FEATURES

From classroom to camera: film students on set

Written By Kalliyan Winder, For The Globe • February 19, 2025

Point Park’s newly renamed School of Theatre, Film, and Animation has prepared students with hands-on interactive learning starting in their first year of study. The school’s coursework and curriculum focuses on benefiting students in the professional world after graduation. 

‘Black Jamboree’ spotlights student business and culture

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions Editor • February 12, 2025

Each year, Black History Month, which is every February, is celebrated at Point Park. The Black Student Union (BSU) held its second annual “Black Jamboree” as the first in a series of events to celebrate the month. 

‘Burgh Bites: Giovanni’s Pizza: The buffalo burns badly

Written By Cassandra Harris, For The Globe • February 12, 2025

Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta located on 123 Sixth Street definitely has pizza and definitely has pasta, but it’s some of the weirdest I have ever tasted. 

‘Burgh Bites: Gaucho Parilla: High stakes dining

Written By Cassandra Harris, For The Globe • February 5, 2025

Just a 10-minute walk from campus, Gaucho Parilla located off Penn Avenue and 6th Street serves more than what gives itsits reputation as a pricey South-American-themed steak house. 

Paranormal Investigative YouTubers ‘Audrey and Bella’ search Point Park campus for the ‘Shuffler’

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2025

Paranormal Pittsburgh Youtubers Audrey and Bella visited Point Park over the winter break to investigate the well-known ghost called the “Shuffler,” a spirit believed to be the ghost of Supreme Court Justice Michael Musmanno, who lived in Lawrence Hall when it transitioned from a hotel in 1967.  

Organizations hold Martin Luther King Jr. Day events

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions Editor • January 29, 2025

The spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream and the education of his teachings live on during campus celebrations of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

‘Burgh Bites: The Speckled Egg: A classy dining experience

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2025

On the first floor of the Union Trust building, four entrances create a cross, and the ground is lined with two blue carpets. Intersecting the rugs in the middle is a help desk, and diagonally adjacent to it is a podium attended by a host from The Speckled Egg. 

PITTSBURGH MEDIA PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Written By Caleb McCartney, Photo Editor • January 22, 2025

Journalists, news outlets and alumni gathered in Lawrence Hall 200 - also known as the fishbowl - discuss leadership changes in the Pittsburgh Media Partnership. Two chairs were elected, then it was decided...

PPU students ‘Crash the Super Bowl’ with Doritos ad

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025

Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” advertising contest received a submission from two Point Park students: Nihad Hebib, a senior accounting major, and Shandon Walsh, a junior PR/AD major.

‘Burgh Bites: Benny’s Pizza: An affordable late night option

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025

Imagine holding a regular slice of pizza, then imagine a slice that is almost three times the size of that.

Student Health Center offers CPR classes to students

Written By Michael Klug, Website/Co-Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025

When it comes to life-saving techniques, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is one of the many kinds of ways to save a life. Now, students are able to get certified, alongside faculty and staff who are also able to get CPR certified on campus by taking one class.

Burgh Bites: Mad Chicken, not mid chicken

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • January 8, 2025

It’s no secret that Pittsburgh is almost in an oversupply of fried chicken spots that all have exceptional food. Some are national chains like Raising Canes and The Eagle, while others like CHiKN and Wings and a Prayer are exclusive to Allegheny County.