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A look at the new Star Trek

Star Trek has been a shell of its former self for a few years now. Ever since the failures of both "Star Trek Enterprise" (the show) and "Star Trek Nemesis" (the movie), the series has been in limbo. J.J. Abrams, producer and director of the new Star Trek movie, seeks to bring the legacy franchise back into relevance.

Hot Spot: Pizza Milano

Restaurant feeds sports fans Italian favorites

Pizza Milano Bar and Restaurant has been proudly serving the Pittsburgh community for over 10 years. Its prime location at 1304 Fifth Ave., within walking distance from the Mellon Arena and Consol Energy Center, makes it Pittsburgh's unofficial tailgating spot for Pittsburgh Penguins fans and people looking for a great time in a lively atmosphere.

Internet Security and You

How to defend yourself against the hacker menace

"On the Internet, the world is flat." Said by Mark Yanalits, an information network engineer, who is a security and malware professional. He has been in the field of Internet security for 15 years. "You can have a conversation with someone you've never met, in another country just by virtue of having the right type of cell phone or browser can pull up a site from Russia, wirelessly," Yanalits said.

Amalgamated media now!

There is nothing worse than missing a favorite television program that only comes on once a day. Or it is annoying to hear a few bars from a tune, and the rest of the song gets stuck in your head for what seems like forever. Despite the fact people are subjected to media constantly, it is a bummer when you miss out on the type you like.

Students maintain lazy attitudes, demeanors

Researchers contend that many young people are unapologetically focused on their self-interests and assume that the world will accommodate their demands. As opposed to working to attain a goal, today's generation of youth seems to feel entitled to success.

To Be Young, Beautiful and Free

N'AT Pierogi: Part II

Raise your hand if you have ever been told, "You suck!" a million times in a row with hundreds of strangers rising to their feet, cupping their mouths, chanting and pointing at you. I didn't think so. "You suck, Chester!" My first pierogi race last Wednesday was a disaster.

Pittsburgh Filmmakers exhibits senior thesis

Amy Volle began with Barbie dolls. Ann Groves was intrigued by the way people dress up their pets and carry them in bags. Angela Swift wanted to record how when light hits a building, it can change the way the building looks. Volle, Groves, Swift and seven other senior photography majors will have their photos showcased at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers School of Film, Photography & Digital Media.

Students participate in rally for Darfur

Students participate in rally for Darfur

At 6 a.m. this past Sunday, three busloads of Pittsburghers left the city bound for the nation's capitol for a Darfur rally and memorial organized by the Save Darfur Coalition. Eight Point Park University students were in attendance among the approximately 150 onboard who traveled with the Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition (PDEC).

Point Park students, staff collecting canned goods during Scouting for Food

Point Park University is collecting food for Scouting for Food Month. Boxes will be set up around the campus for donations until April 26. Scouting for Food has been collecting food for over 22 years. "Our founder went to the Boy Scouts and asked them to do a community hunger project," said Iris Valanti, director of communications for The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, one of the five main food banks involved that helps distribute food.

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