Kathy Griffin takes stage at the Benedum
Written By Samiar Nefzi
March 14, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Kathy Griffin is set to perform at the Benedum Center Mar. 26 as part of her Celebrity Run-Ins Tour to promote her new book of the same name. Kathy Griffin has made a career for herself by spilling all the dirt on celebrities in her stand-up acts. In her new memoir, “Kathy Griffin’s Celebrity...
Club requests budget for dinner to honor Pittsburgh police chief
Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 14, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Student government slashed almost all of an organization’s requested budget for an upcoming event. “I would like to change the allocated amount to $0,” United Student Government (USG) Senator Daniel Murphy moved for the legislative body to cut Criminal Justice Club’s requested amount for an...
Police chief returns to alma mater
Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor
March 10, 2017
Filed under Multimedia, NEWS, Video, Web-Extras
Point Park alumnus Scott Schubert was sworn in as police chief on Feb. 16 at the City-County Building. This past Friday he returned to his alma mater to speak with Co-Sports Editor and Editor Emeritus Josh Croup about a variety of topics. Schubert reminisced on his Point Park days, and talked about ...
Pittsburgh rises up for trans equality
Written By Dannys Marrero, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Members of the LGBT community protested the current Presidential Administration’s decision regarding Transgender rights at the Pittsburgh City-Council building Friday, Feb. 24 in Downtown Pittsburgh. The protest was organized by the community and the Non-Profit Organizations of SisTers PGH, Trans...
USG selects interim treasurer
Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
After the resignation of its treasurer, the student government president appointed a new treasurer to fill her place. United Student Government (USG) President Blaine King appointed Amber Mole to the succeed former Treasurer Amedea Baldoni for the remainder of this semester. “USG is a growing proce...
CMI alters social media panel after cancellation
Written By Jordan Slobodinsky, Co-Opinions Editor
March 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
The Center for Media Innovation (CMI) announced March 3 that former WTAE reporter Wendy Bell would no longer be headlining the upcoming Burgh 3.0 event. “My staff and I organized this event. We went out and found a panel we thought would be appropriate to replace bell,” Conte said. Bell was...
Local Brief: Search for Dakota James reaches end
Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-Elect
March 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
The six-week search for Duquesne University graduate student Dakota James reached an end Monday morning when police pulled James’ body from the Ohio River around 9:30 a.m. James was last seen Downtown on Jan. 25. Surveillance cameras last showed James in Katz Plaza in the Cultural District as well...
Treasurer, two senators resign from student government
Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Just a month after being reprimanded for altercations with other members, a student politician has resigned from her post. While former Treasurer Amedea Baldoni resigned effective Monday, she said the actions by United Student Government (USG) against her was not the reason for her decision. “I...
WPPJ continues winning legacy with one win, three finalists
Written By Michael Richter, Co-News Editor
March 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
WPPJ, Point Park’s student-run radio station, won one award and finished as finalists in three other categories at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) award ceremony in New York City at the Hotel Pennsylvania March 4. “Leading up to the event, I was just happy to be sitting there knowing...
USG Treasurer resigns, club funding to continue as scheduled
Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2017
Filed under NEWS
The treasurer of the United Student Government (USG) has resigned, citing personal reasons. Sophomore political science and legal studies double major Amedea Baldoni said Feb. 21 in her letter of resignation “In light of recent events, I have not been able to thrive and fulfill this positio...
USG President issues ‘state of USG’ address
Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
February 21, 2017
Filed under NEWS
The accomplishments, performance and future goals of student government all were included in the first presidential address to students at the university. “We have seen the highs and lows, but the highs tremendously outweigh the lows,” United Student Government (USG) President Blaine King said...
Alumnus sworn in as Pittsburgh’s new police chief
Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor
February 21, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Point Park alumnus Scott Schubert was sworn in as Pittsburgh’s permanent police chief Thursday after serving as the acting chief since November when his predecessor, Cameron McLay, resigned. The 24-year veteran of the Pittsburgh police force received his bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from...
