Candidates for SGA President and Vice President debate on policy, campaign promises

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 2, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) held a debate featuring candidates hoping to secure the presidential and vice presidential roles for next semester’s administration.  

PRT may slash service, raise fare

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 26, 2025

If you have a “U-Pass” on your phone to travel on Pittsburgh’s buses, “T” trains and the incline, there’s a chance the pass may become slightly less useful next year–if proposed service cuts go into effect.

New dance studios and Welcome Center discussed at SGA meeting

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • March 26, 2025

At Monday’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, guest speaker Chris Hill, vice president of operations at Point Park University, discussed current and future projects of Physical Plant. 

School of Communication announces new minor in painting and drawing

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 26, 2025

A new 18-credit painting and drawing minor will be attainable at Point Park next spring semester, according to Ben Schonberger, media arts program coordinator and senior lecturer of photography.

‘Talent/ability’ no longer considered in academic admissions

Written By Ethan Rowinski, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

Point Park’s academic admission considerations will no longer consider “talent/ability” for “first time, first-year admissions” students in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Two injured in ‘critical’ car crash outside Student Center

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 26, 2025

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a juvenile male driver struck three cars on Boulevard of the Allies directly outside of the Student Center at around 1:40 a.m. on Friday, March 21. According...

Brussalis meets with SGA about enrollment

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • March 19, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted guest speaker President Chris Brussalis on Monday, March 17 to answer questions from members of SGA.  

‘IRISH FOR A DAY:’ PITTSBURGH HOLDS ANNUAL ST. PATTY’S DAY PARADE

Written By Thomas Speranza, Staff Photographer • March 19, 2025

The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade descended down the Boulevard of the Allies past campus on Saturday, March 15. Several organizations, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Police and Mayor...

New ‘wayfinding’ sign Downtown

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 19, 2025

Do you have a hard time finding your way to prominent spots Downtown? Tired of having to rely on your phone just to walk a few feet to where you want to go? A new sign has got you covered.

Toilet malfunction floods Lawrence Hall dorm

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 19, 2025

A toilet malfunction created a leak that damaged ceiling tiles in Lawrence Hall on Monday, March 10, according to Chris Hill, vice president of operations at Physical Plant.

Petition attempts to bar ICE from campus

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 19, 2025

Point Park’s Political Science Association (PPPSA) began petitioning students to require the university to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from operating on campus property last week.

Acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Christopher Ragland out a month after nomination

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2025

After being nominated to serve as Pittsburgh’s next police chief in February, Acting Police Chief Christopher Ragland withdrew his name from consideration and will retire from the police force.