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
Alyssa Coleman

Alyssa Coleman, Features Editor

  • Graduated High School: 2016, Bishop McCort Catholic High School (Johnstown)
  • Year: Junior
  • Anticipated Graduation Date: April 2021
  • Major: Journalism
  • Years with The Advocate: Three Years
  • Progression: Contributing Writer, Copy Editor, Opinions Editor, News Editor, Editor-in-Chief
  • Prefers: Features
  • Accomplishments: 2019 John Fiske McHugh Memorial Award
All content by Alyssa Coleman

Shelter-in-place order implemented on campus

Alyssa Coleman, Features Editor
April 23, 2021

Mental health experts answer questions

Alyssa Coleman, Features Editor
February 12, 2021
Award-winning poets to host online readings

Award-winning poets to host online readings

Alyssa Coleman, Features Editor
January 29, 2021
Virtual wellness classes being offered

Virtual wellness classes being offered

Alyssa Coleman, Features Editor
January 22, 2021
Our safety comes first

Our safety comes first

Alyssa Coleman, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020

Students can still have fun safely

Alyssa Coleman, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020

For some, love lasts more than one day

Alyssa Coleman, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
Academic Success Center receptionist Rachael Buccicone at the Academic Success Center Jan. 23.

Advice for undeclared found at center

Alyssa Coleman, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020

Spring Program Board events planned

Alyssa Coleman, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
Program Board member Katelyn Zalduendo (left) and Program Board president Madison Clapsadle (right) talk in the Program Board office Thursday. Clapsadle said she feels the friendly environment and enthusiasm that Program Board members offer is a reason why students join the club.

Organization leaders describe benefits

Alyssa Coleman, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
Energy and Earth Resources Department Coordinator Chris Coughenour (right) observes his Geology of Soils class Friday as his students work on projects from soil samples they collected.

Geology program is top 10

Alyssa Coleman, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2019
A bulletin board outside the Health and Counseling office entrance in the Student Union lists the services staff members provide. Therapy Assistance Online is a new online counseling service offered.

Mental health programs are online

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
November 7, 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.

Recycling seems ineffective

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
November 7, 2019

Citations filed for alleged violations

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 30, 2019
Johnstown native Jonathan Burns, who appeared on this past season of “America’s Got Talent” performed at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center Sunday. Burns was wheeled out onto the stage by Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center Executive Director Michael Bodolosky in a suitcase.

Local comedian comes home

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 30, 2019

Marijuana citations filed against 2

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 16, 2019

Wasps raise communication issue

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 16, 2019

More Pitt Stops soon to be added

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 10, 2019
Writing Professor Eric Schwerer teaches his Intro to Professional Writing class Oct. 3. He said encourages students who are struggling academically.

Those behind to be identifed

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 10, 2019

Textbooks available for borrowing

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 2, 2019

Underage alcohol citations are filed

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 2, 2019
A student circles a crowded Biddle parking lot in search of a parking space. Some students have been complaining that there is not enough parking spaces provided for the number of students on campus.

Students grumbling over parking

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 2, 2019
Senior Mikayla Hagerty, a student on the dean’s list, studies in Owen Library Friday. The number of students on the dean’s list is increasing and the number of freshmen on academic probation is going down.

Grade averages on the rise

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
October 2, 2019

Counselor hired, one more wanted

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Freshmen Autumn Bozic (left) and Christina Morris (right) study in the Blackington Hall lobby Friday. According to Pitt-Johnstown president Jem Spectar, new student enrollment has had a significant decline in the last few years.

New student enrollment is lowest in at least 12 years

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Sodexo Unit Marketing Coordinator Emily Cairns (left) and Dining Services Director Bob Knipple (right) arrange balloons next to a sign announcing the new café’s name, the Pitt Stop.

Dining changes, plans are announced

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 18, 2019
The Living/Learning Center is set to be renovated for the next 16 months.

Center renovation begins at age 25

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 18, 2019

Marijuana, alcohol lead to charges

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 18, 2019
Students order from the new café Friday. The café’s name is to be announced later today.

Café to get its name today

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 10, 2019
Student government President Devin Seiger was sworn into power by former president Sam Miller in the spring.

Leaders emphasize communication

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 10, 2019

Mail package notices go electronic

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
September 10, 2019

Student accused of illegal drinking

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
April 16, 2019
12 votes determine election

12 votes determine election

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
April 9, 2019
A 2012 agreement was signed on behalf of The Advocate by former Student Affairs Vice President Jon Wescott with former student government President Cliff Maloney Jr. The agreement stated that the allocations committee would fund 100% of The Advocate's printing costs. The Advocate is funded through the student activity fee and Student Affairs. Student Affairs has agreed to pay for The Advocate's printing costs since the amount could not be allocated through the student activity fee.

Club members voice anger at new budget

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
April 9, 2019

Poor driving and smoking charged

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
April 9, 2019
8-week-old Aspen and her sister Vegas are available for adoption at the humane society.

Two events to help animal shelter

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
April 2, 2019

Sunday start is set for Easter egg hunt, party

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
April 2, 2019
Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates (front row, left to right) Rebecca Stefanyak, Olivia Albert, Devin Seiger and Tessa Fry participated in a debate last Wednesday. The debate was hosted by Connor Watkins (back row, left) and Madison Kriak (back row, right).

Hopefuls want more voices

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
March 26, 2019

Pantry to open for needy students

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
March 26, 2019

Citations allege drinking, smoking

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
March 26, 2019
Senior Benjamin Berkebile (left), junior Renee Riley (center) and junior Jarod Shark (right) rehearsed last Wednesday for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Semester’s play is four-plot comedy

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
March 26, 2019

Events result from ideas, booking

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
March 6, 2019
Sophomore Devin Seiger makes a Walking Taco served by Sodexo Catering Manager Derek Krajc at the Pitt Day of Giving party Thursday.

[Photo] Pitt Day of Giving

March 6, 2019
Junior Abby Gontis (left) talked with police officer Glenn Berkey (right) and had a cookie and a cup of coffee Feb. 27. outside the Tuck Shop.

[Photo] Eatin’ some cookies

March 6, 2019
Senior John Knox walks past freshman dorms Feb. 22 on his way to Willow Hall. Weather conditions are getting better after several people reported falling on icy sidewalks last week.

Ice creates more challenges

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 27, 2019

Donors sought to celebrate Feb. 28

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 27, 2019
Lacey Mays (front), who is a Girl Scout, sold cookies with her sister, Ariyana Mays (left), last Friday in the Student Union.

[Photo] Girl Scout cookies

February 27, 2019
Girl Scout Ariyana Mays (left), junior Madison Kriak (middle) and sophomore Michael Garancsi (right) sold Girl Scout cookies last Friday on the Student Union ground floor.

[Photo] Selling cookies

February 27, 2019
About 50 students attended a Feb. 11 student government meeting in the Student Union’s Cambria Room. Emergency allocation guidleines were amended during the meeting, despite concerns from those in attendance.

Dissent aired on new rules

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 20, 2019

Democrats want a gun panel program

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 20, 2019
New student government senators Ryan Clark (left), Kyle Quartes Jr. (center) and Brant Durham (right) get sworn in during a Feb. 4 meeting.

Two pairs are on the ballot

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 13, 2019

Police investigating sexual assault

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 13, 2019
Senior Patrick Stahl charges his iPad at the charging station in the commuter lounge in the Student Union Feb. 1. An additional charging station is to be added to the Tuck Shop seating area in the Student Union this week.

Charging station to be added soon

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 6, 2019

Sidewalk to start after 13 months

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 6, 2019

Students fined for drugs

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
February 6, 2019
Freshmen Tyler Smith (left) and Jacob Burgette (right) study Jan. 25 at the Academic Success Center in Owen Library.

1 in 5 freshmen needs help

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
January 30, 2019

Fundraisers to benefit Polar Plunge

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
January 30, 2019
Juniors Jaymie Harclerode (left) and Mikayla Haggerty (right) eat Blizzards from the Dairy Queen along Scalp Avenue. Dairy Queen is one of the Pitt Stop locations that offer discounts for Pitt-Johnstown community members.

Discount decals distributed

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
January 23, 2019
An O’Shea’s chocolate daffodil can be purchased for $1 as part of the Daffodil Days fundraiser. | Photo courtesy of Jenn Kush

Flowers, chocolate to support sick

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
January 23, 2019

Fines listed for drinkin’ & fightin’

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
January 23, 2019
Program Board members are sponsoring an escape room event on Saturday.

[Photo] Escape room and Penguins game slated

Rachel Logan, Copy Editor
January 23, 2019
Pitt-Johnstown officials are planning to update the Living/Learning Center’s showers, along with other renovations to the building, over summer break. Finance and Administration Vice President Amy Buxbaum said the renovation details are not finalized.

First updates planned for building

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
January 16, 2019

Search to find counselors is ongoing

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
January 16, 2019
Student government members hold spaghetti noodles and pasta sauce in the Student Union. They are collecting donated goods to assist local families this Christmas. | Photo: Matt Churella

Donations will reduce fines

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
December 5, 2018

Plunge to benefit Special Olympics

Alyssa Coleman, News Editor
December 5, 2018
Sodexo General Manager James Butler speaks with students in the Student Union Dining Hall on Oct. 29.

Food service gets new head

Matt Churella and Alyssa Coleman
November 7, 2018
Richland Township supervisors' solicitor Gary Costlow at an Oct. 29 meeting.

Appeals offer more revenue threats

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
November 7, 2018

Snowflake lights come back

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
October 24, 2018

Clubs’ fundraising becomes inventive

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2018
Austin Checco has Living/Learning Center resident Dylan Tuttle sign a petition to lobby for Pitt-Johnstown administrators’ attention to living conditions.

Mold complaints advanced

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
October 2, 2018

Lower property values risk revenue

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2018
Health and Counseling Director Shelley Peruso explains counseling services at a Sept. 10 student government meeting.

More can be done for mental health

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
September 19, 2018

Block party is to top off Earth week

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
April 18, 2018

Talent Show is to promote diversity

Alyssa Coleman, Opinions Editor
April 11, 2018
No descriptions accompany many of the artifacts on display at the Murtha Center, including a Teddy Roosevelt portrait hanging above Murtha’s desk.

Center’s design adjusted, criticized

Alyssa Coleman, Copy Editor
April 4, 2018

Humanities majors lose popularity

Tyler McNulty and Alyssa Coleman
March 21, 2018
Cambria County Humane Society Executive Director Jessica Vamos accepted 50 cats last month, pushing the no-kill shelter to its limits. Vamos is petting Gemini, one of over 40 Coopersdale cats still awaiting adoption.

Many more cool cats at the shelter

Alyssa Coleman, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2018
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