Granite building water pipe bursts

Written By Carson Folio, Interim Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2025

The Granite Building at 313 Sixth Ave, which has been vacant since at least 2017, was damaged by a water pipe that burst in the building on Saturday, Jan. 25. 

School of Dance introduces new hip-hop concentration

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 22, 2025

Point Park’s School of Dance expects to implement its new hip-hop concentration next semester, according to several sources familiar with the matter.

Trump inaugurated 47th U.S. president

Written By Ethan Rowinski, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

Donald J. Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America.

TikTok temporarily shut down ahead of second Trump term

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 22, 2025

A ban on TikTok went into effect on Jan. 19, in the United States, causing the app to go “dark” after a Supreme Court ruling upheld the ban. The ban not only affected TikTok, but also apps like Lemon8 and Capcut which are owned by the same parent company as TikTok.  

Leaky Lawrence strikes again

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • January 15, 2025

Leaking hot water from a broken steam line pipe attached to Lawrence Hall’s heating system caused significant water damage to multiple dorm rooms on floors 13 – 15 in the building over winter break.

Shari Payne ready to take on provost role

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025

Dr. Shari Payne, who was promoted to the position of interim provost near the start of this semester, says she has thrown her hat in the ring for consideration as the permanent provost.

Honors Program announces new grad assistant

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025

Point Park University's Honors Program announced on Jan. 4 that Frederieke Rijlaarsdam is the new graduate assistant who will be working in the Honors Office.  

Former Provost Soto’s plans still in motion

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Monday discussed the effects of Provost Michael Soto departing from the university. Despite Soto departing from his role, the plans he discussed with SGA are still in the process of moving forward, said SGA President Kyle MacLaughlin.  

Former PPU President Arthur M. Blum dies at 90 years old

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025

Arthur (Art) M. Blum became the second President of Point Park University in 1967, after working in multiple administrative roles, said Albert McLean in “Point Park College: The First 25 Years”.  

Second ‘Wellness On-the-Go’ vending machine installed in Thayer Hall

Written By Michael Klug, Website/Opinions Editor • January 8, 2025

The University Health Center implemented a second “Wellness On-the-Go” vending machine over winter break adding onto the first located on the first floor of the Student Center.

Soto ‘departs’ from role as Provost

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 8, 2025

Michael Soto, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, will be “departing his role,” according to an announcement Monday, Jan. 6, by President Brussalis.

PPU Police Chief Besong takes on two roles

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 8, 2025

Point Park’s Chief of Police Jeffery Besong will begin serving as both Carlow University’s and Point Park’s Chief of Police this semester, according to Point Park’s Leadership Report published in November.