photojournalism – 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

Take a trip to Cuyahoga Valley

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Cuyahoga Valley, Environment, Jared Murphy, national park, photojournalism

By Jared Murphy Originating as a National Recreation Area in 1974, Cuyahoga Valley was redesignated as a national park 26 years later in 2000, making it the only national park that originated as a national recreation area. Cuyahoga Valley is the only national park in Ohio and is the closest park to Pittsburgh. Cuyahoga Valley is home to about one... 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