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

Center for Media Innovation on track to open in fall

Center for Media Innovation on track to open in fall

Written By Josh Croup June 30, 2016

Students used to walk to the corner of Wood Street and Third Ave. to grab a state-of-the-art hot dog from Nathan’s Famous restaurant. In the fall, they’ll use the same space once occupied by hot...

Former student helping cast college-themed ‘Ninja Warrior’

Former student helping cast college-themed ‘Ninja Warrior’

Written By Josh Croup June 30, 2016

“College Team Ninja Warrior”, a spin-off of the popular NBC show “American Ninja Warrior”, is accepting casting applications from college students across the country, and a former Point Park...

Fresh start for new food service provider Culinart

Fresh start for new food service provider Culinart

Written By Josh Croup, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2016

The Point Café and Lawrence Hall Dining room will have new looks when students return in August as CulinArt Group officially replaced Aramark as Point Park University’s food service provider. The...

Biden speaks at Pitt for ‘It’s On Us’ campaign

Biden speaks at Pitt for ‘It’s On Us’ campaign

Written By Nick Fischer June 29, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden visited the University of Pittsburgh on April 5 as part of the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign, which aims to reduce instances of sexual violence on college campuses...

Social media focus of panel

Social media focus of panel

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

The Point Park News Service held its second annual social media event #Burgh2.0 from 2-4 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom Monday featuring four professionals discussing their approaches on social media. The...

Trump draws thousands, controversy to Downtown

Trump draws thousands, controversy to Downtown

Written By Matt Petras June 29, 2016

photo by Emily Bennett Trump speaks to a reported crowd of 4,500 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Wednesday, April 13, 2016.  Point Park students were present at a recent Donald Trump...

USG analysis recommends changes to senate action

USG analysis recommends changes to senate action

Written By Margaret Davis June 29, 2016

An advisor to Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) presented an analysis of strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats during Monday’s meeting. Student Activities Involvement...

University announces Conte as the director of media center

University announces Conte as the director of media center

Written By Iain Oldman June 29, 2016

photo by Liz Berie Point Park University announced in a press release that adjunct professor Andrew Conte will be named the director for the new Center for Media Innovation. “The media industry...

Point Park to offer new environmental journalism degree

Point Park to offer new environmental journalism degree

Written By Josh Croup June 29, 2016

Point Park University is introducing a new Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Journalism. The new program, scheduled to launch in the fall, is made possible through a grant from The Heinz Endowments....

USG proposes changes to legislative structure

USG proposes changes to legislative structure

Written By Margaret Davis June 29, 2016

Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) voted on a resolution to amend their constitution April 4. The resolution would restructure how senators in the legislative body represent their constituency....

Club appeals funding

Club appeals funding

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

Following last week’s budget meeting, Point Park’s student government’s Finance Committee took to reallocating additional funds to four clubs and organizations requesting appeals. ...

U-View awarded honorable mention designation for broadcast association’s ‘Signature Station’

U-View awarded honorable mention designation for broadcast association’s ‘Signature Station’

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

Recognition of one’s passion is no easy feat. But with a dedicated team, the journey can lead just about anywhere. U-View, Point Park’s student-run broadcast production station, earned an honorable...

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