News – Point Park News Service

Pittsburgh college students find companionship through pets

April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 Alternative Medicine, Emotional Support Animals, Erin Massie

By Erin Massie, Point Park News Service Julia Hoon never could’ve overcome a vicious assault during a walk home from the store without her dog. Gracey Evans has a hidden scar from a horrific school assault but was able to move forward with the aid of an emotional support animal. And Ryan Finn has persevered struggle after struggle to get... Read More

The practice of Hypnotherapy helps some, hurts others, stumps many

April 27, 2018April 28, 2018 Hypnotherapy, Lauren Ortego, PA Hypnosis Center

By Lauren Ortego, Point Park News Service Joseph Goth was in dental school when he first experienced hypnotherapy – his professor at the time successfully stopped blood flow in both of his arms during an in-class demonstration. Maureen Milligan found success in her weight loss journey after frequent visits to the PA Hypnosis Center, and after a brief stint working... Read More

Top 5 Golf Trends of 2018

April 23, 2018 Golf, Marlee Pinchok, Trends

By Marlee Pinchok, Point Park News Service The top five golf trends of the 2018 golf season include live scoring, glow-in-the-dark balls and quirky golf shoes. Read More

Bellevue mayor sparks community revival with Harry Potter inspired event

April 18, 2018April 23, 2018 Bellevue, Emily Marburger, Francesca Dabecco, Harry Potter

By Francesca Dabecco, Point Park News Service Before 30-year-old Emily Marburger became mayor of Bellevue, she already had hopes for the magic she could bring to community revitalization. Among her latest efforts is a Harry Potter inspired wizard weekend to take place this summer. “My biggest hope is that everyone can come to this event and feel welcomed, included and... Read More

New District 4 Councilman looks to re-energize the South Hills

April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 Anthony Coghill, District 4, James Kail, Pittsburgh

By: James Kail, Point Park News Service Fed up with the lack of attention on his Carrick street, Neal Hinterlang felt the only way to overcome the disastrous January blizzard was to purchase new snow tires. Kate Freeman described a similar public works issue when her front tire hit a large pothole driving on Mt. Joseph Street and had to... Read More

Downtown high school participates in National School Walkout

March 20, 2018 CAPA, Gracey Evans, National School Walkout, Pittsburgh

Photos by Gracey Evans, Point Park News Service On March 14, schools across the country participated in the National School Walkout in response to a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida in February. Students from CAPA in Downtown Pittsburgh left school with several teachers, wrapped around the school building and stood in silence for 17 minutes for each person killed.... Read More

President Donald Trump rallies in Moon Township

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 Donald Trump, Nikole Kost

Photos by Nikole Kost, Point Park News Service President Donald J. Trump holds a rally for Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone at Atlantic Aviation in Moon Township on Saturday, March 10. Saccone is campaigning against Democratic Congressional candidate Conor Lamb for Pennsylvania’s 18th congressional district on Tuesday, March 13. Read More

College student-athlete keeps brother alive through basketball

March 12, 2018March 13, 2018 Andre Roberts, Darelle Porter, Hill District, Ozanam After School Program, Pittsburgh, Point Park University, Rushan E. Roberts

By Derek Malush, Point Park News Service Rushan E. Roberts didn’t expect much of himself growing up in the Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Roberts was enclosed in a life of violence and drugs that created an unsettling environment for his family to grow up around. Desperately trying to figure his way out of the “continuous cycle,” of guns, Roberts found the light... Read More

Point Park’s Title IX hosts #MeToo panel to prepare students for sexual harassment

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 #MeToo, Elizabeth Rosemeyer, KiKi Brown, Nacy Mosser, Point Park University, Royce Jones

By: Royce Jones, Point Park News Service Amid the powerful response and presence of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements, Point Park University is going beyond the hashtag to show students how to handle sexual harassment on campus and in the workplace. The interactive panel titled “#MeToo: What’s Next?” will allow students and attendees to speak with industry professionals across... Read More

The Toonseum: A celebration of comics, characters and culture

March 7, 2018 Casey Hoolahan, Pittsburgh Cultural District, The Toonseum, Wonder Woman

By Casey Hoolahan, Point Park News Service Comics: you’ve grown up reading them and watching them on television, but have you ever thought about their cultural and artistic value? The Toonseum in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District is just one of three museums in the United States focusing on exhibiting comic art. Established in 2007, the Toonseum was originally located at the... Read More