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Justin Topa

Justin Topa, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Justin Topa, a senior at Wilkes University, currently serves as The Beacon’s Life, Arts and Entertainment Co-Editor. He is a student within the Department of Communication Studies and has dual concentrations in both public relations and rhetoric. Justin, a Dean’s List student, has also declared minors in marketing and women’s and gender studies.

 

The Pittston native began his early journalism career while still a student writer and editor for his high school newspaper, The Patriot Press. While Justin is dedicated to writing any news fit to print, he enjoys spending time on feature stories, including his work on the continued series, Anatomy of an Administrator, which he began working on in 2012.

 

Justin also serves as Chair for Zebra Communications, a student-run public relations agency on the Wilkes University campus and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

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Don’t believe her, just watch: New RA in the spotlight

Don’t believe her, just watch: New RA in the spotlight

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2016
This Week in History: Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

This Week in History: Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 23, 2016
Policy prevails; tensions fly high during student govt. meeting

Policy prevails; tensions fly high during student govt. meeting

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2016

This week in history: Chicago Seven acquitted

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 15, 2016
Beyond the beauty: Symbolism of flowers

Beyond the beauty: Symbolism of flowers

Justin Topa, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 8, 2016

This Week in History: Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 8, 2016
The Greensboro lunch counter from the F.W. Woolworth store in Greensboro, North Carolina, can be seen on display within the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. It’s display serves as a reminder of the tremendous impact that four college students had on the nation.

This Week in History: Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-Ins gre

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2016
Wilkes University Introduces Spring Interns

Wilkes University Introduces Spring Interns

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2016
SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES

Starbucks and the Christmas cup controversy

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 17, 2015
Nursing Students Show Compassion to Those in Need

Nursing Students Show Compassion to Those in Need

Justin Topa, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2015
A new perspective: gender fluid student speaks on experience

A new perspective: gender fluid student speaks on experience

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2015
Mansions and Millionaires: The Rich History of Wilkes

Mansions and Millionaires: The Rich History of Wilkes

Justin Topa, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor
July 31, 2015
Matthew Yatison helps two sixth grade students from Holy Rosary, Duryea, as they remove the eggs of a sea urchent for closer examination.

Women Empowered by Science hosts local girls

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A&E Editor
March 31, 2015

He Said: Gendered Drinking in Social Situations

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A & E Editor
March 24, 2015
Student Keystone Award winners are, from left to right: Elyse Guziewicz, Sarah Bedford, Alyssa Mursch, Shawn Carey and James Jasolka.

Beacon Staff Members Bring Home Statewide Awards

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A&E Editor
March 17, 2015
MSC celebrates Black History Month through poetry event

MSC celebrates Black History Month through poetry event

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A&E Editor
February 26, 2015

He Said: “Why can’t we be friends?”

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A&E Editor
February 24, 2015

He Said: Modern Masculinity

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A&E Editor
February 17, 2015

He Said: The Unspoken Rules of Dating and Relationships

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A&E Editor
February 10, 2015

Public Safety Welcomes New Officers, Added Experience

Justin Topa, Assistant Life, A&E Editor
February 3, 2015
Wilkes student attacked; Yik Yak first to report

Wilkes student attacked; Yik Yak first to report

Justin Topa, Assistant News Editor
November 4, 2014

College Radio Day recap

Justin Topa, Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2014

CEO, Wilkes Help with Hunger Action Month

Justin Topa, Assistant News Editor
October 1, 2014

Wilkes’ Annual Professional Development Week

Justin Topa, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2014
Ken Carbone Lectures at Wilkes University

Ken Carbone Lectures at Wilkes University

Justin Topa, Assistant News Editor
September 23, 2014
Public Safety: Armed and Ready

Public Safety: Armed and Ready

Justin Topa, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2014
Dining services growing own produce

Dining services growing own produce

Justin Topa, Correspondent
October 21, 2013
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