Point Park Globe – Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Men’s basketball splits RSC games, clinch playoff spot
February 19, 2020
Written By Mason Strawn, Staff Writer
The men’s basketball team split their games once again this week, but were able to officially clinch a playoff spot in the River State Conference (RSC) tournament. The...
Women prepare for duo of must-win RSC games
February 19, 2020
Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Editor
The women’s basketball team found themselves on the wrong end of two closely fought battles this past week, suffering two more River States Conference (RSC) losses. The...
Charming Cherries Diner’s food is affordable for students
February 19, 2020
Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
It can be hard to believe in and amongst the busy shuffle of the city, a traditional diner sits right on the corner of Market Square. Cherries Diner of 212 Forbes Avenue...

Written By Diana Navarrete, Staff Writer

February 19, 2020

On Jan. 13, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) celebrated National Rubber Ducky Day with a rubber duck themed event titled “Just Ducky,” consisting of carnival style games and live ducks in Lawrence lobby. “It started as a joke to have a whole rubber ducky themed event,” Shelby Armetta, sophomore...

Student director debuts play in Thayer Hall basement

Written By Sara Cronin, Co-Copy Desk Chief

February 19, 2020

Sophomore acting major Jeremy Beveridge debuted and directed his first play at Point Park this weekend with the visually captivating and dynamic “Constellations.” Originally written by British playwright Nick Payne, “Constellations” explores the complexities in a relationship between the play’s...

Pioneer Public – David Jarzen

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor

February 19, 2020

David Jarzen started at Point Park University four years ago as just another promising performer accepted...

OPINIONS

The Globe’s Point – Become involved politically

February 19, 2020

As the Democratic primaries heat up, more and more people get involved in politics by going out and registering to vote, volunteering for campaigns or simply supporting their...

President acquitted, what’s next?

February 19, 2020

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

AJR releases ‘Bang!’-er

Written By Logan Dubil, Staff Writer

February 19, 2020

Adam, Jack and Ryan, also known as the AJR brothers, have been around longer than you think. Active since 2005, AJR is 15 years into their career — one that has not been...

‘Parasite’ rightfully makes cinematic and Oscar history

February 19, 2020

NEWS

Conservatory reinvents dance concentrations

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Editor-Elect

February 19, 2020

The incoming freshman class of 2024’s dance majors may be the first students to experience a brand-new structure to the dance program in the Conservatory...

Trump acquitted

February 19, 2020

On Feb. 5, 2020, President Donald Trump became the third president acquitted...

Clerical workers reach contract agreement

February 19, 2020

Clerical workers at Point Park University reached their first contract agreement...

Rules committee set to present recommend by-law changes

February 19, 2020

In their last meeting before spring break, the Student Government Association...

Students react to Senator Bernie Sanders winning New Hampshire

February 19, 2020

Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire Democratic Primary with 25.7 percent of...

SPORTS

All In with Allison – Battle of the Best

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist

February 19, 2020

The women’s basketball team has found itself in a bit of a sticky situation with just two games left in River States Conference (RSC) play. Currently, the Pioneers are...

All In with Allison – The Alyssas

February 12, 2020

Pioneers defeat RSC rival at home, lose to ranked IUK

February 12, 2020

Women’s basketball splits RSC matches, improves to 6-6

February 12, 2020