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…
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Point Park’s Title IX hosts #MeToo panel to prepare students for sexual harassment
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…
High poverty levels sparks community action
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…
CMI celebrates one-year anniversary
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,…
Starbucks plans still brewing
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…
A Perfect Storm for an apocalypse
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…
Marrow’s run to tomorrow
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…
Multimedia: Help for the homeless – Mediation Ministries
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.
Light of Life provides food, shelter and another chance
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…
‘Black Women’ documentary explores diversity
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,…