Point Park Globe

Women’s soccer goes 1-1 for the week, prep for rest of busy October
October 14, 2020
Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor
Point Park’s very own women’s soccer team was able to defeat the Carlow University Celtics 4-3 in overtime this week on Tuesday, Oct. 6, but were defeated two days later...
Athletics prepares for full seasons despite COVID-19
September 2, 2020
Written By Luke Mongelli and Mason Strawn
On Friday, August 14, all fall sports athletes returned to campus to begin training and practices for their respective upcoming seasons. Point Park University, the...
Bluebird Kitchen offers delightful fresh cuisine – at the cost of eating into your wallet
March 25, 2020
Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
It can be easy as a student to fall into the rhythm of visiting the same fast-food restaurants in Market Square—Chipotle, Noodles and Company, Starbucks. However, if you’re...

FEATURES

Pioneer Public: Meghan Fitzsimmons

Written By Tia Bailey

October 28, 2020

Meghan Fitzsimmons is a junior sports, arts and entertainment management (SAEM) major who is also the...

Judging Java: Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co.

Written By Jake Dabkowski

October 28, 2020

4/5 Globes Most college-aged kids seem to be under the impression that all cups of coffee are the same, but in reality, not all coffee is created equal. In this column I will be reviewing the various coffee shops near Point Park University, all as part of my search to find the perfect cup...

Halloween treats to try before the tricks are over

Written By Tia Bailey

October 28, 2020

Halloween is this weekend, and that means that the transition from pumpkin to peppermint is coming soon. If you still haven’t quite gotten your spooky food and drink fix, here are some of the best Halloween and pumpkin-themed items to try before the season ends. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew from Starbucks:...

OPINIONS

How real journalism should and does work

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Editor-In-Chief

October 28, 2020

I am a senior multimedia student. This means that I have spent my time here at Point Park learning about journalism, news reporting, photography, graphic design, social media,...

Should people stop going to the mall during a pandemic?

October 28, 2020

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm lives up to the hype

Written By Jake Dabkowski

October 28, 2020

5/5 Globes Sequels are difficult. More specifically, sequels to movies that are over a decade old and are considered to be extremely dated are some of the most...

I Don’t Know How But They Found Me gives listeners that good old fashioned “Razzmatazz”

October 28, 2020

NEWS

Dean Paylo announces Department of Student Engagement cut to curtail university spending at latest SGA meeting

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer

October 28, 2020

At this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, it was announced that the Department of Student Engagement was cut in an effort to curb...

University staff laid off due to the $9 million deficit

October 28, 2020

Since the beginning of the fall semester, Point Park has taken measures to ensure...

President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden will face off on November 3rd in the General Presidential Election

October 28, 2020

President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden will face off on Nov. 3...

Kick-Off Event for “Fall Into the Pantry” to Raise Awareness of Food Insecurity and the Pioneer Pantry

October 28, 2020

On Oct. 20, the Special Events class under Professor Camille Downing had their...

President Hennigan preparing to retire despite $9 million pandemic-related budget deficit

October 21, 2020

It has been two weeks since President Hennigan announced his retirement following...

SPORTS

Mascot Mania: Fortune does not favor The Braves

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent

October 28, 2020

Well, I’m big enough to admit when I’m wrong. I was counting on the Braves to win Game 7 against the Dodgers this week so I could write this big piece on all of the mascots...

The Steelers Challenging Test This Weekend Against Baltimore

October 28, 2020

Mascot Mania: Paint Me Like One Of your French Mascottes

October 28, 2020

XC team competes in Midwest XC Challenge, looks forward to RSC Championship

October 28, 2020