Pioneer Public: Ariela Pineda

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • March 30, 2022

Ariela Pineda is a sophomore acting major deeply inspired by her Latinx roots. Not only is she an actress, but she is also the main reason the LatinX Student Association is up and running with a variety of events to bring Latinx culture and representation to the forefront of campus life on Point Park.

Students celebrate start of spring in Pittsburgh

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • March 23, 2022

Sunday, March 20, marked the start of the spring season, a time many college students get to enjoy the outdoors and some hope will cure their seasonal depression.

Pittsburgh parks to enjoy this spring

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor • March 16, 2022

With the weather warming up, everyone is itching to get back outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. Living in the midst of downtown usually means a lack of nature, other than the occasional plant...

Judging Java: Tim Hortons

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • March 16, 2022

Tim Horton, a name synonymous with donuts, coffee and Canada.

Pioneer Public: Kelly Wilding

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • March 9, 2022

Much like getting a degree, climbing a mountain is no small feat, especially whenever that mountain is Mount Kilimanjaro. P.H.D doctoral candidate and professor Kelly Wilding, she has now dominated both.

Judging Java: Caffe Mona – Strip District

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • March 9, 2022

A mediocre cup of coffee in the middle of nowhere is a lot different than a mediocre cup of coffee on a street with seven coffee shops.

Students express advice and concerns over spring break

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • February 23, 2022

Spring break is a time for students to wind down and pause the steady stream of busy classwork. It’s also a time when students travel to different destinations in hopes of taking a mini-vacation. This year, the university is resuming spring break for the first time since 2020.

Judging Java: Inflation’s Effect on Coffee

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • February 23, 2022

Today, I’d like to talk about how recent economic developments have impacted the coffee industry, how you’re paying more per cup of coffee today than you were a year ago, and most importantly: why.

Best and worst grocery stores for Point Park students

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect • February 23, 2022

It’s no secret that finding groceries Downtown can be difficult, especially for Point Park students who don’t have access to easy transportation.

Pasta variations for college students

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • February 20, 2022

As a college student, pasta is an absolute staple.

Judging Java: The McDonald’s Soft Serve and Iced Coffee Life Hack

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • February 16, 2022

Recently, I was on a viral short-form video sharing app TikTok and saw a new trend: people ordering an iced coffee and soft serve vanilla ice cream from McDonald’s and then dunking the soft serve into the coffee. So, in the effort of keeping with the times and blending in with the cool kids, this week I did just that.

Pittsburgh neighborhoods to explore this spring break

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor • February 16, 2022

If you’re staying on campus or just in Pittsburgh in general over break, consider this the perfect time to explore neighborhoods you maybe haven’t had the chance to walk and shop through before.