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

What does it really mean to be American?

What does it really mean to be American?

Written By Dylan Kersten April 17, 2018

I have been told it is something to be proud of. I remember getting emotional as a second-grader in an assembly where “God Bless the U.S.A.” was booming along to a light show in the gymnasium. I used...

America and Syria: an ongoing saga

America and Syria: an ongoing saga

Written By Jordan Slobondinsky, Copy Editor April 17, 2018

In the wake of a questionable decision to attack Syria with airstrikes, the internet has gone a little crazy. Now, I am not a supporter of President Donald Trump nor am I defending him, but was the decision...

Life is short, do what you love

Life is short, do what you love

Written By Beth Turnbull, Co-Opinions Editor April 17, 2018

When someone dies, it makes you reflect on their life, their accomplishments, the way they impacted you. When someone young dies, it makes you feel sick to your stomach. You think about the moments...

Women are taking a stand and men have noticed

Women are taking a stand and men have noticed

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor April 10, 2018

I’m not a person who likes to go out much, but the few times I have this semester, it’s been less than impressive. The first time I went out somewhere with friends once I came to college, I went to...

Advice for underclassmen from a graduating senior

Advice for underclassmen from a graduating senior

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Opinions Editor April 10, 2018

I have always hated the idea of “wisdom.” We always attribute it to people who are older, who have experienced the world in a more holistic manner than ourselves. But here I am, claiming I have some...

Making a difference matters

Making a difference matters

Written By Megan Ortego April 10, 2018

Being a United Student Government (USG) senator representing the Conservatory of Performing Arts is harder when people do not want to put their all into the organization. As someone who has served on...

The Globes Point - How group projects teach us

The Globe’s Point – How group projects teach us

Written By Editorial Board April 10, 2018

As students begin to pull together their last assignments for finals week, some of us will undoubtedly be dreading those annoying, yet necessary projects requiring group cooperation. Most students either...

Having smaller classroom sizes makes a difference

Having smaller classroom sizes makes a difference

Written By Sara Cronin April 10, 2018

My first semester at college wasn’t spent at Point Park. In fact, it was spent at my apparent “dream school.” Before I went to my dream school, I pictured myself with a group of friends laughing...

April weather

April weather

Written By Nick Kardos, Political Cartoonist April 10, 2018

Evans (pictured) attended the march with a hand-made sign showing her support for ending school violence.

Preventing school violence goes farther than guns

Written By Gracey Evans, Sports Photo Editor April 3, 2018

March for Our Lives, an international march dedicated to the advocation of gun control, was set up in less than a month. Despite this short notice, millions of people participated both in the country and...

The importance of an accessible census

The importance of an accessible census

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Opinions Editor April 3, 2018

As our country has made great technological advances, we have grown lazier. I know, that’s a sentiment usually shared by old people who want you go to “play outside” or “join a gang” like they...

The Globes Point - Getting hit by a syllabus

The Globe’s Point – Getting hit by a syllabus

Written By Editorial Board April 3, 2018

The end of the semester is getting closer. This is easily recognizable by our professors scrambling to complete the syllabi they were overly ambitious in completing by the end of April. We understand...

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