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College student-athlete keeps brother alive through basketball

March 12, 2018March 13, 2018 Andre Roberts, Darelle Porter, Hill District, Ozanam After School Program, Pittsburgh, Point Park University, Rushan E. Roberts

By Derek Malush, Point Park News Service Rushan E. Roberts didn’t expect much of himself growing up in the Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Roberts was enclosed in a life of violence and drugs that created an unsettling environment for his family to grow up around. Desperately trying to figure his way out of the “continuous cycle,” of guns, Roberts found the light... Read More

Point Park’s Title IX hosts #MeToo panel to prepare students for sexual harassment

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 #MeToo, Elizabeth Rosemeyer, KiKi Brown, Nacy Mosser, Point Park University, Royce Jones

By: Royce Jones, Point Park News Service Amid the powerful response and presence of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements, Point Park University is going beyond the hashtag to show students how to handle sexual harassment on campus and in the workplace. The interactive panel titled “#MeToo: What’s Next?” will allow students and attendees to speak with industry professionals across... Read More

High poverty levels sparks community action

January 19, 2018February 1, 2018 New Kensington/Arnold School District, Point Park University, Stacy Oden, United Presbyterian Church

Residents and school fight poverty by providing free food and after-school programs By: Lauren Ortego, Point Park News Service In an area facing severe food insecurity and poverty, Stacy Oden responded the only way she knew how: action, popsicles and a rotisserie hot dog stand. “I saw there was a need for safe places for kids to go and have... Read More

CMI celebrates one-year anniversary

September 14, 2017 Center for Media Innovation, Point Park University

By Amy Philips-Haller, Point Park News Service: It was standing room only at the September 12th Point Park Center for Media Innovation one-year anniversary event that included featured speakers, two panel discussions, and a plaque unveiling that honored Richard M. Scaife. The event marked one year since the doors opened to the media hub that is home to three studios,... Read More

Starbucks plans still brewing

September 11, 2017 Culinart, Point Park University, Starbucks

By Casey Hoolahan, Point Park News Service: Note: This article originally appeared in the Point Park Globe, a student-run news outlet serving the Point Park community. As the fall semester begins, there is no official set opening date for the new campus Starbucks location, leaving students without their caffeine fix. In May, the university announced to students via email that... Read More

A Perfect Storm for an apocalypse

May 9, 2017 apocalypse, Literary Arts Symposium, Pittsburgh, Point Park University

By Matt Bauman, Point Park News Service: In the spirit of thinking about the apocalypse for this symposium, naturally I turned to the news. It does seem like the end of days is a current event, doesn’t it? We have problem after problem surface in front of our own eyes, only to forget it once its successor, a problem equally... Read More

Marrow’s run to tomorrow

April 11, 2017April 27, 2017 collegiate athletics, Depression, Dresmond Marrow, featured, Point Park University, track and field

By Bryan Partika, Point Park News Service: At track meets across the country, anxious athletes can be seen walking around the infield, focusing on their upcoming event. These athletes pace around each other, mingling in the crowd of warmup suits and backpacks. In Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Desmond Marrow was just another face in that crowd. Marrow said his running career had... Read More

Multimedia: Help for the homeless – Mediation Ministries

February 27, 2017 Fall 2016, featured, photojournalism, Point Park University

By Trevor Kirby, Point Park News Service: Maggie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director and founder of Mediation Ministries, talks about her work with the homeless and how the process works going through the Ministry. Read More

Light of Life provides food, shelter and another chance

February 6, 2017 Briana Walton, Fall 2016, featured, Light of Life, photojournalism, Point Park University

By Briana Walton, Point Park News Service: Public Relations and After Care Manager, Kate Wadsworth, and Guest Relations Manager, Lloyd Massie, give information on Light of Life and their role in the community Read More

‘Black Women’ documentary explores diversity

January 4, 2017January 10, 2017 Fall 2016, featured, Intersectionality, photojournalism, Point Park University, Vania Arthur

By Vania Arthur, Point Park News Service: “Black Women” is a growing documentary that I’m exploring through the lives and lenses of black women. It will touch on intersectionality, sexuality, intimacy, interracial relationships, colorism, and the lives of these women, their struggles and their accomplishments. This video is on Intersectionality through the lens of Fenice Thompson, 20, a student and black... Read More