Students jam to tunes through varied methods
Written By Chloe Jakiela, Staff Photographer
November 28, 2017
Filed under FEATURES, Latest Stories
Alec Ebeling, junior creative writing major, sifted through their record collection and revealed a few favorite vinyls along with an album by their father’s old band “The Spy-Fi Sounds of The Omega Men.” “I like vinyl because it appeals to me as a collector of things, getting that physical album a...
Libertarian-slanted club starts at university
Written By Aidan Segal, Staff Writer
November 28, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Brennen Burke wears a baseball cap with the image of a coiled rattlesnake slithering over the bolded words, “DON’T TREAD ON ME,” an iconic symbol that dates back to the American Revolution. The back of his laptop has an assemblage of National Rifle Association and Libertarian Party stickers. ...
Pioneer Public – Alexandra Youssef
Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 28, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
After college, Alexandra Youssef said she’d like to live in California, working as both a therapist and a film screenwriter. “I kinda want to do both, I guess,” she said by phone. “And it’s going to be a lot to work on... so I wanna dual-focus in both and try to see where life takes me....
Students jolly to work back home for holidays
Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor
November 28, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Men, women and children bustle up and down aisles and in and out of stores from sun up to sundown as the best deals await eager shoppers. Employees flash a friendly smile despite the long day ahead and scurry from shopper to shopper answering questions. It’s Black Friday, a retail worker’s busiest ti...
Student explores harrowing themes through dance
Written By Kelsey Eiseman
November 28, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
In a dance routine on campus, a student plays a strong grown man watching three young girls in dresses with their hair in pigtails as they play. The man is dancing, visibly frustrated, while the girls flutter and dance around joyfully. Continuously watching, the man is lurking in the background. He starts to interact wi...
Pioneer Public – Shaniece Lawrence
Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 14, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Senior Shaniece Lawrence was already studying biological science but didn’t realize she wanted to use that to become a pediatrician until she joined Strong Women, Strong Girls. “It’s basically a club where we go mentor little girls in different elementary schools and we empower them and tel...
Seniors experience last round of scheduling
Written By Briana Walton
November 14, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Hannah Hepler was relieved. Alannah Owens was thankful it was over. Azurai Phillips was amazed at how easy the process was. While registering for classes can bring stress to students twice a year, for seniors, the task has brought upon feelings of relief and even joy as they schedule for the last time....
Thanksgiving break approaches
Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Copy Desk Chief
November 14, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Joe Truesdell’s dad has his own way of celebrating Thanksgiving and it involves a turkey breast, a smoker and up to 12 hours of preparation. Truesdell is just one student heading into the first break of the semester next week, joining others whose plans range from relaxing with family to attending ...
Student begins independent pet-sitting business
Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Pets have always been an essential part of Alex Trybus’ life. Growing up with Australian cattle dogs - Nicki and Jolene - helped her develop a desire to not only love and care for her own animals but for others as well. As a student, Trybus needed a job that fit her busy schedule yet allowed the opportuni...
Frats, sororities part of university past
Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
In October 1966, Ed Meena decided to join Point Park’s Alpha Delta Iota (ADI) fraternity, reasoning that “it was something to do.” Early 1970s alumni Charla and Greg Chiappelli met with a group of their old Greek life friends only a few weeks ago. Darlene and Angelo Spagnolo credit their 42 years...
Film student nets awards, film fest entries
Written By Kimberly Keagy
November 7, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Kelly Tran was astonished when she received first place at the first film festival she ever entered. “You Will Love Again” led Tran to a nomination for a Teen Indie Award. Tran was the second freshman in the festival’s history to be entered in Point Park’s LA Showcase. These events make up...
Pioneer Public – Jason McCune
Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under FEATURES
Jason McCune decided he was no longer going to act full-time after he started a family in Los Angeles. He applied to Point Park University’s MFA program and the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. He was accepted to both. “I had a choice to make and I chose the MFA,” McCune said in a phone inte...
