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Recycling options starkly vary per residence hall

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2025

Despite the city of Pittsburgh allowing many goods to be recycled via pickup, each dorm hall on Point Park’s campus has different rules on what can and cannot be recycled.

Point Park University food assistance resources available amid government shutdown

Written By Cilia Catello, News Editor • November 6, 2025

As the federal government shutdown ties 2019’s longest in history, millions of Americans — and thousands of Pittsburgh residents — are left without SNAP benefits for November because the Trump administration refuses to administer them.

SGA senators propose spring projects and end-of-semester goals, including winter funding

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2025

Despite SGA having no official business during Monday’s meeting, senators and staffers alike still discussed new ideas and spoke on initiatives each staffer was pursuing.

Crime Report for Week 10

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • November 6, 2025

Criminal Mischief #1: A student’s vehicle was left unlocked and “rummaged through” along First Avenue on Oct. 27 at 6:20 p.m., according to Chief of Police Jeff Besong. Besong said nothing...

Mancosh retiring, new senior vice president of finance to be appointed

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • November 6, 2025

Tracy Claybaugh, a former executive of finance for Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, will be appointed as Point Park’s senior vice president of finance (CFO) on Dec. 1.

PA’s swing state status means voter turnout is critical

Written By Emalee Baker, Hayden Mahoney, Katie Portillo Rodas, and Nathan Zadrozny • November 5, 2025

Less than 24-hours until Election Day, the stakes are high, especially in Pennsylvania, as many residents are struggling to see the point of voting.

Corey O’Connor elected mayor of Pittsburgh

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • November 5, 2025

Democratic nominee Corey O’Connor beat Republican challenger Tony Moreno for mayor of Pittsburgh by a substantial margin on Election Day.

Crime Report Week Nine

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • October 29, 2025

Theft: A student stole a bottle of Gatorade from Point Café in Lawrence Hall on Oct. 23 at 1:33 a.m., according to Chief of Police Jeff Besong. Point Park police are investigating and did not provide...

Dean Becky Spritz plans facilities upgrades for Natural Sciences and Engineering

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • October 29, 2025

It’s been eight years since Academic Hall room 411, a chemistry lab, saw substantial upgrades to its facilities.

SGA approves emergency funding for AAPI Union

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) approved $115 in emergency funding to the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Union Monday to purchase catered food in preparation for holiday events.

Point Park University plans launch of first AI ‘staff member’ in admissions office

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • October 22, 2025

Skilly, an AI chatbot developed by Pittsburgh-based startup SkillBuilder.io, will soon assist Point Park’s admissions office in responding to prospective students’ questions.

Crime Report: Week eight

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • October 22, 2025

Week eight's crime report is light, with only two entries.

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