Kearns administration swears in as USG holds final meeting
Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2018
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
The final United Student Government (USG) meeting of the semester had several new members sworn in for the upcoming term, including Kaylee Kearns as USG president, followed by Kearns swearing in Vice President Brittany Arp. Kearns was sworn in by former President Robert Bertha, who passed the torch...
Shuttles to remain in Oakland for one more school year
Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-A&E Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under NEWS
The Oakland shuttle service will continue usual operation next semester, but at a reduced capacity. Two shuttles will loop between the Student Center lot and the original Pittsburgh Playhouse every half hour instead of the current 15-minute loop. A schedule provided to The Globe from Chris Hill, Vice ...
President Hennigan discusses university’s future with USG
Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer
April 17, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Speaking before Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) meeting Monday, Dr. Paul Hennigan, university president, fielded questions from senators about changes over the next year to Point Park facilities. One such space, the coffeehouse at 100 Wood Street, is set to open in time for the start...
Gabe Reed celebrates EP Release with club show at Stage AE
Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor
April 17, 2018
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Pioneer Records artist and senior musical theatre major Gabe Reed performed at Stage AE last Thursday to celebrate the release of his debut EP and music video. The four-song EP titled “Chasing Grey” was released as part of the annual Pioneer Star contest held by Pioneer Records. Each fall, the ...
Obituary: Philip Andre Droulia
Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor
April 12, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Philip Andre Droulia, a senior public relations and advertising major, passed suddenly on Sunday, April 8. He was 22 years old. According to an obituary from Slater Funeral Services, “Philip was born March 10, 1996 in Greeley, Colorado to Gabriel and Melinda (Williams) Droulia, loving brother to Ka...
Kearns elected president, Arp elected vice president
Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Nearing the end of a year noted for changes in leadership, Kaylee Kearns and Brittany Arp have emerged as the student body’s next president and vice president respectively. United Student Government (USG) President Robert Bertha announced the results of March’s election at USG’s regular Monday me...
New leadership takes reins as President Bertha finishes term
Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
April 10, 2018
Filed under NEWS
United Student Government (USG) President Robert Bertha has high hopes for the new administration that will succeed him upon his graduation this April after the election of Kaylee Kearns as president and Brittany Arp as vice president. “Kaylee and I have worked closely together for a long time now and I’ve worked...
Seniors say ‘bye-son’ to college
Written By Robert Berger
April 10, 2018
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
Before the senior class sports their caps and gowns when walking down the aisle for commencement ceremonies, Point Park will honor the class of 2018 one last time through annual senior week events. “Point Park was my first choice, and the cinema program was really appealing to me,” senior cinema prod...
Spring CAB event to bring Coachella to Village Park Friday
Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
April 10, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Campus Activities Board (CAB) will send off the spring semester Friday with “CABchella,” named after the music festival Coachella. According to Executive Director of CAB Kaitlyn Smith, the event serves as the university’s Spring Fling and promises music and food in Village Park. Four performer...
Feminist Collective president resigns, new leadership established
Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor
April 3, 2018
Filed under NEWS
The Feminist Collective shifted its club officer positions over the weekend after President Adam Rossi stepped down due to issues arising regarding his leadership as a male president. Vice President Ariel Squire, a sophomore performances and practices major, will finish the spring semester serving as ...
Student government opens funding investigation, adopting resolution
Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer
April 3, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) opened an investigation during its Monday meeting into expanding its monetary footprint. The resolution, adopted unanimously Monday, is the first step for the legislative body to work with university administrators in re-evaluating what funds USG is given ...
Annual Pioneer Community Day set to flood city with volunteers
Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 3, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Point Park organizations will gather on Saturday for the eighth annual Pioneer Community Day (PCD) to restore gardens and churches throughout Pittsburgh. The day of volunteering is headed by Matt Bauman, United Student Government (USG) parliamentarian. “Last year was, I think, a very successful Pioneer Communit...
