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Clinton clinches Pennsylvania

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hillary Clinton engaged a crowd of 6,000 last Monday during a Market Square rally asking them who they want to hire for president, a job she called the toughest in America.

Clinton clinched the Pennsylvania Primary with 55 percent of the democratic votes on Tuesday, keeping her alive in the delegate race.

New policy discourages plagiarism

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the seriousness of various forms of academic dishonesty that occur in colleges, students at Point Park University are likely to be surprised that the Student Handbook does not specify any specific disciplinary action for committing such offenses.

However, an academic integrity policy is in the works and could take effect as early as next semester.

Earth Day celebrated with free plants, BioBlitz

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A rich forest grows along the Allegheny, its bushy tree-tops huddle against the river bank as though they will burst into the river itself. Here, there are no commercial structures depriving the earth of a natural water filtering system, and the undergrowth intercepts much of the rain so the river does not overflow.

Professors attempt to form union despite high costs

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Due to what they perceived as a lack of shared governance with the previous administration, Point Park University professors voted to form a collective bargaining unit in 2003, despite heated and unyielding opposition from the school's management.

After 21 days of testimony that took place between Nov.

USG announces election results

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After elections were held on April 15 and 19, USG held a press conference on Monday in the JVH auditorium to announce the results. Current President Rosalynn Cruz read the names of those who won each position. Carl Zappa ran for president unopposed and won, while Carrie Potter won the position of vice president over Michelle Cosgrove.

Resumes key element in securing internships

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the spring semester dwindles down making summer just around the corner, some students will begin to apply for internships. With that said, there are certain tips and pointers for writing an internship resume, having successful internship interviews and everything in between.

High demand for grads in job market

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

No more teachers, no more books. Students have prepared 17 years for this and graduation is already here. Time to go out into the real world and find a job to live in today's fast paced and expensive world. But just how easy is it to get a job in today's job market?

As students begin to graduate and head out into the job world, many will have a better-than-average chance of getting their dream job as the job market in today's society is better than ever.

PointALERT receives low participation from students

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It was a little more than one year ago that our nation witnessed the most horrific shooting massacre ever perpetrated by one individual. Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and wounded many more at Virginia Tech University on April 16, 2007.

In the aftermath of the tragedy colleges and universities began looking for ways not only to prevent these types of incidents, but also to notify students when the incidents happen.

An advertiser's choice: maintain ethics or sell product

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Shaggy, a Reggae teen idol known for his upbeat music, signed a contract with Malibu Rum in 2004 to become the "personality of Malibu." Opponents say that by aligning themselves with teen-admired spokesperson Shaggy, Malibu Rum is directly marketing alcohol to minors.

Politicians should have some right to privacy

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If it wasn't enough for a primary presidential candidate to be black and have an African name, some anti-Barack Obama folks made a big deal about his middle name -Hussein - to suggest this Christian is actually a closet Muslim, as if that should matter.

As the media horde focused on presumptive Republican candidate Sen.

Prior review an unacceptable school practice

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Twenty years ago, the Supreme Court made a decision that has, in turn, silenced the voices of thousands of student journalists nationwide. In 1988, the Court made the decision to give public high schools the power to prior review and censorship of all materials being published by students through school-sponsored activities.

Libel rules not applicable to all comedies, cartoons

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There are a number of shows on television these days in which viewers ask themselves, "How do they get away with saying that?" Surprisingly, the two shows that go above and beyond simple ridicule and mar are cartoons; namely the very popular "Family Guy" and "South Park.

Exhibit showcases African ceramics

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Shalonda Harris, a sophomore secondary education major at Chatham University, said she was mesmerized at the art sculptures and great detail.

Chris Marshall, freshmen arts and education major at Duquesne University said he was excited about seeing such a beautiful exhibit that focused on African American art.

Music, movie piracy a risky practice

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a 33-year-old pizza-shop manager presses the "burn" icon on Slysoft's AnyDVD program, he takes a long, satisfying drag from his Camel. Today it is Academy Awards Best-Picture-Winner "No Country for Old Men" and subtitled-Japanese action film "Battle Royale," and in a few days recent releases "Atonement" and "I Am Legend.

Reporters deserve free use of public property

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

WQED needed some exterior shots of a nuclear power plant in Beaver County for a story they were working on, so they set up on a bridge across the street from the plant and shot the cooling towers from public property.

A few years ago, reporters from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and 60 Minutes needed similar shots of a chemical plant on Neville Island, so they trespassed onto the plant property to do their story.

Tobacco companies need stronger regulations

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the past years, one of the biggest issues facing advertising agencies is the ongoing efforts of legislators to implement stricter rules on the tobacco industries. Studies show that youth focused advertisements like the famous Joe Camel ads are one of the leading reasons they are lured into the smoking world.

Benefit concert aides McKees Rocks center

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Rev. Regis Ryan, executive director of Focus on Renewal, cannot remember the last time he attended a rock concert. The priest of St. John of God Parish in McKees Rocks is, however, looking forward to attending the "Rock F.O.R the Arts: Benefit Concert" on May 15, at the Diesel Club Lounge.

Former FBI agent adds new studies to program

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The group in a non-descript classroom ponders why Robert Hanssen, an FBI agent, spied for the Soviet Union and Russia for over 20 years.

Was it for money? Did the FBI not appreciate him? Was it his ego? In addition to the motives, it analyzes the warning signs Hanssen exhibited for years, ponders why they were ignored and considers steps it would take to ensure this never happens again.

Restaurant offers options for vegan dining

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the weather changes and winter turns into spring, the streets of Oakland become even busier. Walking along the sidewalk past the many tiny shops, it is easy to miss the one-of-a-kind cafe located on South Craig Street.

In a nondescript brick building in the heart of Oakland's many hubs of student life, Maggie's Mercantile, which is open from 9 a.

Tips for planning trips

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Santie Zulbachri, an international student at Point Park University from Indonesia majoring in broadcasting, researches her vacations by watching the Travel Channel.

"I love using travel guides as a reference for my personal travels," Brittany Graham, a travel agent who graduated from Point Park in 2007 with a degree in theater arts, said.

Sports teams' home fields lack true advantage

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After covering softball for the past spring semester, I have realized two vital points about athletics at Point Park University.
The first and most obvious point if you have ever been to a game is that the athletes at our school care. They want to win every time they hit the field, court or track.

Senior baseball player reflects on college experience

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The last 18 years of senior Josh Correia's life have been consumed with baseball.

"My dad took me to a game when I was four and I was like, 'I want to do that,'" the 22-year-old intelligence and national security major said. "I started playing T-ball and just kept playing.

Senior third baseman provides energy, comic relief

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Each athletic team needs a light-hearted jokester. Point Park University's women's softball team has that in third baseman Ashley Santaguido.

Santaguido, senior criminal justice major, is in her second season at Point Park.

"I'm crazy! I do crazy stuff to make [the team] laugh," she said.

Softball team battles for AMC playoff spot

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Missy Meighan steps into the batter's box as a Point Park University Pioneer, she can only think of one thing.

Having gotten into softball through her dad, the senior outfielder flashes back to what her dad taught her.

"He still helps me today," Meighan said, referring to the lessons she has learned from her dad's teaching and critiquing.

Hitting prospects remain steady, team still struggles to score runs

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sean Gaughn scored Point Park University's only run of the fourth game this weekend.

In four games against Malone College, the Point Park baseball team earned only six runs against the 32 earned by Malone's team - also named the Pioneers. If the nomenclature was confusing, the results were not.

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New plans for Market Square

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The city is under rebuilding and so is Market Square. City officials have been trying to fix Market Square's past problems of drug sales, crime and loitering, and they hope that Dunkin' Donuts and a new wine bar will help restore its image.

Dunkin' Donuts will be opening in the summer and will move into where the store Giggles formally was.

Prescription drugs come with responsibility

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jessica Stewart knows how important it is to read the labels on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicine when she fills a prescription.

Allyson Usher, a senior electrical engineering technology major, thinks prescription drugs as a very serious matter.

Counting sheep is the best way to prepare for finals

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

During finals, Kate Byers said she often does not receive a substantial amount of sleep and becomes more irritable - often getting road rage in the morning.

The amount of sleep Kevin Kozlowski gets per night varies, but he said he remembers a night when he only received two hours and awoke feeling ill and with a pale complexion.