A farewell from graduating Globe staff
Written By Nick Horwat, Robert Berger, Jordan Slobodinsky, Amanda Myers, and Gracey Evans
April 16, 2019
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Nick Horwat When I was a freshman I knew I wanted to be involved in journalism; that’s why I chose it as my major. But after two years I hadn’t gotten involved in anything, and was unsure if I wanted to continue on that path. On the verge of transferring schools and changing majors, I can thank a clos...
The Globe’s Point – A paper for all
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
April 16, 2019
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It seems that students have been more vocal about the content they see and read in The Globe this semester. Some members of our staff have decided to speak up and respond to commendation and critique alike, specifically through social media, and others have even decided to voice their opinion through...
Opinions have a place in journalism; respect them
Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Copy Desk Chief
April 16, 2019
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I love journalism. I really do. I think the fact that the President has called the press the “enemy of the people” has raised awareness for all of the good that journalists do. At a time where elected officials are trying to discredit the press, it’s very important to pay attention to what that ...
A farewell letter from the editor
Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
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As I sit on my front porch writing this letter, I am filled with a deep sense of sadness and impending emptiness. The bright spring weather doesn’t reflect what it feels like to have to say goodbye to a friend that has greatly contributed to molding me into the person I am today. That friend is The...
Friendships have no terms, conditions
Written By Dara Collins, Editor-Elect
April 16, 2019
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I want you to think of your best friend. How long have you known each other? How did you meet? How do you spend a typical Saturday night together? What would you do without them? What would you do if they stopped being your friend because they did not support a decision you made? I hope you don’t ha...
Beauty or beast; how does makeup define us as women?
Written By Kaisha Jantsch, For The Globe
April 9, 2019
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I rarely wear makeup. Most days, I like myself and the way I look naturally, so I choose not to wear it. However, on days when I feel less positive about my appearance, I bust out my brushes and blush, pull out my palettes and I play. It is on these days that my female co-workers tell me I look pretty. It i...
Music remains skewed towards men
Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist
April 9, 2019
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Last year, I used an online service to scan my Spotify listening habits to determine the ratio of how many women I listen to versus how many men I listen to. The answer was depressing. Only 10% of artists I listened to were women. I checked again this year. Thankfully, the number had risen to 26%. I wish...
The Globe’s Point – They say money makes the world go ‘round
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
April 9, 2019
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Tax Day is next Monday, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is due in less than a month and money is on the mind of just about everyone at this time of year. As students, we invest thousands of dollars and enter the sinking hole of student loan debt to receive an education at an inst...
A satirical take on university’s USG
Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist
April 2, 2019
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After a contentious election for the United Student Government’s (USG) new president, many Point Park students were stunned by the lengths candidates went to discredit each other. On Monday, senators and the executive cabinet returned for another legislative session. When the day’s business was c...
Student addresses flaws of library database, what Point Park can change
Written By Amy Philips-Haller, For The Globe
April 2, 2019
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Insist on anonymity. Demand it. Privacy shouldn’t be a novel idea. Our university should lead the charge for academic integrity by protecting the privacy of students. Currently, any student who attempts to access library resources off-campus must consent to the library database (EBSCO) terms of priva...
The Globe’s Point – Students prepare for an onslaught of finals, sweet summertime
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
April 2, 2019
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The old cliché says April showers bring May flowers. The dreary, grey skies of April, or any month when you live in Pittsburgh, bring the beauty of freshly bloomed flowers come May. It’s the last month of the spring semester, Pioneers. In three weeks, we will all be in the midst of finals week. ...
Letter to Editor
Written By Alexa Lake, USG Senator
March 26, 2019
Filed under OPINIONS
On Thursday, March 22, 2019, the Instagram campaign page of United Student Government (USG) Presidential Candidate, Jake Berlin, was inactivated following fraudulent reports of abuse. His account, @jakeberlin4you, along with an impartial USG elections reporting account which had reposted his platfor...