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Penguins playoff hopes continue to slip

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

Following a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on St. Patrick's Day, the Penguins departed from Pittsburgh for a challenging three-game road. The Penguins lost 5-2 to the New Jersey Devils...

The Rink Report: NHL East Wild Card race coming down to the wire

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • April 12, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday,5-1. It was a dominant performance from start to finish for the Pens as they never trailed in the game. Sidney Crosby led the way...

Stop citing religion as a basis for homophobia

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • January 25, 2023

A few weeks ago the Philadelphia Flyers hosted a Pride Night to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community, but of course, one player, defensemen Ivan Provorov, refused to participate in the pregame...

The Rink Report: Pens Struggles Show With 2-1 Loss to Bruins

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • April 20, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, April 16. Danton Heinen scored the only goal for the Penguins with assists coming from Teddy Blueger and Brock McGinn. With the goal...

The Rink Report: Pens Break Losing Streak With Win Over Predators

Written By Anthony Cugini, Staff Writer • April 13, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators on Sunday by a score of 3-2. This was Pittsburgh’s first win in their last five games.

The Rink Report: Pens Fall in Division With Loss to Avalanche

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • April 6, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday by a score of 3-2. The Pens lost to arguably the best team in the NHL due to a late goal from Colorado defenseman Devon Toews, which...

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NEWS

Paint and pieces of the wall left in chunks after maintenance workers created a hole in the wall to access a steam line for the dorm heater.

Submitted by Ayden Miller

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.

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FEATURES

The judge, played by Denny DiPalma, shows his fingers covered in Doritos dust for the "Crash the Super Bowl" ad submitted by the two students.

Submitted by Nihad Hebib and Shandon Walsh

PPU students ‘Crash the Super Bowl’ with Doritos ad

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

Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” advertising contest received a submission from two Point Park students: Nihad Hebib, a senior accounting major, and Shandon Walsh, a junior PR/AD major.

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OPINIONS

Streaming services are just too greedy

Written By Michael Klug, Website/Co-Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025

Throughout the years, streaming services have gotten more popular and arguably more greedy. These services are often utilized by college students, whether for the sake of binging or providing background noise.

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SPORTS

Brenden Williams and Kaden Warner celebrate a point vs. WVSU.

Men’s basketball edges past WVSU

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

In their first game at home since winter break, the Pioneers played West Virginia State on Jan. 11, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym where they won by one point with a final score of 76-75.

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