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Red & Black (Washington & Jefferson College)

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Red & Black
TypeStudent newspaper
Owner(s)Washington & Jefferson College
Founded1909
HeadquartersWashington, Pennsylvania
WebsiteRed & 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]

Awards

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "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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