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Friendships have no terms, conditions

Friendships have no terms, conditions

Written By Dara Collins, Editor-Elect April 16, 2019

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...

Beauty or beast; how does makeup define us as women?

Beauty or beast; how does makeup define us as women?

Written By Kaisha Jantsch, For The Globe April 9, 2019

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,...

Music remains skewed towards men

Music remains skewed towards men

Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist April 9, 2019

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...

The Globes Point - They say money makes the world go ‘round

The Globe’s Point – They say money makes the world go ‘round

Written By Globe Editorial Staff April 9, 2019

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...

A satirical take on universitys USG

A satirical take on university’s USG

Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist April 2, 2019

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...

Student addresses flaws of library database, what Point Park can change

Student addresses flaws of library database, what Point Park can change

Written By Amy Philips-Haller, For The Globe April 2, 2019

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...

The Globes Point - Students prepare for an onslaught of finals, sweet summertime

The Globe’s Point – Students prepare for an onslaught of finals, sweet summertime

Written By Globe Editorial Staff April 2, 2019

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...

Letter to Editor

Letter to Editor

Written By Alexa Lake, USG Senator March 26, 2019

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,...

The Globes Point - The importance of casting an educated vote

The Globe’s Point – The importance of casting an educated vote

Written By Globe Editorial Staff March 26, 2019

Election season has sprung on campus. United Student Government (USG) is always present in our university newspaper due to coverage of the organization’s weekly meetings. However, the last few editions...

Dealing with anxiety

Dealing with anxiety

Written By Jordon Slobodinsky, Opinions Editor March 26, 2019

A few years ago, I had a lot of issues dealing with adversity. I couldn’t really function under pressure when put in tough situations. I had to meet with someone and talk about these issues and feelings....

How words stick around long after they are said, a prime example

How words stick around long after they are said, a prime example

Written By Shannon Hartnett, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

Tucker Carlson has been in the media lately because of his comments made on the “Bubba the Love Sponge” show between 2006 and 2009. The backlash is because Carlson has refused to apologize for the...

The Globes Point - Gun violence affects all

The Globe’s Point – Gun violence affects all

Written By Globe Editorial Staff March 19, 2019

This past Monday might have begun like any other Monday for some of us. This Monday marked the tenth week of the semester, so we are well adapted to our usual routine at this point. This wasn’t the...

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