CAB to bring escape rooms to campus
Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor
January 9, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Point Park After Dark will host two escape rooms in the Student Center Gym for students to explore and strategize this Saturday night from 9-11 p.m. “The executive board actually went and did an escape room over training so it’s exciting to see that and bring something similar to campus,” said s...
Student government finishes semester with executive cabinet changes
Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer
December 11, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
United Student Government (USG) Press Secretary Sabrina Bodon stepped down from her position and Recording Secretary Shaniece Lawrence concluded her term as she prepares to graduate at the end of this semester. Former Treasurer Josh Croup will now serve USG as its press secretary, Senator Justin Stocklas...
Public Safety to implement updated security technology for fall of 2018
Written By Nikole Kost, Photo Editor
December 5, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
As Angela Altieri waited in Lawrence Hall for her parents to pick her up, she said a man later identified as Dalbert Banks approached her and asked if she was a dance major. After Altieri said no, Banks brushed her off and continued to prowl outside of the dance studio until the registered sex offender w...
Point Park students part of winning team at advertising competition
Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Two Point Park students were members of the winning firm of this year’s “The Pitch” advertising competition. The annual competition, sponsored by the Pittsburgh regional chapter of the Advertising Federation (AdFed), challenges six groups of advertising students to craft a marketing plan for a speci...
International Media Students unsure of waitlist status
Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Copy Desk Chief
December 5, 2017
Filed under NEWS
For the spring course International Media, Point Park’s registration program, Jenzabar, is unable to create wait lists for dual-listed courses going into the spring semester. Helen Fallon, the professor who teaches the course, has to keep her own personal waitlist for the class and the subsequent t...
Bubble soccer returns to warm welcome
Written By Dannys Marrero
December 5, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Point Park’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) brought back its annual Bubble Soccer event to provide students with the opportunity to make new friends, relieve some stress and have fun wearing inflatable bubbles. Students who took part on Nov. 29 formed two separate teams while constraining their movem...
USG discusses future approaches to funding
Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer
December 5, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Student government conducted their second to last meeting of the semester by discussing future funding periods and internal procedures. During the Treasurer’s Report, United Student Government (USG) Treasurer Josh Croup started a discussion within the legislative body about allocated club funds duri...
Playhouse gathering favorite memories from Oakland site
Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor
November 28, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Point Park’s conservatory is asking its alumni, staff, current students and the public to submit their favorite memory of the Oakland Pittsburgh Playhouse ahead of its closure in June 2018. According to the Playhouse’s website, the project is an “opportunity to reminisce through its 85 years and submit a memory for consideration to be posted on the Share Your Pittsbur...
Table Top Tirade ends semester with marathon event
Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor
November 28, 2017
Filed under NEWS
This weekend, the gaming club at Point Park will wrap up the semester with two final events. Table Top Tirade will kick the weekend off with their final tournament of “Magic: The Gathering.” Every last Friday of the month this semester, the club held tournaments with a $12 entry fee. This month’s...
USG faces three resignations ahead of semester’s end
Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer
November 28, 2017
Filed under NEWS
United Student Government (USG) President Pro-Tempore Daniel Murphy along with two senators have resigned from their positions effective immediately. According to a USG press release, Murphy served as senator for the Conservatory of Performing Arts for three years. This was Murphy’s first semester a...
Pompeani father-daughter duo returns to alma mater for talk on TV industry
Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor
November 21, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS, SPORTS
Students and faculty filled the Lawrence Hall Ballroom last Tuesday to hear Bob and Celina Pompeani share advice on broadcasting and the current state of the industry. “I always look forward to coming back,” Pompeani said afterward. “I think one of the best things this university does is bring...
Student government swears in new vice president, senators-at-large
Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer
November 14, 2017
Filed under NEWS
United Student Government (USG) President Bobby Bertha appointed Senator Kaylee Kearns as vice president. According to a USG press release announcing her nomination Friday, Kearns is a sophomore sports, arts and entertainment management major representing the Rowland School of Business. She has be...