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

Professors weigh in on grade privacy and practices

Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor January 30, 2018

Professor James Leary was surprised to hear most professors do not draw awareness to students about grade privacy laws. “I would say that I probably think about it...oh God, I probably think about...

Phi Beta Lambda prepares to launch ‘Greek Week’ activities

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor January 30, 2018

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), Point Park’s only professional fraternity, is preparing to hold its second Phi Beta Lambda Week series of events this Sunday, Feb. 4. PBL Director of Marketing Emily Shahee described...

One year later, still marching on

One year later, still marching on

January 23, 2018

An estimated thousands of people marched through the streets of Pittsburgh Sunday to take a stand for women’s rights. The march marked the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald Trump...

A student bargains with a “mortgage company” to pay her bills as part of the poverty simulation.

Simulation sheds light on poverty in Pittsburgh

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect January 23, 2018

A poverty simulation was held in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom last Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, hosted by the Department of Community Engagement, pulled in a crowd of around 50 people - including...

Frank Coonelly, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates, spoke to the Ed.D in Leadership and Administration program as the second installment of their 4 part series of guest speakers. Coonelly’s appearance follows Mayor Bill Peduto’s visit to the program.

Pittsburgh Pirates President opens up about recent leadership challenges

Written By Josh Croup, Editor Emeritus January 23, 2018

Days after the Pirates traded the face of their franchise, team president Frank Coonelly visited Point Park to highlight the recent leadership challenges his organization is facing. “Your timing is...

Third floor of West Penn opens for classes

Third floor of West Penn opens for classes

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor January 23, 2018

The newly renovated third floor of West Penn opened for classes Monday in an effort to remedy the long elevator lines. “The goal was to make the lower floors of West Penn classrooms so that the building...

Student Success Center begins Weekly tutoring workshops

Written By Mya Burns January 23, 2018

The tutoring center held the first of their new series of weekly workshops last Thursday aimed at “discovering your learning style” and “becoming a more effective student,” as the name of the workshop...

Point Park Police Department is using the blotter as a form of communication to the community and is updated weekly.

Campus Safety launches online police blotter

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor January 23, 2018

The Point Park Police Department announced the creation and launch of their police blotter via Facebook January 16. “Our department is dedicated to keep our community informed of the activity that happens...

First club funding “cautious” due to “unforeseen circumstances”

Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer January 23, 2018

Club leaders hoping to make a case for a larger funding allocation Monday were met by the reality that the United Student Government (USG) had no additional funds to offer. The official budget USG has...

The location of the upcoming “We Proudly Brew” Starbucks remains empty with a sign in the door.  The last day of operation was Friday May 19, 2017, making it 243 days since Point Park had a Starbucks.

On-campus “We Proudly Brew” delayed to October

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor January 16, 2018

Construction of the “We Proudly Brew” Starbucks, meant to replace the on-campus Starbucks location that was closed down last May, has been set back by over a year. In an article on the project published...

Monae Findley, sophomore broadcast reporting major and founder of The Point Closet, poses in Academic Hall for a portrait.

Clothing donations to be accepted toward Point Closet

Written By Francesca Dabecco, Staff Writer January 16, 2018

A free thrift store, called “The Point Closet,” will hold its grand opening this semester in hopes of tackling financial insecurities among students. “We know that college is expensive, and basic...

Freshman musical theatre major Reina Guerra performs an interpretive dance routine.

BSU pays tribute to MLK

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor January 16, 2018

A near standing room only crowd filled the JVH auditorium Monday night as students performed spoken word pieces, song and dance routines and monologues in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by...

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