WPPJ returns to the studio
Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features and A&E Editor
October 21, 2020
Even though coronavirus has taken a toll on many clubs and activities, student-run radio station WPPJ started running all its shows the week of Oct. 5. Featuring 41 podcasts and radio shows this semester, WPPJ is in full swing and ready to provide this semester’s listening comfort. Cole D’Alicandr...
Arts and activism class offered next semester
Written By Shannon Hartnett
October 21, 2020
Staff and students alike are getting ready to make their course schedules, as the second half of the semester approaches. For many this includes searching the course catalogue to see what the university has to offer for the next semester. One course that is going to be offered is ENGL 255: Arts &...
Dorm Friendly Halloween Treats
Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features and A&E Editor
October 14, 2020
Other than Halloween costumes and events, the season also brings some tasty, spooky treats. However, being stuck in a dorm room with limited access to cooking appliances can pose a problem for creating these treats. Have no fear though! There are still plenty of simple and even some no-bake recipes t...
Budget-friendly Halloween costumes for college students
Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features and A&E Editor
October 14, 2020
Halloween looks different this year due to coronavirus, but just because going out isn’t an option, doesn’t mean dressing up in a costume is canceled. Granted, spending a lot of money on a costume this year may be a waste, but there are plenty of options that don’t cost much. Some of the costumes...
Point Park organizations adapt to coronavirus
Written By Alexis Wary
October 7, 2020
Many Point Park organizations, supporters of future teachers and public relation experts have moved ahead with virtual meetings and events in spite of COVID-19. Lena Werner, the Secretary of Future Educators of America (FEA) said that, “We want to encourage members to accept that this is a re...
Student filmmakers forced to get creative this semester amid pandemic
Written By Vanessa Vivas
October 7, 2020
When cinema major Noah Kelley Lockette pictured long hours on set for his senior year at Point Park, masks, script rewrites and last-minute recasts were never part of the picture. As an ambitious senior, Lockette admitted to piling on projects without knowing what he had signed up for. “...
Tips for time management during remote learning
Written By Dana DeSantis
October 7, 2020
In America, most students have been taught to follow a tactical guideline of when to attend classes, when homework and exams are set to be turned in and the punishments that will come along if the student resists the importance of their work. Time has become more abstract and with the absence of being...
Students face new mental health challenges during coronavirus, University Counseling Center steps up
Written By Zoey Angelucci, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
In the times of a pandemic, Point Park University’s Counseling Center has done its best to serve all students and their mental health needs. By catering to students’ anxieties, isolation, stress, and other mental health issues during this isolating COVID-19 scare, the UCC’s team is tryin...
Safe ways for students to participate in fall activities
Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor
September 30, 2020
It’s officially fall, and October is here. Normally it would be time to go hard for the season, but due to the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Celebrating the holidays during a pandemic as we usually do may not be possible, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t wa...
Students unwind with Zoom Pilates class amid pandemic stress
Written By Logan Garvey
September 30, 2020
Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) is a club well-known on campus for bringing positivity to women of all ages. Through the pandemic, many events have brought stress for people on a global scale. On Friday, SWSG invited students to participate in a Zoom pilates event to create mindfulness and act as a...
University provides insight, tips on coping with seasonal depression
Written By Kylie Thomas, Features/Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor
September 30, 2020
The fall brings many festive occasions: Halloween is coming, the sun is setting earlier, Christmas isn’t far from reach and the seasons are changing. Unfortunately for many college students, this seemingly wonderful time of year is not so wonderful for their seasonal depression. Seasonal affec...
Pioneer Public: Owen Stetson
Written By Tia Bailey
September 23, 2020
Owen Stetson is a junior sports, arts and entertainment major, but you might know him better as the owner of the popular-among-students Instagram page, pointparkmemes. The account has always been anonymously run, but Stetson decided to do a face reveal last week. Stetson was not the original ow...
