Point Park News Service

Live Music in the Time of Coronavirus

February 11, 2021

By Emma Christley Finding itself in a vital crossroads moment, survival takes priority over improvement in the live music industry. Cattivo, located in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, is listed as temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic on their official website. Photo Credits: Andrew Otts When Abby Goldstein first arrived in Pittsburgh, she found a music scene that was fragmented... Read More

Homelessness During a Pandemic

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

By Hayley Farrell How Organizations in Pittsburgh Continue to Help the Homeless Through These Times Michael Johnson, 48 of Swissvale was homeless for four years before he was able to find an apartment through the services offered at Wood Street Commons, a homeless shelter located on Third Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. “I am grateful for everyone at Wood Street. I... Read More

Education During the Coronavirus

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

By Hayley Farrell How College Students are Coping with a Full-Time Online Education Veronica James was able to take all but one class remotely for the Fall semester, which may put her family at risk. Another student named Daniel Whitaker is struggling with being his own boss. While Samantha Ritter is protecting her family by being remote this semester her... Read More

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

Mental health and physical fitness are important, and a helping hand is always available

December 17, 2020

By Donald Bierhals Shannon Stonebrook senses a heightened level of anxiety amongst her clients due to COVID-19 and the restrictions put in place because of it, and she understands that the holidays, in general, can be a tough time for some people Lance Schrecengost believes people need to get their bodies moving, but also that extreme exercise is not for... 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

Students’ Attitudes Toward Social Media Use During Pandemic Ebb and Flow

December 16, 2020

By Vanessa Vivas Senior theatre arts major Sara Maner, 21, woke up one day to a 21st-century epiphany: Instagram creates body dysmorphia in young adults. Michael Mathey, 21 also a theater arts major, woke up to a similar realization: he wants to cut off his relationship with social media. However, senior dance major Libbie Louis, 21, has been learning to appreciate... Read More

Point Park Student finds her “Shanti” through yoga

December 16, 2020

By Zoey Angelucci Sophomore business student, Madison Shick, has found true “Shanti” in her wavering journey from being affected by three concussions to becoming a recently certified yoga instructor. Throughout her high school career, Shick experienced three, separate concussive episodes caused by gym class, basketball and cheerleading. After her third, she had trouble sleeping for months and lost some physical... Read More

Employees working at South Side businesses discuss effects of COVID-19

December 14, 2020

By Lauryn Nania For Tracy Molyneaux, it was like “getting hit by a bus” when she heard her place of employment at Carson City Saloon was forced to close due to COVID-19, but now things are getting better. Lavinia Ivancia misses the connectivity of the Pittsburgh community that was brought into Delanie’s Coffee prior to the pandemic that cost her... Read More

Keeping the Applause Alive: Theatre Festival Goes Virtual

December 14, 2020

By Vanessa Vivas While Alexa Wildenberg was disappointed that the career-enhancing Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) is going virtual, she nonetheless plans to attend because it is known as a gateway to acting careers. Regardless of the virtual components, senior theatre arts major, Augustine Ubannwa, refuses to give up the opportunity to network and expose himself to working... Read More