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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

USG debates amending constitution, proposals

Written By Amanda Andrews, USG Beat Writer November 6, 2018

The United Student Government (USG) engaged in heated debate at this week’s legislative body meeting concerning Senator Mathew Johnson’s list of proposed bylaw changes and amendments to USG’s constitution.  Nearly...

A year later: full-time faculty union contract “amiable”

Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-news Editor November 6, 2018

Point Park faculty and administration are still working on defining language in the union contract that was finalized in August of last year after an extensive negotiation period. Issues concerning...

Isabel Smith exchanges an embrace during the vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life shooting Saturday night. Smith, alongside other high school students, organized the impromptu vigil.

City mourns, remembers mass shooting victims

Written By Carley Bonk and Mick Stinelli, Editor Elect / Co-News Editor October 30, 2018

An attack which killed 11 people in a synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood has left many in Pittsburgh and across the nation in a state of mourning. The tragedy set off a wave of tributes around...

Mary Beth Tinker presents a photo of herself with her iconic armband to students at the CMI.

Free speech activist visits CMI

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect October 30, 2018

Free speech activist Mary Beth Tinker visited the Center for Media Innovation Oct. 23 to share her story with students regarding her role in the historic 1969 Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District...

USG discusses struggles to fill seats, committees

Written By Amanda Andrews, USG Beat Writer October 30, 2018

The United Student Government (USG) discussedstudent representation and student organizations during Monday’s Legislative Body Meeting.  Also discussed was an opportunity for USG members to serve on...

University cuts chairs’ spending on “personal items”

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor October 23, 2018

Point Park administration continued budget cuts by limiting university funding for department spending. On the list of items cut are pet care, flight upgrades, coffee, bottled water, food for faculty...

Health services reduce walk-ins

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor October 23, 2018

The Student Health Center will be operating with new staff and new hours this semester. In an email sent to Point Park students by Michael Gieseke, dean of student life, it was revealed that starting...

USG swears in new parliamentarian

Written By Amanda Andrews, USG Beat Writer October 23, 2018

Former Senator Matthew Spadaccia was sworn in as United Student Government’s (USG) new Parliamentarian at this week’s Legislative Body Meeting. USG has been without a Parliamentarian for nearly three...

Washington Post Executive Editor Martin “Marty” Baron speaks on a panel at the First Amendment conference at Duquesene.

First Amendment conference held at Duquesne

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect October 23, 2018

Nationally-recognized and local media figures gathered on Duquesne University’s campus this Sunday and Monday to discuss the importance of the First Amendment. “The National Conference on the First...

Gracey Evans | The Globe
An outward-facing window in the Globe and WPPJ office began cracking around 3 p.m. on Monday while students were inside the offices. Public safety responded to the situation immediately, and the window was pushed from the inside out onto the sidewalk of Fort Pitt Boulevard. Plywood is now temporarily covering the opening, and according to an engineer for the university, it is undetermined as to when the window will be repaired. This is due to the glass company having to special order the tempered glass.

Walking on broken glass

Written By Gracey Evans, News Photo Editor October 23, 2018

Junior Niko Roros strolls along the farmer’s market-style selection during AppleFest. The event was put on by CulinArt and featured live music, fall-themed favors and plenty of pumpkins and apples.

Autumn arrives with AppleFest

Written By Jake Berlin, For The Globe October 23, 2018

USG talks concerns with CulinArt dining options

Written By Amanda Andrews, USG Beat Writer October 16, 2018

CulinArt representatives responded to an informal question and answer session from United Student Government (USG) and anyone in attendance at this week’s USG Legislative Body meeting. The session...

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