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Pennsylvania debuts ‘It’s On Us’ campaign

Pennsylvania debuts ‘It’s On Us’ campaign

Written By Cara McLaughlin June 29, 2016

Governor Tom Wolf announced the “It’s On Us PA” campaign to create resources for victims of sexual assault and help improve awareness and prevention of cases at universities in the...

‘Alternative spring break’ to take students to New York City

‘Alternative spring break’ to take students to New York City

Written By Breana Uhl June 29, 2016

A trip to New York City to examine the Metropolitan Museum of Art, experience a Broadway Show and network with Point Park alumni will top off an alternative spring break trip for students.  The...

University Center screens new documentary film from Sebak

University Center screens new documentary film from Sebak

Written By Alexander Popichak June 29, 2016

Community members, students and local dignitaries filled the University Center’s GRW Auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 3 to screen the latest documentary by Pittsburgh television producer Rick Sebak. The...

Poll finds students want change in shuttles

Poll finds students want change in shuttles

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

Point Park’s student government discovered a large majority of the student body desire special shuttles to Trader Joe’s with surveys distributed online. About 90 percent of the 304 students...

Condom carnival embraces luau motif’s ambiance

Condom carnival embraces luau motif’s ambiance

Written By Matt Petras June 29, 2016

The twist to this year’s Condom Carnival will be immediately evident upon entering the event on Wednesday, Feb. 10. “Everyone gets ‘leid’ when they walk in,” said Eva Smith,...

Tuition to increase in 2016-17

Tuition to increase in 2016-17

Written By Josh Croup June 29, 2016

Students will pay more to take classes next year at Point Park. All full time undergraduate students at Point Park University will experience a tuition increase of 2.9 percent for the 2016-17 academic...

‘Showdown’ aimed to strengthen community for clubs, members

‘Showdown’ aimed to strengthen community for clubs, members

Written By Alexander Popichak June 29, 2016

photo by Cara McLaughlin Senior education major and treasurer of the Future Educators of America club Stephanie Galbraith paints her club’s mural during the SAIL Club Showdown mural competition...

Another food service provider added to mix to possibly replace Aramark

Another food service provider added to mix to possibly replace Aramark

Written By Josh Croup June 29, 2016

Students voiced their concerns about dining services with a fifth potential food service provider Tuesday afternoon. Representatives from Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services gathered on the...

President Hennigan debuts draft of university’s strategic plan to USG

President Hennigan debuts draft of university’s strategic plan to USG

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

photo by Chloe Jakiela President Paul Hennigan discusses the future of Point Park with the Honors Program in the Lawrence Hall Multipurpose Room Monday night. Hennigan gave the same presentation earlier...

WPPJ program takes home IBS award for ‘Best Radio Drama’

WPPJ program takes home IBS award for ‘Best Radio Drama’

Written By Anthony Mendicino June 29, 2016

photo by Chloe Jakiela Tyler Polk, a junior journalism major, just received the 2016 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s College Radio Award for his radio drama “Larceny.” This is...

Pay It Forward club planning first dance marathon fundraiser to benefit Children’s Hospital

Pay It Forward club planning first dance marathon fundraiser to benefit Children’s Hospital

Written By Madison Krupp June 29, 2016

Dancing for 12 hours seems like a daunting task - unless donation money is involved. Students at Point Park will take part in their first ever dance marathon.  Pay It Forward, a new community service...

WPPJ program takes home IBS award for ‘Best Radio Drama’

WPPJ program takes home IBS award for ‘Best Radio Drama’

Written By Anthony Mendicino June 29, 2016

photo by Chloe Jakiela Tyler Polk, a junior journalism major, just received the 2016 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s College Radio Award for his radio drama “Larceny.” This is...

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