LiveWell apartments open in former GNC headquarters

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

After GNC left its former headquarters at 300 Sixth Avenue in Jan. 2021, every tenant in the building left–except for KeyBank at the corner of Wood Street and Oliver Avenue. But Vestiya LLC, part of New York real estate company Victrix LLC, didn’t let the building stay vacant long before the company took interest in turning it into apartments.

New ‘Library of Things’ shares donated items

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 12, 2025

The library will begin its “Library of Things” program Wednesday, March 12. 

Student Government Association shows support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives on campus

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2025

With Trump Administration changes, Student Government Association (SGA) senators spoke up on Monday about their support for future Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy at Point Park.

University hires new spiritual life coordinator

Written By Peyton Martin and Gavin Petrone • March 12, 2025

After a roughly 13-month vacancy--and just in time for Lent and Ramadan--Point Park has a new spiritual advisor, according to an email announcement. 

Man accused of trespassing in West Penn Hall enters plea deal

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

A man who Point Park police accused of trespassing in West Penn Hall last November had half of his charges dropped during a preliminary hearing on March 4.

Shooting on Smithfield Street injures teenager

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2025

A male teenager was shot across from Burlington and Five Below on Smithfield Street on Feb. 19, before fleeing down Forbes Avenue with a bullet wound in the abdomen. A Pittsburgh police officer who...

Downtown ‘T’ stations fully reopen after years of construction

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2025

After over two years of on and off closures and detours, all T light rail stations in Downtown returned to normal service on Feb. 28.

Rising egg prices hurt Downtown restaurants

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 5, 2025

In the last forty years of owning and operating his diner, Nicky Geanopulos said, never before have egg prices been so high.

School of Business offers new major

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • March 5, 2025

The Rowland School of Business is offering a new sports management major this upcoming fall semester.  

50-50-1 PROTESTS CONTINUE IN PITTSBURGH

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

Protesters marched through Point Park’s campus on Feb. 17, Presidents Day.

Starbucks back at Point Perk

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

Point Perk has returned to serving Starbucks drinks with limited menu options after the drinks were previously removed from the menu at the start of the fall semester. 

Upgrades to Market Square coming by 2026

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

The Pittsburgh City Planning Commission (PCPC) approved the complete overhaul of Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh, with hopes that construction will start in April and be finished in a year.