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

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...

O’Rourke & Obama: Vague Aspirations

O’Rourke & Obama: Vague Aspirations

Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist March 19, 2019

Beto O’Rourke last week announced he will make a bid for the democratic presidential nomination in 2020. A media flurry immediately ensued, abound with think pieces, interviews and a Vanity Fair cover...

Despite false reports and white skepticism, hate still remains in U.S.

Despite false reports and white skepticism, hate still remains in U.S.

Written By Kaisha Jantsch, For The Globe March 19, 2019

Something remarkably rare happened at the end of this past January. Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollet, who is African-American and gay, filed a false hate crime report regarding an attack, it now...

USG refuses televised U-View debates

USG refuses televised U-View debates

Written By Jess Paterchak, For The Globe March 12, 2019

Traditions are usually events that are not questioned, not variable in their path. They are something to be held to the highest regard because of the respect they obtain during their stature and curriculum....

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