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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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NF introduces new era to rap genre

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor March 15, 2023

NF, Nathan John Feuerstein, is an American rapper who has been ripping through the hip hop music scene. As a person of faith, he is often able to tie his relationship with God into his lyrics. Feuerstein...

‘Scream IV’ contributes to endless Scream franchise

Written By Dan Russo, For The Globe March 15, 2023

In 1989, Paramount Pictures released Friday the Thirteenth Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. The film was supposed to bring Jason Voorhees out of Camp Crystal Lake and into the Big Apple. Anyone who has...

“Silversun Pickups” put on fun, energetic show at the Roxian

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

On Thursday, February 23rd, alternative rock band Silversun Pickups played the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks. Paris Jackson accompanied them. People of all ages gathered at the venue that night excited...

“Beetlejuice” musical teems with wit and charm

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect March 8, 2023

Two weekends ago I had the honor of seeing the musical “Beetlejuice” at the Benedum. My roommate got season tickets and has been taking our other roommates to shows one by one. I thought I was getting...

Gorillaz releases shorter, mellower new album

Written By Rachel Ross, Co Features/A&E Editor March 8, 2023

A friend of mine first introduced me to Gorillaz in 2018. I quickly fell for their unique fusion of old and new, blending dreamy 80s synths, funky 70s baselines, and futuristic sonic beats into catchy...

“Newsies” shines with talented, impressive ensemble

Written By Baylor Brooks, For The Globe March 8, 2023

Newsies is the newest show that Point Park University brought to the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The story takes place in 1899 in New York City with Jack Kelly, the head of the “newsies” as our protagonist....

One of April Friges photos on display in the Silver Eye Center exhibit

Point Park professor’s work on display at art exhibit

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor March 8, 2023

Since its creation, photography and its mediums have been defined by their square shape, simple surfaces and single dimension. As a professor of photography at Point Park, April Friges grew bored of these...

Netflix’s new show is ‘Squid Games’ on steroids

Written By Vince Smykal, Copy Editor February 22, 2023

“The human body does not lie.  This is the history of suffering written by each contestant… and this is also where it leads to.” It is with this statement that the Netflix show Physical: 100...

Ant-Man grows too big in new film ‘Quantumania’

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief February 22, 2023

The Marvel Cinematic Universe was once an untouchable cultural monolith, but a focus on quantity over quality has knocked that monolith over. It is ironic that in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel’s...

Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2023

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/A&E Editor February 22, 2023

In the past decade or so, the commercial breaks during the Super Bowl have become almost as highly anticipated as the actual game itself. It’s not just a bunch of advertisers interrupting the game anymore;...

‘Flipturn’ brings astrological dreamscape to The Thunderbird

Written By Alexis Wary, Staff Photographer February 22, 2023

Rather than having the pleasure of eating hot wings doused in ranch while watching America's most beloved sport, I felt a concert on Super Bowl Sunday would be more entertaining. Specifically, the indie/alternative...

‘Pamela: A Love Story’ makes an attempt at a documentary

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/A&E Editor February 15, 2023

When “Pam and Tommy,” a narrative show about the theft and mass production of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape premiered on Hulu last year, I tried to watch it. I only made it about two episodes...

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