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Chris Eames (Right) and  Sean Hanrahan (Middle) of  ESPN  and  Arby’s President Rob Lynch (Left), address students during the first Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing event of the semester.

A “meaty” presentation on sports sponsorships

Written By Robert Berger, Sports Photo Editor September 25, 2018

The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing held its first event of the fall semester Thursday, “Why a Sports Sponsorship Works.” Featuring Sean Hanrahan and Chris Eames of ESPN and Arby’s...

Students return to Lawrence Hall following one of five fire alarms to go off between Friday afternoon and Monday morning. In an email sent on Monday afternoon to Lawrence Hall residents, Dean Michael Gieseke explained the cause of the frequent fire alarms was due to water pressure variations from the city lines causing two of the flow sensors to malfunction. This semester, Lawrence Hall residents have also experienced a record setting heat wave in a building with no air conditioning and several students have reported flooding in their dorm rooms.

We Didn’t Start The Fire

Written By Katie Williams, For The Globe September 18, 2018

Freshman Brittney Adrian dribbles around an opponent in a loss to Spring Arbor. Adrian scored her first goal last weekend during a 7-0 win against Pikeville.

Women’s soccer sees first win ahead of RSC play

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor September 11, 2018

What a stark difference a week can make. After falling 6-0 to Madonna University on Monday, Point Park notched its first victory of the season against Pikeville University on Sunday morning. One match...

Senior Anna Shields leads the final stretch during the 2017 Walsh University invite. Last weekend Shields took first overall at the Akron invitational while competing against a number of D-1 athletes. Shields was named River States Conference runner of the week.

Shields shines at Akron meet, teams place sixth

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor September 11, 2018

The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the NCAA Division I University of Akron Tommy Evans Invitational last Saturday. Senior Anna Shields highlighted the women’s race, and both sides...

One of a few shuttles found dormant in the shuttle lot.

University seeks student input for future shuttles to suit commuters

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect September 11, 2018

Alongside the first year of a Downtown Pittsburgh Playhouse comes changes for more than just Conservatory of Performing Arts students. Student shuttles from campus to Oakland have been pulled back from...

Point Park’s new Director of Athletics, John Ashaolu, pictured during his coaching days. Ashaolu brings both coaching and administrative experience.

University announces new Director of Athletics

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor September 4, 2018

Point Park University announced John Ashaolu was hired as the new Director of Athletics last Thursday. Ashaolu began as a college athlete, became a coach and now holds 14 years of experience in athletics...

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden hugs an attendee at the annual Labor Day parade Downtown.

Biden shows for Pittsburgh parade

Written By Jared Murphy, For The Globe September 4, 2018

The PNC Theatre glows in the new Pittsburgh Playhouse. The space has unofficially opened its doors, and classes are taking place inside this semester. A gala event is set to transpire in honor of the formal opening.

Playhouse opens doors

Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-News Editor August 28, 2018

As the long-awaited Pittsburgh Playhouse reaches its developmental twilight, faculty and students are already settling into the space. The Playhouse, which remained a hard hat site until the end of...

Kearns administration swears in as USG holds final meeting

Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor April 24, 2018

The final United Student Government (USG) meeting of the semester had several new members sworn in for the upcoming term, including Kaylee Kearns as USG president, followed by Kearns swearing in Vice President...

Gabe Reed performing at the Club at Stage AE last Thursday during his EP/music video release show. Reed won this year’s Pioneer Star competition held by Point Park’s Pioneer Records.

Gabe Reed celebrates EP Release with club show at Stage AE

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor April 17, 2018

Pioneer Records artist and senior musical theatre major Gabe Reed performed at Stage AE last Thursday to celebrate the release of his debut EP and music video. The four-song EP titled “Chasing Grey”...

Michael Gieseke, Dean of Student Life, posing with Black Diamond II the Bison during the Senior Week Kick-Off in the Lawrence Hall Lobby on April 9, 2018.

Seniors say ‘bye-son’ to college

Written By Robert Berger April 10, 2018

Before the senior class sports their caps and gowns when walking down the aisle for commencement ceremonies, Point Park will honor the class of 2018 one last time through annual senior week events. “Point...

Pitcher Nicholas Beardsley improved 6-1 last Friday against OCU. The juniors has an ERA of 1.43 in 37.2 innings.

Bats explode for 40 runs in 3-game series sweep to improve 15-0 RSC

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor April 3, 2018

After 25 innings of baseball last weekend, the Pioneers posted 40 runs on the board to  Ohio Christian University’s (OCU) nine to continue their perfect record in conference play.  “I felt like...

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