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(Left to right) Jane Zogbi, Jasmine Overbough and Gianna Annesi rehearse for the conservatory’s production of Sweet Charity. The show opens at the Playhouse Friday and rusn through March 26.

Conservatory dance and theatre join forces

Written By Victoria Lemon, Playhouse Beat Writer March 14, 2017

The Conservatory Theatre Company is bringing Fosse-style choreography and the aura of the 60s to the Rockwell stage in “Sweet Charity,” directed by Tony-Award winner Michael Rupert. “Sweet Charity”...

Celebrated Novelist Talks Influence 

Celebrated Novelist Talks Influence 

Written By Manon Riley  March 7, 2017

Deemed Barack Obama’s favorite book of 2015, "Fates and Furies" author Sarah Groff spoke Monday night at Carnegie Music Hall about the influences that inspire her writing. She stressed the importance...

City prepares for  St. Patrick’s day

City prepares for St. Patrick’s day

Written By Cody Siwicki March 7, 2017

Take a walk down Wood Street or through Market Square and you will find students and adults bracing the cold. As the season transitions from winter to spring, a sea of green will flood Pittsburgh for the...

Senior acting major Syrah Sherwood photographs staff members from the Office of Student Life for the Only Love campaign, which took place Feb 21.

Only Love holds annual photo event

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor March 7, 2017

Sophomore accounting major Bradley Calleja had control of Point Park University’s Snapchat for its Takeover Tuesday on Feb. 21, documenting his school day, which included attending Only Love’s photo...

Phi Beta Lambda gives thanks to standout faculty and staff

Phi Beta Lambda gives thanks to standout faculty and staff

Written By Dara Collins, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

The staff and faculty of Point Park always go the extra mile for students. The university’s business organization, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), decided to return the favor. PBL created its most recent event,...

Point Park performers take on the story of Mary Todd Lincoln

Point Park performers take on the story of Mary Todd Lincoln

Written By Kelsey Wolfe, Copy Editor March 7, 2017

The events that took place in Ford’s Theater on the night of April 14, 1865 shook the nation and changed the life of Mary Todd Lincoln forever. “Crazy Mary Lincoln” is a new musical by Jan Levy...

Point Park offers various services that assists students in need through advising, counseling, financial aid departments and student accounts.

Resolving student homelessness: moving forward

Written By Kimberly Prokurat March 7, 2017

Food service providers such as the Pitt Pantry and 412 Food Rescue are partnered with specific universities, however, minors in need on a broader spectrum can turn to the Homeless Children’s Education...

Reflecting on the history of Pittsburgh black media

Reflecting on the history of Pittsburgh black media

Written By Lauren Clouser February 21, 2017

In the middle of Black History Month, the Center for Media Innovation (CMI) and the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation are coming together to hold a discussion on the black press. The event will focus...

A client sits for the Exposed Live Tattoo Off and receives a “Pittsburgh Sports Fan” piece by a previous contestant of Ink Master.

Tattoo artists break world records at tattoo expo

Written By Dara Collins, Staff Writer February 21, 2017

The sound of needles and the smell of disinfectants bombarded guests as they strolled past the 78 artists and vendors inside the ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel. The Bleed Black and Gold Tattoo Expo...

Playhouse debuts play featuring popular music

Playhouse debuts play featuring popular music

Written By Victoria Lemon, Playhouse Beat Writer February 21, 2017

The Conservatory Theatre Company is presenting its first production of 2017 with “Big Love.” Directed by Reginald Douglas, “Big Love” is a modern take on the Greek playwright Aeschylus’s play,...

Duane Michals talks about one of the series of photographs in “Dr. Heisenberg’’s Magic Mirror of Uncertainty” during his presentation sponsored by SilverEye Center for Photography on Saturday evening.

‘Pittsburgh freak’ holds photography show on 85th birthday

Written By Gracey Evans, Sports Photo Editor February 21, 2017

A sold-out crowd listened to a talk from Duane Michals about his new body of work “Talking Pictures” on Saturday. Michals is a famed photographer that was born in McKeesport and calls himself a...

Neuroscience major Kerianne Chen is in her fifth year at Pitt as a result of financial instability.

Curbing student homelessness: organizations offer support

Written By Kimberly Prokurat February 21, 2017

Pitt officials told her the only thing they had to offer her was a short- term loan that had to be cleared before graduation. “Obviously, that wasn’t going to work,” Chen said. “So, with all...

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