COPA Corner: What are you waiting for?

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

Opportunities don’t wait, and neither should you.

Rerouting nervousness into excitement

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Drops of perspiration begin to produce and trickle down your forehead. Your stomach knots and twists while your cheeks color red with warmth.

COPA Corner: Your fear of judgment is holding you back

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

A common misconception about performing artists is that we are fearless.

COPA Corner: Midterm grades don’t define you

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

This past week officially marked mid-terms for conservatory students.

COPA Corner: Perfectionism is self destructive

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

A common mantra used across a variety of disciplines is “practice makes perfect.” In many contexts, practicing and working hard towards goals is important. Though, in the arts, overworking towards an ideal of “perfect” can actually be harmful. 

Copa Corner: Prioritize rest and self-care

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

At this point in the semester conservatory students’ busy schedules are in full swing. Juggling classes, rehearsals and a large homework load is intense and can be exhausting. This lifestyle change can be especially shocking for first-year students.

COPA Corner: Human First, Artist Second

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • September 24, 2025

Between classes, rehearsals and performances, students in the Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts can easily feel like their identity belongs to their art.