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

Being a liberal Catholic in the face of scandal

Being a liberal Catholic in the face of scandal

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

When I was an undergraduate, I got homesick. It’s a tale as old as time, but I didn’t just miss my bed, the comfort of my own home or my mom’s home cooking. I missed my church, and Sundays felt...

Abandon Ship! Pirates sailing in a circle of despair

Abandon Ship! Pirates sailing in a circle of despair

Written By Mason Strawn, For The Globe September 25, 2019

There’s no real way to really explain the Pittsburgh Pirates 2019 season other than as an absolute disaster. A team that had finished last season with a winning record and had an opportunity to run for...

Point Park students and the passengers of the Viking Cruises Viking Sun have more in common than they might think

Point Park students and the passengers of the Viking Cruises Viking Sun have more in common than they might think

Written By Noah Bieniek, For The Globe September 24, 2019

The Viking Sun, a cruise ship with the capacity of 930 passengers, set sail for the company Viking Cruises with the goal of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous passenger cruise...

How the death of an athlete can affect the whole team

How the death of an athlete can affect the whole team

Written By Taylor Spirito, For The Globe September 18, 2019

It’s Jul. 25, 2019, and UPMC Park in Erie, PA is brimming with people from all over, from loyal fans of the Erie SeaWolves or their affiliate, the Detroit Tigers to fans of their opponent, the Trenton...

The Globes Point - Remembering self-care  while being stressed out

The Globe’s Point – Remembering self-care while being stressed out

Written By Globe Editorial Staff September 18, 2019

Due to the amount of clubs and organizations at Point Park, with more being added every day, it’s easy to tell that students here are no strangers to getting involved on campus. Some students also go...

Heinz Field name may change in 2021

Heinz Field name may change in 2021

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Heinz Field will be no more. There is no demolition coming, no brand new stadium. However, whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers enter the red zone, you might not see the giant Heinz Ketchup bottles pour...

‘Macheads’ celebrate at Blue Slide Park

‘Macheads’ celebrate at Blue Slide Park

Written By Justine Quach, Copy Editor September 11, 2019

This past weekend marked the one-year anniversary of local rapper Mac Miller’s untimely death.  His loyal fans, his “Macheads,” traveled from all over the world to come and celebrate his life....

Summer jobs versus internships

Summer jobs versus internships

Written By Shannon Hartnett, Co-Opinions Editor September 11, 2019

This summer I had a great job at Sandcastle Waterpark. Summer has come and gone, and I am already thinking about next summer. Do I want to come back to this job, or should I shoot for getting an internship...

The Globes Point - Have an open mind online

The Globe’s Point – Have an open mind online

Written By Globe Editorial Staff September 11, 2019

Several weeks ago, Twitter user “Jim Varona” tweeted: “Walking by yourself at night is an underrated therapy session.” The tweet went viral, but not in a necessarily good way. The replies to...

The Globes Point - Staring down the  gauntlet with style

The Globe’s Point – Staring down the gauntlet with style

Written By Globe Editorial Staff September 4, 2019

It’s official, the Point Park student body and faculty have successfully made it through the first week of classes. As a member of this community, you may be feeling energized and prepared to take...

Kusnetsov and cocaine: Questions arise of consistent responsibility

Kusnetsov and cocaine: Questions arise of consistent responsibility

Written By Taylor Spirito, For The Globe September 4, 2019

In the world of sports, testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs is a pretty black and white concept.  If it’s found in an athlete’s system, action is taken both in the league and in the community....

Student asks for Oakland route

Student asks for Oakland route

Written By Hannah Johnston, Features/A&E Photo Editor September 4, 2019

Twelve days before classes started, students living in Oakland received an email stating that shuttle services would no longer be available. Twelve days before classes started, we learned that we would...

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