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

Crime recap for on and off campus incidents this semester

Crime recap for on and off campus incidents this semester

Written By Gavin Petrone and Cassandra Harris December 6, 2023

As finals approach and the semester begins to come to a close Police Sergent Mathew Mays reflected back on the year’s crime report which came back as average compared to years in the past. Some key...

A Hanukkah sign stands next to a Christmas tree in the lobby of Academic Hall.

Amid rising anti-semitism in Pittsburgh, Jewish students continue celebrating Hanukkah

Written By Cassandra Harris, Gavin Petrone December 6, 2023

As the Point Park holiday break approaches, organizations are trying to squeeze in holiday celebrations before campus closes on December 22 and reopens on January 1.    “The university does...

Monthly faculty assembly discusses major for new school and changes to global cultural studies

Written By Erin Yudt December 6, 2023

This Monday in the monthly faculty assembly meeting, several changes were made to the global cultural studies program, which will now be an international studies major.   “The focus is still...

The Nook, a new campus communal kitchen, by the seating area outside the Point Cafe on the second floor of Lawrence Hall.

First campus community kitchen: The Nook

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor December 6, 2023

Students may notice that there is a new addition to the Point Cafe seating area: The Nook Kitchen.   The Nook is Pioneer Pantry’s latest effort to support Point Park students food-wise. Students...

One of the holiday trees shines at the intersection Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street, which lit up for the first time this season at the 62nd annual Light Up Night on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Thousands gather around to celebrate 62nd Light Up Night

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor November 29, 2023

     

A sandwich from the dinging hall covered in mold earlier this month. Students shared other concerns in SGA’s food survey
which was released this week.

SGA reveals student opinions in recent Dining Hall survey

Written By Gavin Petrone and Ashtyn Harter November 29, 2023

SGA released the results of its student Dining Hall survey the Friday before break, showcasing a large variety of opinions regarding the current Dining Hall.   The survey was pushed out to students...

Students reflect about staying in Pittsburgh during Thanksgiving break

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect November 29, 2023

If Amanda Sun wanted to go home over break, she would have to pay anywhere from $1000 to $3000 for a 21 hour flight both ways from Pittsburgh to Shanghai, China.   For Sun, a sophomore musical...

City police section off Fourth Avenue and Smithfield Street last Tuesday during Thanksgiving break, when a safety incident occurred that led to negotiations.

How to stay safe during holiday crime

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor November 29, 2023

The holiday season is here, and according to Fox Business, this brings a wave of crime as well.   The National Retail Federation found in its 2022 National Retail Security Survey that total losses...

A month after SGA released the WiFi survey results, issues are still happening on campus

November 15, 2023

Since the Student Government Association’s (SGA) release of the Point Park Wi-Fi survey, Marc Palombo, president of SGA, has been in close contact with Tim Wilson, associate vice president of IT to fix...

University changes broadcast capstone and major among other scheduling issues

Written By Michelangelo Pellis and Ashtyn Harter November 15, 2023

As course registration opened this past week for the spring semester, students are facing some issues with core classes changing for their major.  Two years ago, the traditional broadcast production...

Volunteers help individuals at the encampment location on First Avenue and Grant Street move their items after the city issued the clearing of the site last week.

City enforces clearing of First Avenue and Grant Street encampment site

Written By Cassandra Harris and Erin Yudt November 15, 2023

Last week, the City of Pittsburgh announced that a prominent homeless encampment site would need to be cleared by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7 due to a policy enacted by Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration...

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