Pioneer Pause: a day off from school

Written By Robert Fornataro, Co-Features/A&E Editor • November 7, 2024

The annual "Pioneer Pause" day just took place this past Tuesday on October 29th.

Health Center hosts ‘Sexual Health Trick or Treat’

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

The Student Health Center never fails to organize spooktacular events throughout the fall semester. In honor of Halloween week, the “Sexual Health Trick or Treat” occurred in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct 29. With various activities, this event treated students to information on the many tricks of sexual health.

‘Burgh Bites: Obama was right about Pamela’s Diner

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2024

At a former President Barack Obama rally in the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse, he opened his speech by immediately endorsing “Pamela’s Pancakes” in the Strip District as a must-visit, tasty place to get pancakes. I was reporting at the event when I realized what he had done was put a golden feather in my lap for an election-themed Burgh Bites.

Burgh Bites: Target’s Halloween sweets

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Cassandra Harris' ranking of Target Halloween Candy. Find out what she rates what!

How to stay safe during ‘Halloweekend’

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Co-Editor • October 30, 2024

Halloween weekend, otherwise known as "Halloweekend," is coming up very shortly as October is almost over. With this weekend being the perfect time to celebrate and one of the most popular times for students, many forget to remember safety when planning these events.  

Annual Honors panel discusses application of AI

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • October 23, 2024

The Honors program held a panel discussion for the Honors 299 course on Monday, Oct. 14. Discussion panels with the honors program are held every year for this course. The topic is selected by the honors president. This year, President Maegen Steiner chose artificial intelligence.  

Burgh Bites: Condado Tacos serves Caucasian Concoctions

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2024

I have heard many good things about Condado Tacos on Liberty Avenue, a restaurant that serves tacos, tequila and margaritas. 

Seventh annual ‘Pioneer Adventure Weekend’ returns

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor • October 23, 2024

When someone thinks of college, they would normally not think of the word “camping” to go along with it. However, this weekend, the office of Student Life services hosted its seventh annual Pioneer Adventure Weekend (PAW), which was organized by Maria Ochoa, director of resident life. 

Adele Morelli, owner of Boutique La Passerelle, dies

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor • October 16, 2024

Adele Morelli, owner of Boutique La Passerelle (BLP) on Wood Street, passed away from “complications of an unexpected illness while on a buying trip in Portugal on Sept. 21, 2024, the day before her 56 birthday,” according to her obituary.   

BSU hosts ‘Turn it Pink’ event for Breast Cancer Awareness

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • October 16, 2024

The month of October is recognized internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so the Black Student Union (BSU) held an event on Wednesday, Oct. 9, spreading awareness about breast cancer.

CAB HOSTS PUMPKIN CARVING AND PAINTING EVENT

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Co-Editor • October 16, 2024

The Campus Activities Board hosted their first-ever pumpkin carving and painting event. Held on the second floor of the Student Center, there were 30 free pumpkins given to the first recipients to arrive....

New ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ club in the works

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo/Website Editor • October 16, 2024

When it comes to activities on Point Park’s campus, students have a lot of options. The various events and lounges around campus provide plenty of opportunities to have fun and meet other people.