Suzanne Collins’ new release sheds light on “The Hunger Games” series

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

48 tributes enter the arena for the 50th annual Hunger Games, but only one will leave alive in Suzanne Collins’ book “Sunrise on the Reaping.”

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...

Hot Tea with Z: Do I change myself for love?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

How do I impress the people I like? Should I have to change parts of myself to make them like me?  Is it right for them to ask me to change so they will like me? Can I truly be in love with someone if they do not love me for who I am?

Students debut brand new Fringe Festival

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

This past weekend, Point Park launched its first student-run Fringe Festival, featuring a lineup of theater, music and art performances created and produced by students.

‘A Year Full of Kindness: Hang in There: Part 1’ by Abby Calub

Written By Abby Calub, Comic Artist • March 26, 2025

Hang in there, y'all!

‘12 Ophelias’ opens at the Pittsburgh Playhouse this week

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Editor • March 26, 2025

A new mainstage production, “12 Ophelias (A Play with Broken Songs),” opens March 27 and runs through March 30 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse this week.

Former SGA president books commercial with Ohio Lottery

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 26, 2025

When Marc Palombo founded Chess Club three years ago, he never imagined it would help him land an acting gig with the Ohio Lottery.

Celebrate April holidays

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions Editor • March 26, 2025

Every month of the year has a list of holidays that can be considered “obscure” or silly. April is no exception to this, with multiple days of the month having their own random holiday.

‘PointGirl’ by Adrian Y Lozano-Rea

Written By Adrian Y Lozano-Rea, Comic Artist • March 26, 2025

PointGirl doesn't always fight her villains.

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.