Red & Black (Washington & Jefferson College)

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Red & Black
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Type Student newspaper
Owner(s) Washington & Jefferson College
Founded1909
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]

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The Red & Black has been a member of the Society of Collegiate Journalists since 1924. [2]

Awards

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]

Notable Alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "W&J: Red & Black". Washington & Jefferson College.
  2. ↑ "Chapters". Society for Collegiate Journalists. February 18, 2022.
  3. ↑ "2004 Mark of Excellence Awards Finalists". Society of Professional Journalists. 2005.
  4. ↑ Porter, Heather (April 16, 2007). "SPJ Announces 2006 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winners". Archived from the original on July 8, 2012.
  5. ↑ "W&J: Red & Black staff (1962)". U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives . Washington & Jefferson College. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010.


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