‘Burgh Bites: The best bites from this academic year

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

This semester had its highs and lows along with its good and bad meals. The most were served for breakfast and the fewest were for dinner. To all of you that followed along, thank you. It was an absolute joy to go to new places, try new things and share them all with you this last semester.

New dean hired for the School of Arts and Sciences

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025

Starting July 1 this year, Point Park will have a new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Becky Spritz.

“A Year Full of Kindness: Congratulations!” by Abby Calub

Written By Abby Calub • April 16, 2025

The final issue (of the semester) of A Year Full of Kindness.

Track and field place big in two meets simultaneously

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Point Park’s track and field teams competed at two different meets this weekend: the Bison Outdoor Classic and the Westminster Invitational.

Outgoing SGA president and vice president talk about their accomplishments, hopes for next year’s administration

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025

In their 30 weeks leading the Student Government Association (SGA), President Kyle Maclaughlin and Vice President Dillion Peterson said they’ve made great strides in improving student life at Point Park.

Apartment project at former YWCA building in limbo despite extra funding

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

As the former YWCA building at 305 Wood St. sits vacant with a sign advertising future luxury apartment complexes at the site with no lights or activity, hopes for more “off-campus” housing right in-between Point Park’s campus continue to dwindle.

Rangel and Balfe sworn in to lead SGA

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) swore in its fall 2025 President Christian Rangel and Vice President Madigan Balfe at its final weekly Monday meeting by cracking jokes and sharing their farewells.

Tuition to increase 3.8%

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025

Tuition will increase by 3.8% for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semester, according to Point Park’s tuition and costs section of its website.

This week in Point Park History: USG Election Results, Open Dorms, ‘The King and I,’ Jim Buccilli and more

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

This week in Point Park history mirrors much of what went on this week, especially with SGA elections and graduation on the horizon.

Hot Tea with Z: When should I move on?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

How long should I wait before moving on from a relationship? What is the best way to handle a break up? Am I a bad person for quickly getting over a breakup? Is it wrong to have desires for a relationship even if I have just left one?

‘The Bridge Kingdom’ creates a compelling world and characters that draws readers in

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025

“The Bridge Kingdom” by Danielle L. Jensen is the first book from “The Bridge Kingdom” series, which currently consists of five books.

Crime report for April 7 to April 14

Written By Carson Folio and Gavin Petrone • April 16, 2025

A 19-year-old man is in the hospital after he walked up to the Pittsburgh Police Downtown safety center saying he was shot at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Smithfield Street around 11 p.m. Sunday.