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Social media brings anonymous positivity to campus

Social media brings anonymous positivity to campus

Written By Matt Petras
March 6, 2018
America wants gun control, so why don’t we have it?

America wants gun control, so why don’t we have it?

Written By Matt Petras
March 6, 2018
Taffie Bucci, Director of Counseling Services, working in her office on the 5th floor of Lawrence Hall.

Counseling director Taffie Bucci resigns

Written By Matt Petras
January 30, 2018

Walk the Moon charms Stage AE

Written By Matt Petras
January 30, 2018
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New Pixar film “Coco” unoriginal but visually stunning and well done

November 28, 2017

Pioneer Public – Alexandra Youssef

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 28, 2017

Pioneer Public – Shaniece Lawrence

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 14, 2017

Pioneer Public – Jason McCune

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 7, 2017

Pioneer Public – Emily Madden

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017
“Super Mario Odyssey” represents a return to form for the Mario franchise, as well as a look to the future.

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ is the ultimate Mario experience

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017

Pioneer Public – The Shuffler

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 24, 2017

Pioneer Public – Edward Strimlan

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 17, 2017

Pioneer Public – Gina Baker

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 10, 2017

Pioneer Public – Ben Schonberger

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 3, 2017

The Killers’ first album in five years boasts a diverse tracklist

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 26, 2017

Pioneer Public – Matt Bauman

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 26, 2017

Pioneer Public – Drue Glaser

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 21, 2017
Clinton’s new book is a set back for progressives

Clinton’s new book is a set back for progressives

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 19, 2017

Pioneer Public – Nick Kardos

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 17, 2017

Pioneer Public – Brandon Rodgers

Written By Matt Petras , Co-Features Editor
September 12, 2017
Deanna Ashford will perform at the Black Student Union’s Block Party Sept. 9.

Black Student Union returns with “BSU Block Party”

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 5, 2017

Pioneer Public – Ian Brady

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 5, 2017
Bernie Sanders is changing the game

Bernie Sanders is changing the game

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 5, 2017
Letter from the Co-Features Editors

Letter from the Co-Features Editors

Written By Carley Bonk and Matt Petras
August 29, 2017
“Avenue Q” summer staging included university talent

“Avenue Q” summer staging included university talent

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
August 29, 2017
Daniel Kelly and Leo Pfeifer’s short film, “Popped,” will be showing at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth in Seattle April 27-30.

Freshman filmmakers pop into national film festival

Written By Matt Petras, Staff Writer
March 28, 2017
Comparison to Orwell’s 1984 needed

Comparison to Orwell’s 1984 needed

Written By Matt Petras, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Mental health club provides safe space for students

Mental health club provides safe space for students

Written By Matt Petras, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Point Park employs new email system

Point Park employs new email system

Written By Matt Petras, Staff Writer
January 10, 2017
A laptop dedicated to the Kronos clock-in and clock-out system to track student work hours sits in the Student Center fitness center. Some student workers have had issues with the new software.

[PHOTO] New online program for logging work study hours ‘Kronos’ causes tech issues for some students

December 6, 2016
Conversion therapy ban introduced

Conversion therapy ban introduced

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
December 6, 2016
Support groups created for students after election night

Support groups created for students after election night

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
November 15, 2016
Donald Trump defies odds

Donald Trump defies odds

Written By Iain Oldman and Matt Petras
November 9, 2016
Public Source to host educational session about obtaining public data

Public Source to host educational session about obtaining public data

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
November 1, 2016
The two main candidates are the same: Vote Stein

The two main candidates are the same: Vote Stein

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
November 1, 2016
We are all rocketing toward a painful death: Vote Libertarian

We are all rocketing toward a painful death: Vote Libertarian

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
October 25, 2016
‘Pen to the President’ political Cartoon exhibit coming to CMI

‘Pen to the President’ political Cartoon exhibit coming to CMI

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
October 11, 2016
Point Park Honors Program to hold Sept. 11 vigil on Sept. 15

Point Park Honors Program to hold Sept. 11 vigil on Sept. 15

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
September 13, 2016
Phil Poupore. senior print journalism major, captures video of Bill Flanagan from Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Paul Hennigan, President of Point Park University and Ande Conte, Director of the Center of Media Innovation. Speakers discussed Point Park’s significance downtown and to put the new Center of Media Innovation in the spotlight, on the first day of the Fall semester. The entire show was documented by Point Park students.

Media Center to open doors with speakers, photo exhibit

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
September 6, 2016
Freshman cinema production major, Matt Metrovich, started his career under Emmy award-winning multimedia artist, Emmai Alaquiva. At 18 years old, he now owns his own company and freelances throughout Pittsburgh.

Freshman splits time between company and school

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor
August 30, 2016
Trump draws thousands, controversy to Downtown

Trump draws thousands, controversy to Downtown

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Condom carnival embraces luau motif’s ambiance

Condom carnival embraces luau motif’s ambiance

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Steel Studios Pop-Up Shop shows off photography of Pittsburgh

Steel Studios Pop-Up Shop shows off photography of Pittsburgh

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Pittsburghers march for ‘The Dream’

Pittsburghers march for ‘The Dream’

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
‘Fight For $15’ lacks Point Park student participation

‘Fight For $15’ lacks Point Park student participation

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Point Park students to march for Bernie Sanders

Point Park students to march for Bernie Sanders

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
University introduces new graphic design program

University introduces new graphic design program

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
University Table-Top club to host 12 hour gaming event

University Table-Top club to host 12 hour gaming event

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
University students help support local hobby shop

University students help support local hobby shop

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Jason Kim hopes to coach after college

Jason Kim hopes to coach after college

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Inseparable twins travel from Mali to Pittsburgh

Inseparable twins travel from Mali to Pittsburgh

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
A letter from the assistant sports editor

A letter from the assistant sports editor

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Rugby player Elliot Carr is modest through success

Rugby player Elliot Carr is modest through success

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Rugby Captain Jakob Como filled with passion

Rugby Captain Jakob Como filled with passion

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Guarnaccia brings success to women’s cross country

Guarnaccia brings success to women’s cross country

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Gamers must grow up and embrace feminism

Gamers must grow up and embrace feminism

Written By Matt Petras
June 29, 2016
Donald Trump more dangerous than funny

Donald Trump more dangerous than funny

Written By Matt Petras
March 16, 2016
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