Burgh Bites: The BERG in PPG replaces Chicken Guy

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024

For the last three weeks, all I have tasted is food that deserves good reviewing, and it’s beginning to upset me. I haven’t been able to harshly critique anything recently because the food I’ve been trying has genuinely been kinda good. So next week, I will try to eat somewhere where I know the food is bad. 

Professors remember professor Bob O’Gara

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024

Bob O’Gara, professor emeritus, who dedicated 33 years of his life to Point Park’s School of Communication (SOC) and PR/AD programs, died two Saturdays ago on Oct. 6, due to health complications. 

‘Rock the shot’ in Fishbowl

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

The Point Park Student Health Center turned up the volume this past week during their “Rock the Shot” flu shot clinic. The clinic was held in partnership with WPPJ and Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), providing flu vaccines and popular rock music at the same time. The clinic was available to all students and faculty.

Burgh Bites: Pair Charcuterie has tasty cheese

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 9, 2024

Located on the corner of Boulevard of the Allies and Smithfield Street, Pair Charcuterie opened in May. Both a coffee shop, seller of cheeses and meats, sandwiches and new soups, the store popped up as a result of the Greenwood Plan. 

CAB HOSTS FALL FESTIVE WREATH MAKING

Written By Robert Fornataro, Co Features/A&E Editor • October 9, 2024

  The Campus Activities Board recently hosted its monthly Coffeehouse event and this month it was entitled, “Autumn Wreaths Coffeehouse.” The event took place on Friday, October 4th in...

New wellness vending machine in Student Center

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor • October 2, 2024

When it comes to health products, buying them at stores can be expensive. For this reason, some students can’t afford certain health products like medicine or contraceptives.

Burgh Bites: Cafe Momentum exceeds expectations

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2024

Instead of only doing a food review this week, I decided to learn more about Cafe Momentum, a restaurant and non-profit in Market Square. Not only did I taste the food, but I also learned about its mission of providing kids 15 to 19 years old, affected by the juvenile system within the last 12 months, with paid internships.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE ON ANNUAL MEDIA DAY

Written By Caleb McCartney, Co-Photo Editor • October 2, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27th, the annual High School Media Day was held at the Center for Media Innovation and allowed multiple surrounding high-schools to gain broadcast experience. The high schoolers who...

Students and Faculty share plans for Halloween

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor/Website Editor • October 2, 2024

Halloween is on the horizon, and with it come different traditions, celebrations and festivities among students and staff. For some, it’s just another year of dressing up, but for others, it means way more than just going out in a costume. 

‘NEWSAPALOOZA’ HAPPENS IN THE PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE

Written By Caleb McCartney and Cassandra Harris • October 2, 2024

The Center for Media Innovation recently hosted it’s local journalism event, ‘Newsapalooza,’ from September 26th to 28th. The event, which took place in the Pittsburgh Playhouse, featured multiple segments such as “Press Forward Pittsburgh” and the anticipated “Pittsburgh Pitch,” which was a “Shark Tank” themed event where the audience decided who won the one-thousand-dollar grand prize. Jennifer Szweda Jordan and Bella Markovitz were the voted winners of the event. The event also featured notable journalists such as, Robert Costa, CBS News Chief Presidential Reporter, and Walter ‘Robby’ Robinson, Editor-At-Large at the Boston Globe. 

BSU THROWS HOEDOWN IN VILLAGE PARK

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor/Website Editor • October 2, 2024

The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted its Hoedown in Village Park on Friday. The Hoedown consisted of food, line-dancing and a dunk tank. When participating students signed in, they were given a white ticket...

Burgh Bites: Noodle Head, Spicy Noods

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-chief • September 25, 2024

Located on 242 South Highland Avenue in Shadyside, Noodle Head is a place worth visiting. They cater to different taste buds, both for those who are spice-sensitive and for those who can take lots of spice.