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Pittsburgh Playhouse announces 2024-2025 season for Conservatory

Written By Robert Fornataro, Staff Writer • September 5, 2024

The new season for the Conservatory of Performing Arts is in full send

Dance program drops two places in national rank

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor • March 6, 2024

The university’s dance program has once again been recognized as one of the top five dance programs nationally. While the program has previously been ranked as high as number three, this year it sits...

Dean and artistic director of Pittsburgh Playhouse defends COPA schedule changes

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief • January 25, 2023

Garfield Lemonius, dean and artistic director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, defended the decision to schedule all COPA productions as one weekend performances. “As far as I know, there is...

Students reflect on Pittsburgh Playhouse returning to in-person performances

Written By Alexis Wary, For The Globe • October 20, 2021

For the first time in over a year, the Pittsburgh Playhouse is holding in-person shows once again. Students who work with the Playhouse are having more in-person classes than last year and get to learn face to face with fellow students and faculty.

Pioneer Public: Colleen Hooper

Written By Maegan Fewell, Staff Writer • October 6, 2021

The Point Park community may know Dr. Colleen Hooper well from her work at the Dance Department under the Conservatory of Performing Arts. As a dance educator, choreographer and artist, she was first...

Ex-Broadway star, social activist Karen Olivo comes to Point Park

Written By Jacob Woodyard, News Photography Editor • September 15, 2021

Karen Olivo comes to Point Park, encourages students to stand up against systemic oppression

Written By Amanda Andrews and Kylie Thomas • September 15, 2021

Throughout last week, the Office of Equity and Inclusion brought in ex-Broadway star Karen Olivo (she/they) to speak to students with a focus on issues of inclusivity and social justice. Olivo got to have in-depth discussions with students in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA), Rowland School of Business, and School of Communication.

Two faculty members appointed to new positions in conservatory

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 1, 2021

As the school year gets into full swing, two faculty members have taken on new positions in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA).

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FEATURES

(Top to bottom) Fresh dumplings, pork rib noodle soup, and minced pork over rice and egg.

Burgh Bites: Exploding soup dumplings

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2024

The food at Everyday Noodles restaurant was incredibly authentic. All the noodles are made by hand and the cooks do so behind a piece of glass so diners can watch. The owner works with the Taiwanese government to bring cooks to the United States, according to the restaurant’s website.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The partners completed their routine for the ballroom showcase.

Ballroom Dance Sport Club continues to step it up

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

From “Dancing with the Stars” social events to competing at one of the largest International Ballroom Dance competitions, the Ballroom Dance Sport Club has had a jam-packed schedule this past semester.

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OPINIONS

How college students fuel gossip culture

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • November 20, 2024

As to be expected of a small campus community, information spreads -- some of it true, other bits not so much. Information will spread quickly and before you are even aware of it, you’ll be hearing rumors about a person’s roommate, ex-partner or professor.

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SPORTS

Point Park Men's Basketball players Kaden Warner and Brenden Williams play against Glenville State.

Men’s basketball dominates non-conference game

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Point Park men’s basketball surpassed the 100-point mark for the first time this season on Nov. 16, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym. The Pioneers played against Penn State-New Kensington in a game that ended with Point Park coming out the winner with a score of 108-77.

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