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Kristy Weiss, director of dining services, discusses student complaints and recent food service changes during the current transition period at CulinArt, at a USG meeting Monday.

CulinArt general manager addresses food concerns; students voice issues

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer February 14, 2017

With increasing discrepancies and concern in the food service on campus, its general manager spoke with student government Monday to address them. “We want you to come [to us] with your problems,”...

CulinArt:  still a work in progress

CulinArt: still a work in progress

Written By Kayla Snyder, Co-News Editor February 14, 2017

Point Park’s food provider, CulinArt, has officially been in service for nearly two semesters, and it is responsible for the newly renovated dining hall and café, along with other changes made by the...

Director of Planning Derek Eversmann discusses changes coming to the buildings owned by Point Park along with asking students about the strengths and weaknesses of Point Park in general, during USG’s Monday meeting in the JVH.

USG adds social media standards

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer February 7, 2017

Student government rolled out a new social media code of ethics as a way to keep professionalism within the organization. A local architect company also spoke to USG about transforming the infrastructure...

A pedestrian waits to cross road over Mon Wharf parking on Monday.

Monongahela Wharf experiences increase in crime reports, patrols

Written By Manon Riley February 7, 2017

A scanning of the past few semester’s crime reports indicate that drug violations are becoming a larger problem at the Monongahela Wharf at the edge of Point Park’s campus. For the year 2016, crime...

Internship and job fair connects students with employers

Internship and job fair connects students with employers

Written By Lauren Clouser February 7, 2017

The School of Business, School of Communication and Career Development Center have joined forces to host the annual Spring Internship and Job Fair. The fair will take place on Feb 9. from 12-3:30 p.m....

Unsafe water plagues Playhouse

Unsafe water plagues Playhouse

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor February 7, 2017

While Point Park’s campus was excluded from last week’s flush and boil water advisory, the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Oakland residents were affected. “We had to take precautionary measures,”...

Attendees get their pictures taken with mayoral candidate John C. Welch after he finishes his speech announcing his candidacy for mayor of Pittsburgh, Saturday Jan. 21.

Pastor challenges incumbent mayor for democratic nomination

Written By Dannys Marrero January 31, 2017

Rev. John C. Welch declared his candidacy for the office of Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Homewood. Welch is the Chief Chaplain for the...

Short films to emulate famous directors

Short films to emulate famous directors

Written By Lauren Clouser January 31, 2017

The John P. Harris Society (JPH) is holding its second annual “Be the Filmmaker” festival, in which participants have 48 hours to create a short film. Filmmakers have from 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb....

CAB to host its first-ever Groundhog Day celebration

CAB to host its first-ever Groundhog Day celebration

Written By Iain Oldman January 31, 2017

Point Park University’s Campus Activity Board will host a Groundhog Day event for students and staff as a way to celebrate the holiday with crafts, live music and regional food on Thursday, Feb. 2. The...

USG censures its treasurer

USG censures its treasurer

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer January 31, 2017

The university’s student legislative body censured its treasurer after the executive board called her to trial in a 6-4 anonymous vote. “I apologize for my actions for what has happened,” Treasurer...

The Don of a new era

The Don of a new era

Written By Emily Bennett and Alexander Popichak January 24, 2017

Donald J. Trump became the 45th president of the United States upon taking the oath of office in Washington, D.C. at noon on Jan. 20, 2017. Campaign button peddlers and volunteers outside the security...

Recording Secretary, Davion Heron, listens to what Mayor Bill Peduto has to say during a special Q&A meeting on Monday.

Mayor Bill Peduto visits USG

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer January 24, 2017

In the midst of his reelection campaign, Pittsburgh’s mayor highlighted the city’s changing landscape while disconnecting it from politics in Washington, D.C. during his visit to the university. “It...

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