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Pioneer Public - Jonas Prida

Pioneer Public – Jonas Prida

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor April 3, 2018

During his hour-long bus ride to work, Jonas Prida often thinks about his job. “I probably have an hour on the bus every day, and a lot of that is just semi-listening to a podcast that I listen to,...

Playhouse’s final curtain call

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor April 3, 2018

When auditioning for the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA), Allison Beauregard selected one of her favorite monologues from “Uncle Vanya.” Three years later, she will star as a lead role in Point...

Pioneer Public - Alex Elnicki

Pioneer Public – Alex Elnicki

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor March 27, 2018

Before Alex Elnicki came to work at Point Park, he was living in Los Angeles doing video production work. There, Elnicki worked for a production house that edited old movies for the internet so people...

52-year-old Thom Verdi returned back to school to pursue a degree in mortuary science after a life of cosmetology

From finishing degrees to changing paths

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor March 27, 2018

After eight years of being away from Point Park, Laura Smith returned to complete the one credit she needed to earn her public relations and advertising degree under the university’s 2006 curriculum. At...

Dr. Martin, pictured here in his office, sits surrounded by his various degrees and awards.

Professor uses wide interests to help students

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor March 27, 2018

Sean Elliot Martin’s office walls are covered in academic degrees and plaques commemorating his achievements in martial arts, including the new form he created. “I just can’t decide what to suck...

Yuzu Kitchen on Wood Street is an East Asian ramen and robata grill that operates completely sustainably.

Local restaurants offer sustainable options

Written By Kimberly Prokurat, For The Globe March 20, 2018

Pittsburgh restaurants are making sustainable business easy and delicious by integrating economic, environmental and employee equity practices into each meal. “We believe in what we’re doing here,”...

Pizza Fiesta is a popular location among students for discounted food.

Pittsburgh supports college student budgets

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor March 20, 2018

An education at Point Park University costs students two things: time and money. As of the 2018-2019 academic year, students of the Arts and Sciences, Business and Communication Schools pay $29,980 per...

Drag queen and Pittsburgh native Bambi Deerest was the host for the annual drag show. This year’s theme was “Sync or Swim.”

CAB’s annual drag show draws large crowds

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Opinions Editor March 20, 2018

They wear sparkling leotards, sequined dresses, have extravagantly styled hair and wear six-inch heels - they’re the epitome of showgirls, but they bear a different name - drag queens. Drag queens...

Pioneer Public - Reba Bartram

Pioneer Public – Reba Bartram

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor March 20, 2018

Freshman dance major Reba Bartram recently returned from Kansas, where her track and field relay team competed in a national championship and broke the school’s record. Bartram considers it one of her...

Pioneer Public - Siiri Nikkinen

Pioneer Public – Siiri Nikkinen

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor March 13, 2018

Freshman Siiri Nikkinen wanted to return to Pittsburgh ever since she was part of an exchange program. Nikkinen, who is originally from Finland, said that she fell in love with the city during the program....

Senior psychology major Hannah Hepler poses for a picture at her internship with Gwen’s Girls, helping young women start tough conversations through after-school programs.

Student activists look to continue #MeToo conversation

Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2018

If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a world to educate them on sexual assault. Seniors Hannah Helper and Wesley Ehle share quite a bit – busy schedules, jobs within the Office of Student...

Career Development counselor Elsie Boucek sits at her desk on the fifth floor of West Penn.

How-To: Graduate Successfully

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Opinions Editor March 13, 2018

April and May are big months for college seniors - it’s time to graduate. According to an article posted by thebalance.com in June 2017, the average amount of time it takes for a recent grad to find...

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