Walter’s hand.

Athletes are among seekers of prize eggs

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Junior long-jumper Kia Clayton (center) said that she is going to her grandmother’s house for Easter Sunday this year. It’s a tradition for her and her family.

Easter holiday gives athletes one day off

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
March 28, 2018
Pitt-Johnstown track runners practice at the Wellness Center last week for their meet Saturday.

A cancellation delays track season

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
March 28, 2018
Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers eat their victory cake Thursday afternoon at University Square shortly after their celebration and banner unveiling.

Season’s end means more calories

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Senior catcher Amanda O’Toole said that the team learned about themselves during a Florida trip, but they need time to come together.

Softball gets 2 and 8 start for the season

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
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Seven wrestlers are to advance nationally

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
Athletic Director and wrestling coach Pat Pecora said that he thinks the NCAA should look into paying Divison 1 football and men’s basketball players from the Power 5 conferences.

Should athletes be allowed wages?

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 28, 2018

Athletes describe love and lessons

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Josh Wise passes the ball in a game against Gannon Jan. 27 at the Sports Center.

Athletes become Cats for different reasons

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 14, 2018
Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers pose with their “2018 PSAC Conference Champions” T-shirts and trophy Friday night at the Sports Center after defeating Mercyhurst 32-10.

Wrestlers defeat conference’s best

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 14, 2018
Kerstetter at-bat at Point Stadium against Slippery Rock last April.

Shortstop continues despite elbow injury

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018

Two women strive to be first-evers

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018

Two track women earn early wins

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
January 31, 2018
Pitt-Johnstown sophomore wrester Chris Eddins takes down Tyler Warner of Wheeling Jesuit Saturday at the Sports Center. Eddins won his bout 7-0.

Athletes are brothers

Justin Schmithorst, Sports Editor
January 24, 2018

Students react to the NFL anthem protests

Justin Schmithorst, Circulation Director
November 15, 2017

Baseball players have unusual workout

Justin Schmithorst, Circulation Director
November 15, 2017

Raiders hunt Pokémon

Justin Schmithorst, Circulation Director
September 26, 2017
Students model proper business outfits by walking a runway in the Student Union last Wednesday.

Models show suitable business attire

Justin Schmithorst, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Sophomores Bryanne Baughman (left), Samantha Albert (middle) and Abigail Witkosky (right) learn proper etiquette at a dinner Wednesday in the Cambria Room.

Students practice dining with manners

Justin Schmithorst, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017

5 library rooms graced with memories

Justin Schmithorst, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Thousands of peaceful protestors march against abortion Jan. 27 on Capital Hill.

Pitt-Johnstown marchers took a stance for life among at least 500,000 others

Justin Schmithorst, Circulation Director
February 1, 2017
Pitt-Johnstown wrestling coach Pat Pecora talks to wrestler John Blankenship during a brief intermission.

3 coaches have stayed

Justin Schmithorst, Circulation Director
January 18, 2017
Snow falls at the Mary and Martha house in Dale Borough.

Johnstown has shelter during storms

Justin Schmithorst, Circulation Director
December 14, 2016

Doctor’s orders: watch medical records closely

Justin Schmithorst, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016

Online Christian consistency is urged

Justin Schmithorst, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
A shelf in the library is used to display some banned books.

Library staff members identify banned books

Justin Schmithorst, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2016

Few themed gift packages are ordered

Justin Schmithorst, Contributing Writer
October 19, 2016
Freshman Ariel Lu takes advantage of Maple Hall’s top floor quiet hours to study.

Housing staff try out 24/7 quiet floor

Justin Schmithorst, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2016
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