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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Hot Tea with Z: Being sure about your passions

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025
How do I deal with change? How do I prepare myself for this next step in my education? How do I determine my major when everything interests me? Is following my passion really worth it?

Woe and Behold: The Long-Awaited Release of Wednesday Season Two

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025
After season one of “Wednesday” — a spinoff of director Tim Burton’s “Addams Family,” which was a sensation during the pandemic — fans immediately demanded more of the humorous, twisted mystery.

‘The Long Walk’ preserves Steven King’s bleak ‘Bachman’ prose

Written By Andrew Bergman, For The Globe • September 17, 2025
Few dystopian films are as stripped-down and merciless as “The Long Walk,” Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of Stephen King’s 1979 novel.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” book series, a trilogy by Jenny Han, is not nearly as good as hype suggests.

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ book series does not live up to the internet hype

Written By Peyton Martin, Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 17, 2025
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a trilogy by Jenny Han that was made into an Amazon Prime TV series, with the final episode airing on Sept 17.
Michael Day (right) and Dean Fisher (left) sit on stage at the Playhouse discussing the production process behind “Fog of War.”

Alumni urge current cinema students to hold fast amid industry uncertainties

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-Elect • September 17, 2025
Mike Day, Dean Fisher and Kevin Kauffman were visibly awestruck on their return to Point Park for the first time since graduating in 2009. 

COPA Advice: Rejection is Redirection

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025
At the start of each semester, students in the Conservatory of Performing Arts are required to audition for all shows applicable to their major or minors.

Sophie Clark creates an unique magic system and interesting plot in her latest release

Written By Peyton Martin, Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 10, 2025
“Cruel is the Light” by Sophie Clark is a unique fantasy book that was released earlier this year on Jan 21.

Hot Tea with Z: year two

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Column Writer • September 10, 2025
Hi, I am Zarrick. I’m a dual major in Creative Writing and Psychology. I wanted to find a way to utilize both of the fields I’m deeply invested in to do something that helps people.

COPA Advice Column: Introduction

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • September 10, 2025
This past year, the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) has undergone a massive expansion. Between the newly established School of Dance and School of Theater, Film and Animation, a large portion of the student population belongs to one or more of the various departments offered. 

‘The Big Chill’ shows the complexity of human emotion

Written By Koryn Lamar, For The Globe • September 10, 2025
In the film “A Big Chill,”a funeral reunites old friends who have not seen each other since their college days at the University of Michigan. Rather than focusing on death, we narrow in more on the messy, humorous, tender ways we handle loss together.

Laufey Bewitches us Again with A Matter of Time

Written By Makenna Cable, For The Globe • September 10, 2025
Laufey – a jazz-pop artist who gained mass popularity with her debut album “Street by Street” in 2020 – just dropped her latest album “A Matter of Time” in late August.

‘Wings of Starlight’ brings ‘Tinkerbell’ side plots into focus

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 3, 2025
“Wings of Starlight” by Alison Saft is a story that those raised on any of the “Tinkerbell” movies may want to learn more about. 
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