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Drop in college blood drives a factor in current blood supply shortage

by Erin Yudt | Feb 23, 2022 | COVID-19, Spring 2022

By: Ashley Bish, Ash Harter, Devin Luker, Sandamini Sinley, and Hannah Staus The US is facing the lowest blood supply and donations of all time, as many blood drives have been cancelled throughout the course of the pandemic. The American Red Cross, the nation’s...

COVID Throws a Wrench in the Penguins’ Game Plan

by Zoey Angeluccci | Nov 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Fall 2021, Sports

By Joseph Burkhard, Delta Daley, Brandon Kurzawski, and Kevin Turcovsky COVID was not part of the game-plan for the Penguins, but many fans said they remain optimistic about the team’s chances. “I think they’re all young and healthy enough to handle it, and they’ll...

A Secret Spring Break?

by Zoey Angeluccci | Apr 29, 2021 | COVID-19, Spring 2021

By Zoey Angelucci Every April, Point Park students joyfully finish their semester by celebrating with end-of-year activities. April is a time of performances, showcases, banquets and of course, graduation. Students spend their last few weeks together before the summer...

The Future of Fashion

by Zoey Angeluccci | Apr 29, 2021 | COVID-19, Lifestyle, Spring 2021

By Geena Provenzano The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to change many aspects of their lives—one being style. As lockdowns progressed, people started adopting a more casual wardrobe. Sweatpants became the new normal, as Zoom meetings and classes were conducted...

COVID and the Impact on College Professors

by Zoey Angeluccci | Apr 20, 2021 | COVID-19, Spring 2021

By Grace Balzer It has been a year since Point Park went remote due to COVID-19. In that year, professors and students have overcome challenges during the transition. Professors learned how to create effective online classes, how to keep remote and in-person students...

Pandemic who?

by Zoey Angeluccci | Feb 16, 2021 | Business, COVID-19, Fall 2020

by Elena Troia After many months of government-mandated closures, Miami’s nightlife is back. Mask-less people fill a popular bar called Booze Garden. Photo by: Elena Troia By: Elena Troia For bartender Andres Gonzalez of Racket, a popular club in the Wynwood Walls, it...