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

Remembering the real story of St. Patrick

Remembering the real story of St. Patrick

Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist March 12, 2019

This weekend, thousands will line the streets of Downtown to witness the St. Patrick’s Day parade. For 250 years, Pittsburgh has hosted one of the country’s biggest parades in honor of the patron saint...

Spring finally approaches

Spring finally approaches

Written By Shannon Hartnett, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Looks like old Phil was wrong with his predictions, which leaves me to sulk around Point Park with my enormous fluffy coat and scarf wrapped around my entire face because I refuse to be cold. I saw a post...

The Globes Point - Ink does not define us

The Globe’s Point – Ink does not define us

Written By Globe Editorial Staff March 12, 2019

This week, The Globe published a features piece about the third annual Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo. Naturally, a common concern as young professionals about to enter our field came to mind: tattoos in the workplace. ...

The case for survival: Trying to find insulin to live without insurance

The case for survival: Trying to find insulin to live without insurance

Written By Dave Shirer, For The Globe March 5, 2019

Insulin, the only treatment for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), is absolutely necessary. It is like air or water; without it I’d die in as little as 48 hours. There have been too many stories of young adults...

The Globes Point - Pick back up where you left off

The Globe’s Point – Pick back up where you left off

Written By Globe Editorial Staff March 5, 2019

Well Pioneers, our week of relaxation came and went, and the seven-week home stretch lays ahead of us. Some of us enjoyed the luxury of spending spring break abroad or laying on a beach while others returned...

A loss of pride in spaceflight

A loss of pride in spaceflight

Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist March 5, 2019

Watching a rocket lift off is something that will always spark joy in my heart. The image of a man-made creation lifting our Earthbound bodies beyond the atmosphere is a genuinely awe inspiring feat. 50...

The Globes Point - Unjust outbursts

The Globe’s Point – Unjust outbursts

Written By Globe Editorial Staff February 19, 2019

It didn’t take long, but the Post-Gazette has made national headlines once again. This time for the publisher, John Robinson Block, showing up at the newsroom on a Saturday night inebriated and continuing...

Ask me for my help, not my homework

Ask me for my help, not my homework

Written By Dara Collins, Editor-Elect February 19, 2019

When we were in high school, our camera rolls on our cell phones were filled with photos of our homework. Once we tapped on our gallery, row after row of math problems and writing assignments unfolded...

The senate signs sweeping bill, protects expanse of wildlands

The senate signs sweeping bill, protects expanse of wildlands

Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist February 19, 2019

Amidst declarations of a national emergency, partisan disputes and more presidential candidates jumping into the 2020 race, the Senate passed one of the most sweeping conservation bills in recent memory....

Romance novels are not anti-feminist

Romance novels are not anti-feminist

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Copy Desk Chief February 12, 2019

In the age of feminism and female empowerment, there is a certain stigma that comes with reading romance novels. Scratch that, I think there’s always been a stigma, but I think it’s more easily seen...

The Globes Point - Change is a useful tool

The Globe’s Point – Change is a useful tool

Written By Globe Editorial Staff February 12, 2019

A faculty member recently suggested The Globe’s advisor rotate on an annual basis. Just like spring peeking around the corner, this concept of change sounds like a fresh idea. The Globe staff itself...

Trump needs to reject authoritarianism

Trump needs to reject authoritarianism

Written By Mick Stinelli, Columnist February 12, 2019

Recent weeks have seen increasing turmoil in Venezuela as countries around the world continue to back Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader, and delegitimize Nicolás Maduro, the president whose recent election...

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