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Imaginary Camera Mind Station at Bubbles on Royal
When I went to obtain twenty quarters from a five-dollar Federal Reserve Note on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, I envisioned a U.S. Treasury...

Joseph Cepek
Apr 14, 2023




A Festive Cake Review
My mom purchased a seven-inch layer cake on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Lincoln Bakery is located in the community of Bellevue. The food...

Joseph Cepek
Apr 14, 2023


Suicide Fiasco and Tragedy -- A Home Heart of Compassion Wall Decoration
Story and Color Photography by Joseph Cepek This is a fictional tale of an autistic character named Ellerastie Igbolta. Mr. Igbolta lived...

Joseph Cepek
Apr 14, 2023


One Day, Someday Soon: Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame": 25th Anniversary Pittverse Exclusive
1. When did you start working for Disney? What was your first assignment there? And what was it like working at the “Mouse House?” A: “My...

Michael Kurland
Apr 14, 2023


The Role of Grandparents in Our Society
I feel that grandparents play an essential role in developing their grandchildren's confidence and self-esteem. Trust, faith, and...

Daniel H. Ashkin
Apr 14, 2023


Autism Everyday
Everyday, that's right, every single day, I have to put up with my diagnosis. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone struggling to figure out...

Maggie Jones
Apr 14, 2023


The Second Mother
All of us are originally blessed with two birth parents and if we are lucky one or two of those are on board for at least some portion of...

Renee Skudra
Apr 14, 2023


Why Everybody Needs to Go to Cafe Madeline, Bien Sur
On a rainy and severely overcast Sunday on the way towards a first-time trip to New Bern, NC, I could not stop thinking about a segment I...

Renee Skudra
Apr 14, 2023


Job Success Despite Disabilities
Many people struggle to find work because of their disabilities. For me, I am blind, hearing impaired, on the Autism Spectrum, and...

Zach Grabowski
Apr 14, 2023


Interview with Aaron at Creation Lab Maker Space Owner / Galleria Pittsburgh
1. How did you get into 3D Printing? a. I started with years of experience with 3d modeling and design with Autodesk Inventor for 21...

Max Chaney
Apr 14, 2023


Settling Into Middle Age
What is middle age? I guess it would be defined as the years of life between youth and when I am considered a senior citizen. These are...

Delaine Swearman
Apr 14, 2023


Review of "The Father"
Last night, I had the opportunity to watch The Father, a powerful psychological drama directed by Florian Zeller. The Father revolves...

Nils Skudra
Apr 14, 2023


How Artificial Colors in Food Affect Children's Behavior
WHAT ROLE DOES THE VESTIBULAR AND CEREBELLUM SYSTEM PLAY IN ATTENTION DEFICIT? In this article, I am going to demonstrate how different...

Daniel H. Ashkin
Apr 14, 2023


Did Jefferson Davis Have Asperger's Syndrome?
As a Civil War historian, I have always been fascinated by the various personalities on both sides that played a pivotal role in shaping...

Nils Skudra
Apr 14, 2023


Pick One, Kick One - Pittsburgh Edition
1.North Side or South Side 2.University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University 3.Kennywood Park or Pittsburgh Zoo 4.PNC Park or...

Amelia Krzton
Apr 14, 2023


Upcoming Pittsburgh's Perfect Parties - Slumber Parties
2022 has officially arrived, and with a new year comes a new internship! This internship was rather different from the past 2 years, as...

Amelia Krzton
Apr 14, 2023


New Snack Time Recipes
In the last article, recall how I talked about a Pittsburgh’s Perfect Parties concession stand, which we did earlier this week! Since we...

Amelia Krzton
Apr 14, 2023


We Are Better Together
We know there are some days we care and some days that get hard, and those times are a lot harder to deal with. No matter how frustrating...

Maggie Jones
Apr 14, 2023
Disney Movies and the Allegheny County Belt System
Just this past fall, I began to associate some of my favorite Disney movies in the early to mid 1990s and one in the late 1990s with the...

Amelia Krzton
Apr 14, 2023
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