Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

The Honors program partnered with students from Monroe College to learn methods of meditation and Buddhist history.

SAEM and honors students spend spring break in New York City

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect March 6, 2018

Honors and sports, arts and entertainment (SAEM) students utilized their spring break as an opportunity to explore New York City. The two groups, including 18 honors students, seven SAEM students and...

USG Parliamentarian resigns, nomination announced

Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer March 6, 2018

Notably absent from this week’s United Student Government (USG) meeting in the Lawrence Hall multipurpose room was Parliamentarian Zac Seymour. Seymour resigned Sunday, citing an internship opportunity...

Very little water remained visible in Thayer Hall’s basement in the aftermath of this weekend’s flooding. Cleanup crews working throughout the floor are now mopping and sanitizing the hallways and rooms as well as making repairs to minor damages.

Rainy weekend floods Thayer Hall, West Penn basements

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor February 20, 2018
When first responders descended to the Thayer Hall basement Friday evening, the floodwaters were already up to four inches in some areas.
Dr. Hudson explained Monday the new major is focused on “combining, not reducing,” by focusing on the profession of journalism rather than the name or delivery platform.

USG reactivates 12 of 15 clubs, approves two more

Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer February 20, 2018

One week after 15 clubs were deactivated, Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) re-activated 12 of them and added two new clubs to their roster. The mass deactivation last Monday was brought...

‘Only Love’ movement holds anti-bullying photo campaign

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor February 20, 2018

Valentine’s Day, students gathered in the Lawrence Hall Lobby to share the love at an event held with the Only Love campaign. Only Love is a group that promotes inclusion and diversity and is specifically...

USG declares 15 clubs ‘inactive’

USG declares 15 clubs ‘inactive’

Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer February 13, 2018

When United Student Government (USG) Parliamentarian Zac Seymour sent an email to club leaders in November, he requested each club provide information. His email was sent with understanding that clubs...

Founder of the “Me Too” Movement Tarana Burke speaking to reporters at the Calvary Episcopal Church Feb.6. Burke addressed the important role media played in the movement’s progression.

Media plays key Role in ‘Me Too’ movement

Written By Casey Hoolahan, Co-Social Media Coordinator February 13, 2018

Founder of the “Me Too” movement Tarana Burke addressed a group of reporters in a small reception room of Calvary Episcopal Church Feb. 6, stressing the importance media has in the movement’s progression. “We...

IT students create database to help cinema casting directors

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor February 13, 2018

This week, the Information Technology (IT) department launched a database app designed at helping cinema students in casting roles for student productions. “We do a lot of courses where the output...

In an effort to hear concerns from citizens, Governor Tom Wolf visited the CMI as part of his redistricting speaking tour last Thursday afternoon.

Governor Wolf Pays visit to CMI

Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2018

In an effort to hear from constituents and directly address gerrymandering and redistricting issues, Gov. Tom Wolf brought his non-partisan listening session to the Center for Media Innovation (CMI) last...

School of Comm. restructures journalism degree

School of Comm. restructures journalism degree

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor Emeritus February 6, 2018

For students entering Point Park in the fall of 2019, the number of majors offered by the School of Communication will be fewer by four. In a consolidation passed Monday by the faculty assembly, the...

USG finalizes club funding appeals, internal budget

Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer February 6, 2018

Monday afternoon’s United Student Government (USG) meeting was held in a largely empty Lawrence Hall Multipurpose Room. Five senators and six executive cabinet members convened to discuss budgeting...

Taffie Bucci, Director of Counseling Services, working in her office on the 5th floor of Lawrence Hall.

Counseling director Taffie Bucci resigns

Written By Matt Petras January 30, 2018

Effective Feb. 1, Taffie Bucci will resign as director of counseling services, citing her belief that the department is understaffed, originally revealed in December PublicSource reporting. “I’ll...

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