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Globe’s Point: The university needs to be more transparent about hirings and firings

January 24, 2024
Happy week three, Pioneers! We hope you have been staying warm amid this crazy weather and are enjoying the semester so far.

Yes, unions should matter to students. Here’s why.

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor of Opinions January 24, 2024
Unless you are in a total news blackout or lack an internet connection entirely, there’s a good chance you knew about the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike in 2023.

Self-care online content creators are not here to help you

Written By August Stephens, Co-Editor of Opinions January 24, 2024
Over the winter break, I allowed myself to dive headfirst into social media. I’m usually avoidant of social media platforms and chronically offline, so existing online again was a weird space to be in...

Unpaid internships never made sense and never will

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor January 17, 2024
Going to college is all about making sacrifices and choices, and Point Park is no exception to this rule. Right from the beginning, you choose to sacrifice an air-conditioned dorm room for a completely private space, or vice versa.

Globe’s Point: Don’t be discouraged by new graduation date

January 17, 2024
Happy week two of the semester, Pioneers! We hope you had a great first week and are settling into your new class schedules. Remember to take care of yourself and stay organized. Being a college student is very hard work, and we are so proud of you.

Globe’s Point: The university needs to prioritize staff and faculty’s mental health

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff January 10, 2024

Welcome back and happy spring semester, Pioneers! We hope you all had a wonderful, restful break and are feeling recharged. The new year and new semester can be both exciting and overwhelming, and we highly...

Smaller social media apps are not an escape from their competitors

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor January 10, 2024

The idea of breaking away from major social media platforms has gained traction within the past few years. With more and more studies demonstrating the harms of extensive social media usage– with the...

Adjustments to city zoning codes would benefit students as well

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor December 6, 2023

Imagine this: you live in a neighborhood or town that has seen substantial growth over the past decade, with people moving into houses and apartments almost daily. The small businesses which have been...

Generation Z should not give up, embrace positivity

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor December 6, 2023

Generation Z and older generations are living in the best, and worst, time of human history. As the year rolls to a close, I hope I’m not alone in thinking that 2023 has been a year volatile enough...

Globe’s Point: Good luck with finals, we believe in you

December 6, 2023

It is hard to believe the end of the semester is already here, Pioneers. There are a million things that we could say here about that, but it is better to offer one, strong, consistent, message: you’ve...

Take comfort in the unknown, and finish out this semester strong.

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor November 29, 2023
Post-fall break season is one of the toughest times of the year. Okay great, we all get to experience on-campus life again, but only for two weeks.

Globe’s Point: Corrections from our last issue

November 29, 2023
Happy week 13, Pioneers! We hope you had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break whether you traveled or stayed on campus. It is only a few more weeks until the end of the semester, and we wish you all the best in preparation for finals.
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