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Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston talks with screenwriting professor Steve Cuden and inspires students Wed. Nov. 16 in the University Center.

Bryan Cranston makes stop at university for Q&A session

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor November 29, 2016

View an additional photo gallery here. Cinema professor Steve Cuden shared the George Rowland White (GRW) Theater stage with Bryan Cranston, an actor and director known for his roles in Malcolm...

Hennigan reiterates mission statement

Hennigan reiterates mission statement

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer November 29, 2016

Point Park President Paul Hennigan appeared in front of United States Government (USG) Monday to reaffirm his office’s letter to students and faculty with the university’s mission statement. “The...

Students’ art, talents showcased at Black Student Union open mic night

Students’ art, talents showcased at Black Student Union open mic night

Written By Robert Berger, Staff Writer November 29, 2016

The Black Student Union (BSU) held Bless Up with BSU, their third open mic night of the semester on Nov. 16 in University Center. “Each month we hold an open mic night because we really like to have...

President Hennigan assures inclusive community amid election response

President Hennigan assures “inclusive community” amid election response

Written By Josh Croup, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2016

Point Park President Paul Hennigan sent an email to Point Park faculty, students and staff members Thursday afternoon discouraging hateful speech and discrimination amid the recent responses to the 2016...

Faculty write open letter to administration

Faculty write open letter to administration

Written By Josh Croup, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2016

Members of Point Park's faculty submitted an open letter Tuesday addressed to President Paul Hennigan and members of administration asking them to address concerns surrounding the recent election of Donald...

Tim Grebeck, sophomore education major and Eagle Scout, helps Professor Eric Stennett, Director of EDD Program at Point Park, carry a wreath to a stand by the waterfall in Village Park during a ceremony for Veteran’s Day on Friday.

Gallery: University honors veterans

Written By Gracey Evans, Sports Photo Editor November 15, 2016

Protesters, largely millenials, flood the streets of Oakland on Election Night, fervently protesting Donald Trump’s presidency.

Anti-Trump protests erupt throughout city

Written By Chloe Jakiela, News Photo Editor November 15, 2016

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, students and members of the community took to the streets downtown and in Oakland to voice their opinions through events such as protests...

Construction workers make progress on the new Point Park Playhouse, downtown Friday afternoon. The playhouse is projected to open in 2018.

Construction of new playhouse continues

Written By Robert Berger, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

After nearly ten years of planning, the new Point Park Pittsburgh Playhouse is slowly beginning to take shape on Forbes Avenue and Fourth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. The new Playhouse is designed...

United Student Government recoups after controversial election

United Student Government recoups after controversial election

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer November 15, 2016

United Student Government (USG) President Blaine King called for the governing body to stand in solidarity with the university as it moves to make the university a safer environment for students. “We...

University mulling options to replace Blackboard software

University mulling options to replace Blackboard software

Written By Hannah Walden November 15, 2016

Point Park University is currently in the process of changing and adapting the technology available to students by replacing Blackboard with another online system. A committee of 15 staff and faculty...

Support groups created for students after election night

Support groups created for students after election night

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor November 15, 2016

Following a night of demonstrations and public backlash against President-elect Donald Trump, two separate organizations on campus held public support group meetings to help students cope with this anxiety. “The...

Donald Trump defies odds

Donald Trump defies odds

Written By Iain Oldman and Matt Petras November 9, 2016

Republican Donald Trump completed a comeback in the general election after trailing in the national polls for three months, including as much as 7 points just three weeks ago, to claim victory against...

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