Type | Student newspaper |
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Owner(s) | Washington & Jefferson College |
Founded | 1909 |
Headquarters | Washington, Pennsylvania |
Website | Red & Black |
The Red & Black is the student newspaper for Washington & Jefferson College. The student staff handles all aspects of the production, including writing, editing, graphic design, layout, and advertising sales.[1] The Red & Black features campus events and happenings, student and faculty art, student opinion, college athletic coverage, and local and world news.[1] Founded in 1909, the paper goes to press every Thursday with a weekly circulation of 1,250 copies.[1]
The Red & Black has been a member of the Society of Collegiate Journalists since 1924.[2] In 2004, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) named the Red & Black one of "Best All-Around Non-Daily newspapers" in the Northeast.[3] In 2006, the Red & Black editorial staff was recognized by the SPJ for its editorial writing.[4]
Former billionaire Alberto Vilar was a member of the Red & Black staff during his time at Washington & Jefferson College.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 "W&J: Red & Black". Washington & Jefferson College.
- ↑ "Chapters". Society for Collegiate Journalists. 18 February 2022.
- ↑ "2004 Mark of Excellence Awards Finalists". Society of Professional Journalists. 2005.
- ↑ Porter, Heather (2007-04-16). "SPJ Announces 2006 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winners". Archived from the original on 2012-07-08.
- ↑ "W&J: Red & Black staff (1962)". U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives. Washington & Jefferson College. Archived from the original on 2010-05-27.
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