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Honors book club benefits students

Honors book club benefits students

Written By Megan Thorpe June 29, 2016

Jane McAnallen appreciates the laidback yet compelling discussions found each semester at the Honors Program Book Club. When McKenna Adams, Point Park graduate and former book club member, first joined...

‘The Bluest Eye’ challenges society’s views of perfection

‘The Bluest Eye’ challenges society’s views of perfection

Written By Emily Bennett June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Playhouse Aenya Ulke (Darlene), Perris Drew (Cholly Breedlove), share a moment onstage during the production of “The Bluest Eye” at Point Park University’s...

Point Park students create Snapple ad campaign

Point Park students create Snapple ad campaign

Written By Kaila Markette June 29, 2016

When a group of Point Park students took on an advertising campaign for Snapple in which they will compete in a national competition, they could not have been more excited to “UnCap Adventure,”...

CAB event is ‘Not Yo’ Mama’s Gym Class’

CAB event is ‘Not Yo’ Mama’s Gym Class’

Written By Casey Hoolahan June 29, 2016

The unique title for this month’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) Pioneer Series event was established by accident. “I was filling out the marketing request form, and not knowing what to call...

Point Park student joins chorale for ‘Ultimate Oscars’

Point Park student joins chorale for ‘Ultimate Oscars’

Written By Beth Turnbull June 29, 2016

photo by Alexander Popichak Freshman criminal justice major, Vince Bonacci performed with Pittsbrugh Symphony Orchestra’s student chorale in their most recent performance “The Ultimate Oscars”...

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra targets broader audience

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra targets broader audience

Written By Beth Turnbull June 29, 2016

The symphony was formerly known for wealthy couples wearing fur coats, sitting in velveteen seats and gilded theaters—the magic that makes the symphony, the symphony. Today, the event of going to...

Mardi Gras mini-golf gets subpar turnout

Mardi Gras mini-golf gets subpar turnout

Written By Julian Kovacs June 29, 2016

photo by Julian Kovacs Students wore masks while golfing to match the theme of Mardi Gras mini-golf. This was the first CAB mini-golf event held this year.   Joci Hyrb, the Pioneer Series Coordinator,...

Pittsburgh’s largest annual craft fair returns

Pittsburgh’s largest annual craft fair returns

Written By Eddie Trizzino June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Handmade Arcade The first and largest independent craft fair, Handmade Arcade, will be at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on December 5.    Before there was Etsy,...

Point Park students to march for Bernie Sanders

Point Park students to march for Bernie Sanders

Written By Matt Petras June 29, 2016

In 2008, Hillary Clinton comfortably won the Pennsylvania presidential primary against a man offering bold progressive change named Barack Obama. Now, Clinton is running against a democratic socialist...

Point Park business professor receives recognition

Point Park business professor receives recognition

Written By Eddie Trizzino June 29, 2016

photo by Connor Hochbein Elaine Luther, Professor of Business Management, is the recipient of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Pittsburgh Golden Triangle Awards. IABC’s...

Late Night Bingo to grant wishes for students

Late Night Bingo to grant wishes for students

Written By Kristina Pacifico June 29, 2016

The Lawrence Hall multipurpose room is set to transform into a Disney fanatic’s dream Feb. 18 with the return of one of the most popular student events of the month -- Late Night Bingo. “With...

CAB brings in new semester with ice-skating event

CAB brings in new semester with ice-skating event

Written By Karly Rivera June 29, 2016

photo by Chloe Jakiela The Campus Activities Board at Point Park University is holding a free skate at the PPG Place rink Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. The first 75 students that go to Lawrence Hall Lobby...

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