Fall 2016 – Point Park News Service

Baron Batch sees graffiti as medium for social change

May 8, 2017 artist, baron batch, Christopher Ward, Fall 2016, featured, graffiti, Pittsburgh, Studio A.M.

By Christopher Ward, Point Park News Service: Growing up in West Texas, where high school football is a top priority, Baron Batch knew that playing the game was a given – but deep down inside he always knew that he wanted to be an artist, too. As a kid, Batch had a speech impediment where he couldn’t say the letter R, so... Read More

Multimedia: Help for the homeless – Mediation Ministries

February 27, 2017 Fall 2016, featured, photojournalism, Point Park University

By Trevor Kirby, Point Park News Service: Maggie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director and founder of Mediation Ministries, talks about her work with the homeless and how the process works going through the Ministry. Read More

Light of Life provides food, shelter and another chance

February 6, 2017 Briana Walton, Fall 2016, featured, Light of Life, photojournalism, Point Park University

By Briana Walton, Point Park News Service: Public Relations and After Care Manager, Kate Wadsworth, and Guest Relations Manager, Lloyd Massie, give information on Light of Life and their role in the community Read More

‘Black Women’ documentary explores diversity

January 4, 2017January 10, 2017 Fall 2016, featured, Intersectionality, photojournalism, Point Park University, Vania Arthur

By Vania Arthur, Point Park News Service: “Black Women” is a growing documentary that I’m exploring through the lives and lenses of black women. It will touch on intersectionality, sexuality, intimacy, interracial relationships, colorism, and the lives of these women, their struggles and their accomplishments. This video is on Intersectionality through the lens of Fenice Thompson, 20, a student and black... Read More

Cleaning up the Mon Wharf Riverfront Park

January 4, 2017 Fall 2016, featured, Megan Bixler, Mon Wharf Riverfront Park, photojournalism, Point Park University

By Megan Bixler, Point Park News Service: Stephan Bontrager, director of communications for “Riverlife Pittsburgh,” discusses the current state of the Mon Wharf Riverfront Park and its need for renovation. He also reveals the details of a possible cleanup plan for the park in the spring of 2017. Read More

Pittsburgh revives swing dance culture

January 4, 2017January 10, 2017 Fall 2016, featured, Julie Kooser, Point Park University, swing dance culture

By Julie Kooser, Point Park News Service: Since the 90’s Revival, the swing dance scene in Pittsburgh has flourished, inviting people of all ages and walks of life to participate. This multimedia story captures their spirit: Read More

Steel City Parkour owner turns hobby into career

December 2, 2016January 18, 2017 American Ninja Warrior, Fall 2016, featured, parkour, Pittsburgh, Steel City Parkour, Steve DiGirolamo

By Edward Trizzino & Michael Richter, Point Park News Service: Christian Winchell, 24, describes parkour as “interacting with the environment with your body.” As a coach at Steel City Parkour in Export, Pa., he practices this almost every day to maximize his potential in this sport. Steel City Parkour, which opened in November 2014, is a gym that was created to... Read More

PPU director of athletic communications reaches more viewers

November 28, 2016December 14, 2016 Bryan Partika, Fall 2016, Kevin Taylor, Pittsburgh, Point Park University, Profile

By Bryan Partika, Point Park News Service Point Park University’s Kevin Taylor has been an influential member in bringing innovation to the school. As the director of athletic communications and assistant athletic director, Taylor has changed the way viewers can watch Point Park athletic events. When Point Park was a member of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC), they... Read More

Legendary comic book writer discusses love of characters

November 28, 2016December 16, 2016 Fall 2016, Neil Strebig, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Comic Con, Point Park University, Tom DeFalco

By Neil Strebig, Point Park News Service: Legendary comic book writer and former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief, Tom DeFalco attended the Pittsburgh Comic Con in November. DeFalco has worked on such prolific titles as “Dazzler” and “Thor,” but is most well-known for his time on “The Amazing Spider-Man” series. I was lucky enough to catch up with him and discuss comic books,... Read More

Baseball brings cultures together in Pittsburgh

November 28, 2016January 18, 2017 baseball, Central America, Fall 2016, featured, Point Park University, South America

By Carly Bozick, Point Park News Service: Emmanuel Lopez, Richard Perez and Felix Castillo all have relocated to Pittsburgh from different Caribbean and South American countries for their love of baseball. Lopez, a Puerto Rican native, Perez, a native of Venezuela, and Castillo, a native of the Dominican Republic, are capitalizing on their opportunities to play baseball at the collegiate... Read More