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Diverse student interests encourage new clubs
September 18, 2018
Written By Sara Flanders, For The Globe
Whether students are into playing Uno and frisbee, dancing to K-Pop or performing in stand-up and sketch comedy- there’s a club for that. Four new clubs were recognized...
Women’s soccer to open RSC play on winning streak
September 18, 2018
Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor
Having only one match last week couldn’t come at a better time for the Point Park women’s soccer team. One match meant having more practice time. The Pioneers used the...
We Didn’t Start The Fire
September 18, 2018
Written By Katie Williams, For The Globe

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor

September 18, 2018

Senior accounting major Conor Mendelson visited Boston twice before he decided to intern there for three months this summer. Mendelson landed the...

Honors Organization holds events to honor 9/11

Written By Hattie Charney, Co-Features Editor

September 18, 2018

Students came together last Tuesday to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The Honors Student Organization (HSO) held three...

NEWS

USG approves budget for student organizations

Photo by Robert Berger

President Pro-Tempore Megan Ortega listens to budget proposals during Monday's USG meeting

USG approves budget for student organizations

Written By Amanda Andrews, USG Beat Writer

September 18, 2018

The United Student Government (USG) approved budgets for nearly 30 student organizations for this current funding period on Monday. A majority of...

Point Park gone phishing

September 18, 2018

“Look before you click” is the golden rule when it comes to avoiding a phishing...

Student, faculty member among those who presented at TEDx Talk event at George Rowland White Performance Center

September 18, 2018

Saturday morning at the George Rowland White Performance Center, Point Park...

Recent Posts

Fall Out Boy visits Pittsburgh for show at PPG Paints Arena

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, rock band Fall Out Boy made an appearance here in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints...

Paul McCartney discovers new destinations on ‘Egypt Station’

76-year-olds can still exude sex appeal and swagger. This is made evident on Paul McCartney's 17th...

SPORTS

Volleyball looks to improve competitive edge

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor
September 18, 2018

The volleyball team knew the error they wanted to fix...

All in With Allison – Early success fueled by foreign powers

Written By Allison Schubert, Sports Columnist
September 18, 2018

The men’s soccer team has had a lot of success so far this season, with River States Conference (RSC) play just ahead. They opened their season in Greenville...

OPINIONS

A fair question – “Why were people so excited for this game?”

Written By John Kravis, For The Globe

September 18, 2018

Despite a historic rivalry, Penn State and Pitt Football play for different reasons

The Globe’s Point- Be present in your obligations

When we were in high school, our parents, teachers and mentors encouraged us to go beyond academics...

Burning your Nikes isn’t the answer

At the beginning of this month, Nike launched its 30th anniversary campaign, starring the controversial...

An open letter from an admittedly apathetic writer

You’ve heard it before. If you’re a freshman, you may have only heard it once or twice. If you’re...

Gaming convention site of massacre

Sunday, Aug. 26, shots rang out across the gaming community. David Katz, a competitor at a local gaming...

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Arts & Entertainment

Fall Out Boy visits Pittsburgh for show at PPG Paints Arena

Written By Caitlin Stoner, For The Globe

September 18, 2018

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, rock band Fall Out Boy made an appearance here in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints...

Paul McCartney discovers new destinations on ‘Egypt Station’

Written By Amanda Myers, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor

September 18, 2018

76-year-olds can still exude sex appeal and swagger. This is made evident on Paul McCartney's 17th...

Janelle Monae demands to be heard on new singles

Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-A&E Editor

April 17, 2018

Janelle Monáe has so far released four singles from her upcoming album, “Dirty Computer,” out April...

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