COVID-19 – Point Park News Service

Documenting the vast spectrum of the effects of COVID-19

December 18, 2020 covid-19, photojournalism, video

These short video pieces are final projects of students from the JOUR 302 photojournalism course. Firefighting during a pandemic By Luke Mongelli A pandemic Thanksgiving in Murraysville By Lauren Nania Google working from home during pandemic By Gin Garner DJ Pandemic By Geena Provenzano Dating during a pandemic By Jared Murphy Music education during... Read More

Local Businesses Adapting to Pandemic

December 16, 2020

By Jamella Smith George Luck and Amber Boyd did not time the opening of their new smoothie and tea bar around the pandemic, but they’ve been able to make a go of it despite the COVID-19 virus. For Danielle Blair, a creator, the pandemic is a perfect time to make candles, soaps and bath salts that grew into a business.... Read More

Point Park University’s COVID-19 cases at a rise after weeks of zero cases

October 8, 2020

By James Barchetti After many weeks in which a dashboard documenting COVID-19 cases at Point Park University was barren, administrators have confirmed their first COVID-19 case in a commuter student. There have been multiple students quarantined in Lawrence Hall due to contact with people who have the virus throughout the last few weeks. The commuter was the only student... Read More

Pandemic causes mental health to take a tumble

October 8, 2020

By Donald Bierhals Mental health professionals provide insight on how COVID-19 is causing anxiety and depression – and how to cope with it Amanda Ranalli and Shannon Stonebrook, both licensed mental health counselors in the Pittsburgh area with a combined 25 plus years of experience, have observed more anxiety and depression amongst their patients during the Covid-19 riddled year of... Read More