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Color and convenience to come to campus classroom

Color and convenience to come to campus classroom

Written By Tyler Banash June 29, 2016

  Behind a tan, metal door with its window obscured by black paper and gaffers tape and a vaguely imposing “Knock, or else” sign, a machine sits humming softly while the gears and chains...

University smokers butt heads with on-campus restrictions

University smokers butt heads with on-campus restrictions

Written By Andrew Henderson June 29, 2016

  Everyone knows smoking isn’t the healthiest of habits. It’s been quite some time since cigarette ads claimed to be doctor recommended.  Yet, many people still choose to take...

University to spread kindness through various random acts

University to spread kindness through various random acts

Written By Brandon Flournoy June 29, 2016

  Emily Bowen, a junior mass communications major, was surprised to see that her clothes were folded neatly after putting them in the dryer on campus. When Lena Faustel, a sophomore global studies...

Local rapper gets attention from main stream artists

Local rapper gets attention from main stream artists

Written By Emily Fava June 29, 2016

  Making beats came easy to Tairey Perez after his father gave him a laptop with the software Super Duper Music Looper, where he created basic instrumental rhythyms. This soon became a business...

Campus clubs unwrap the importance of playing it safe

Campus clubs unwrap the importance of playing it safe

Written By Madison Krupp June 29, 2016

  The Condom Carnival brings together Silly Games and Education. Valentine’s Day is a romantic occasion for couples, but one that should be approached with precaution when it comes to sex....

New and old talent join together in local theater casting

New and old talent join together in local theater casting

Written By Alicia Green June 29, 2016

Provided by the Pittsburgh Public Theater The cast of “My Fair Lady” features Point Park University alumni, Conservatory of Performing Arts’ voice teacher and a current student. The...

Students close books, open passports for foreign experience

Students close books, open passports for foreign experience

Written By Ty Smith June 29, 2016

photo by Ty Smith French tour guide Vincent Lauferon speaks to Point Park students about the history of the Eiffel Tour in Paris, France on May 15. A group of Cinema and School of Communication students...

Former and current students join together to form colorful group

Former and current students join together to form colorful group

Written By Madison Turiczek June 29, 2016

photo by Hannah Altman Indie band Nevada Color performed at The Beerhive during the first annual Strip District Music Festival. Band members are Point Park alumni Jeremy Westhead, Quinn Wirth, Chris...

Cartoonists startled by Charlie Hebdo attacks

Cartoonists startled by Charlie Hebdo attacks

Written By Julian Horta June 29, 2016

  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review editorial cartoonist, Randy Bish, is looking over his shoulder more than usual after the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo magazine. Rob Rogers of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

Technology takes teaching from notebooks to Macbooks

Technology takes teaching from notebooks to Macbooks

Written By Brandon Flournoy June 29, 2016

  While Nicholas Burns, a senior sports, art and entertainment management (SAEM) major, believes online classes aren’t for him, he finds the Internet helpful when it comes to doing research...

Three-time nominated student to represent WPPJ in New York City

Three-time nominated student to represent WPPJ in New York City

Written By Alicia Green June 29, 2016

photo by Ty Smith Senior broadcast journalism major, Nathan Keenan, is nominated for three Intercollegiate Broadcasting System College Radio Awards. Currently, he is the General Manager of WPPJ, Point...

Student author gives guide to today’s real-life relationships

Student author gives guide to today’s real-life relationships

Written By Victoria Mikula June 29, 2016

  Nicole Martin knows that being a 20-something in the Tinder age is a wild adventure. Inspired by her own personal dating experiences and that of her friends, the final semester graduate student...

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