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.
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.
As a brand new drug enforcement agent in Detroit, Mike Botta learned quickly that things can go from "OK to crap," like the time he almost shot a mentally challenged child during a drug raid. After building and convicting principals in a large international case involving marijuana trafficking, Botta and those he worked with were recognized for their efforts and rewarded with the Pittsburgh Variety Club Award.
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.
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.
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.
2008 Woodie Awards