Tag: Point Park University
WPPJ: Today’s top-of-hour news updates
Point Park University radio station WPPJ (670 AM) broadcasts daily news updates: Tuesday, April 22: Ferry captain facing multiple criminal chargers; American man wins Boston Marathon; USG hosts Pioneer Community Day to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation Monday, April 21: Al Qaeda forces in Yemen targeted; Delta Airlines passengers questioned after bomb threat; Point […]
Pulitzer winners stress persistence in reporting
By Emily Balser, Point Park News Service: Point Park University students and faculty gathered on Thursday to hear two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists share how they uncovered police corruption in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Daily News reporters Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman, winners of the 2010 Pulitzer for investigative reporting, spoke about writing the series Tainted Justice, which […]
Budget cuts hit rural shelters hardest
By Megan Guza, Point Park News Service: Shelter services have been hard hit by economic times in rural western Pennsylvania. Denise Scotland’s organization, the Rural Advocacy Task Force at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence in Harrisburg, a part of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence with an annual budget of $26 million in 2012, disperses […]
Rural setting increases danger for domestic violence
By Megan Guza, Point Park News Service: Alexis’ boyfriend traded her body as payment for his drug habit. He hit her, threw things at her, bit her and berated her. He threatened to kill himself in front of her. He said he needed her. He played on her insecurities and always came back with an apology. […]
Old school still cool for some gamers
By Marc S. Witkin, Point Park News Service: Malik Cosby would love to have the new Sony PlayStation 4 game console, but he doesn’t see the point of rushing to get one when so many quality games and systems already exist at a much cheaper price. Cosby, 23, of the West End, has its predecessor, […]
Video: Wecht discusses JFK assassination
By U-View Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht discusses the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary. Wecht was at Point Park University as part of the “Point Park Welcomes” series.
Video: International students discuss political systems in U.S., home countries
By Ligaya Scaff | Point Park News Service Internationals students from Point Park University discuss the political systems of their home countries and their thoughts about American politics.
Point Park alum looks to 2014 with Tigers
By Alex Stumpf, Point Park News Service: Don Kelly, a Detroit Tigers utility man, Pittsburgh native and Point Park University graduate, recently talked with the Point Park News Service about breaking into baseball, making the playoffs in 2013 and adjusting to a new manager for next season. Q: What was it like to be a part […]
The Quick Kick
By Derrik Whiten, Point Park News Service: I am a player on the men’s soccer team at Point Park University. My blog covers the team, scores, injuries and position updates at http://djwhite1.wordpress.com/.
Wear What?
By Madison Taylor, Point Park News Service: Wear What? is dedicated to the colorful worlds of fashion and beauty. Here you will find the things that make me my happiest — obscure thrift-store purchases, shopping hauls, makeup tutorials, reviews and tips. Plus you can expect occasional posts featuring my outfits and modeling experiences. See my […]
