Point Park Globe

Honors Program members tell all about the program

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer

September 28, 2022

On the fourth floor of Lawrence hall sits the Honors office. The glass doors give a glimpse inside, but hide plenty of questions.. What even is the Honors Program? What does it do for students? And what is the honors workload like? Let's take a look.

Judging Java: Point Perk Revisited

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist

September 28, 2022

Two years ago, I wrote that “Point Perk’s coffee is so awful that it wouldn’t surprise me if it emerged as a frontrunner in the 2024 Republican primaries.” At the time of reviewing Point Perk, our university’s coffee shop, my one star out of five review was one of the most scathing reviews I had ever written.

Judging Java: Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist

September 21, 2022

There are a lot of coffeeshops in the Strip District. In fact, there’s just a lot in the Strip District. It’s a wonderful area to walk around in, and it's an even better area to walk around with a coffee. Personally, I love walking around the Strip District and just sort of vibing, so adding a...

OPINIONS

No successful society can survive by banning books

Written By Brooke Stephens, Opinions Editor

September 28, 2022

In the case of books, I know there is a large part of the general public which do not read them. Some people also prefer audiobooks because they find them easier to listen to or pay attention to, as examples. Literature, however, has held a grip on various populations for thousands of years. Everyone deserves free, inclusive access to books, whether it be online, in a bookstore, or through a library.

Globe’s Point: Your Mental Health Matters

September 28, 2022

This week the Center for Media Innovation (CMI) held a mental health symposium, which again gives us a reminder that mental health matters.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ somehow turns out to be an entertaining film despite pre-premiere drama

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor

September 28, 2022

This past weekend on September 23, one of the most anticipated movies of the year, “Don’t Worry Darling” opened in theaters across the world. Part of the reason the movie was so anticipated is due to its casting of pop-star Harry Styles and actress Florence Pugh. Though the other part is because of the negative energy that seems to follow the film and its cast.

Joe Keery’s music project Djo releases sophomore album

September 28, 2022

I tend to gravitate more towards older music than new releases. The newer artists that I follow faithfully are few and far between. However, one of those exceptions is indie artist Djo, who I hold to the same high regard that I do my beloved 80’s favorites, and consider to be a brilliant beacon of hope for modern music.

NEWS

Provost announces academic changes

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor

September 21, 2022

In an email sent on behalf of the President’s Office on Sept. 12, 2022, the university announced two new changes to the university’s academic structure,...

No plans to change mask optional policy despite increase in COVID-19 cases

September 14, 2022

With students entering into their third week of classes, the university has already seen a significant increase of COVID-19 cases on-campus, leading to many concerns for the health and safety of students and faculty.

Adobe to no longer provide Creative Cloud to students

September 7, 2022

An email sent to students on behalf of the Information Technology Services (IT)...

Adjunct faculty hold demonstration during freshmen move-in day

August 21, 2022

Members of the university adjunct faculty held a demonstration during freshman...

Point Park police department joins ABLE Project

April 20, 2022

Point Park’s Police Department has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, a program designed to train officers to intervene if a fellow officer is violating protocol.

SPORTS

Women’s soccer secure back to back conference wins, jump to 3-6 on season

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor

September 28, 2022

The Women’s soccer team walked away undefeated to start off River State Conference (RSC) with back to back victories this week. The Pioneers defeated Carlow University,...

Gridiron Report: Steelers Falter Against Browns in Thursday Night Prime Time

September 28, 2022

It’s too early for rookie Kenny Pickett to take the reigns of the Steelers

September 28, 2022

Philipp Harder reflects on his journey from playing soccer in Germany and moving to play soccer in the United States

September 21, 2022