The Campus celebrates Student Press Freedom Day by hosting a newsroom open house

Anna Westbrook and Milo Watson • February 27, 2026

Snacks sit on a table outside the newsroom, inviting people to stop by a Newsroom Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 25, to celebrate Student Press Freedom Day. (Anna Westbrook)

‘Ask Allegheny’ Producer & Host Emma Conti-Windle, ’27, looks at old issues of The Campus with Professor of Communication, Media, & Performance Michael Keeley during the Newsroom Open House. (Milo Watson)

Editor-in-Chief Anna Westbrook, ’26, points out a large poster of Ida Tarbell, 1880, on the wall above their desk. Reagan Grace Wheat, ’26, (left) and Syd Kirk, ’26, laugh as they notice it. (Milo Watson)

Layout Editor Ben Stavnezer, ’27, explains to Wheat and Kirk the process of how a printing press prints the newspaper each week. (Milo Watson)

Games Editor Andy Germann, ’26, explains to Maggie Dineen, ’27, the process that Junior Opinion Editor Jay Shank, ’27, is using to layout the 150th Anniversary section of the newspaper. (Milo Watson)

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About the Contributors

Anna Westbrook, Editor-in-Chief

Anna Westbrook, ’26, is from the Washington, D.C. area. They are majoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability with a concentration in law & policy and a minor in Political Science. This is their fourth year on staff and second as editor-in-chief. They previously served as the News Editor. In their free time, Anna likes to read, watch thunderstorms, go on camping trips with their friends, and drink a copious amount of coffee.

Milo Watson, Opinion Editor

Milo Watson, ’26, is from Delaware. He double-majors in English and Environmental Science & Sustainability. This is his second year on staff. In addition to editing the Opinion section, he covers local business news, contributes graphic design work and shoots photos. He enjoys reading outside.