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

USG disagrees with Aramark

USG disagrees with Aramark

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

  With the vote of no confidence in progress, the United Student Government’s (USG) Student Concerns Committee addressed another issue Monday regarding Aramark to-go meals.  The committee...

Students decide between living on or off-campus

Students decide between living on or off-campus

Written By Joscelin Ribiero June 29, 2016

  As the end of the school year draws near, students are making the decision whether to stay on campus or find off-campus housing for next year.  While it might cost less to live off-campus,...

‘Artists as Peacemakers’ comes to Village Park

‘Artists as Peacemakers’ comes to Village Park

Written By Angela Woodard June 29, 2016

photo by Dominique Hildebrand  Hula hoop dancer, Laura Carmody a senior interdisciplinary major, was one of many artist participating in SGI-PPU’s event, “Artists as Peacemakers”...

World News in Brief

World News in Brief

Written By (Compiled by) Matthew Salinger June 29, 2016

Africa  As South Sudan continues its yearlong civil war, the country’s people are more hungry and desperate than ever before. On Tuesday, over 26,000 people were pushed to find sanctuary...

Psychologist, filmmaker take on mental illness misconceptions

Psychologist, filmmaker take on mental illness misconceptions

Written By Jane McAnallen June 29, 2016

   On Saturday, Point Park hosted a joint book launch and film screening for Dr. Sharna Olfman’s “The Science and Pseudoscience of Children’s Mental Health” and Kevin...

Seniors begin to say goodbye

Seniors begin to say goodbye

Written By Jane McAnallen June 29, 2016

  This Monday, Point Park’s seniors gathered in Village Park for Fuel Up, the launch of this year’s Senior Week.  According to Assistant Community Director of Residence Life Tom...

President Hennigan visits USG

President Hennigan visits USG

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

  President Paul Hennigan joined United Student Government (USG) Monday to discuss and receive feedback about the University’s Strategic Plan.  Beginning the discussion, Hennigan first...

Local bands help “Break the Silence Against Sexual Violence”

Local bands help “Break the Silence Against Sexual Violence”

Written By Eddie Trizzino June 29, 2016

photo by Emily Kovacic  Nevada Color, a band made up of former and current students, preformed at Break the Silence Against Sexual Violence Awareness Concert April 9.    On April 9,...

Students give back on Pioneer Community Day

Students give back on Pioneer Community Day

Written By Tyrone Smith June 29, 2016

Students had the opportunity to give back to the community at Pioneer Community Day Saturday April 18. USG partnered with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Friends of the Riverfront, Hosanna House, Pittsburgh...

Women’s History Month Gains Attention with Events and Social Media

Women’s History Month Gains Attention with Events and Social Media

Written By Emily Bowen June 29, 2016

  Pittsburgh citizens weigh in on the value of celebrating the female experience as International Women’s Day passed and Women’s History Month is in full swing. “It’s important...

SSO meets with administration to discuss student rights, tuition transparency

SSO meets with administration to discuss student rights, tuition transparency

Written By Jane McAnallen June 29, 2016

  University President Paul Hennigan, Dean of Students Keith Paylo, Vice President of Student Affairs Karen McIntyre and Student Solidarity Organization (SSO) representatives met last week to discuss...

Cross registration offers students more courses, opportunities

Cross registration offers students more courses, opportunities

Written By Doug Kirkwood June 29, 2016

Point Park student Tim Marchilena, a junior studying secondary education in English, was not happy when he couldn’t find the language course he wanted.  He turned to the Pittsburgh Council...

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