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

Future generations march for their future

Future generations march for their future

Written By Chloe Jakiela and Jared Murphy March 27, 2018

High school students lead rally of approx. 30,000 people at March for Our Lives on Saturday, marching from the Pittsburgh City-County Building to Market Square, protesting gun violence in solidarity with...

The new Pittsburgh Playhouse features three original historic facades from the old Forbes Avenue corridor. These facades, identified by the names Palace, Goettman and Royal, were unveiled Monday.

University unveils restored facades as construction nears completion

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor Emeritus March 20, 2018

When Elmer Burger, university architect and planner, describes the open plaza on the Forbes Avenue side of the new Pittsburgh Playhouse, the imagery turns to an Italian town square. The centerpieces of...

Senior psychology major Hannah Hepler poses for a picture at her internship with Gwen’s Girls, helping young women start tough conversations through after-school programs.

Student activists look to continue #MeToo conversation

Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2018

If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a world to educate them on sexual assault. Seniors Hannah Helper and Wesley Ehle share quite a bit – busy schedules, jobs within the Office of Student...

On March 3, junior Anna Shields placed first in both the one-mile and 1,000-meter events at the NAIA Track and Field National Championships in Pitsburg, Kansas. Shields won the NAIA Women’s Outstanding Performer and the Co-MVP Awards.

Shields cruises to 2 national championships

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor March 6, 2018

Six individuals and two relay teams from Point Park University’s track and field teams flew to Pittsburg, Kansas last weekend to compete in the NAIA Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship. Junior...

Very little water remained visible in Thayer Hall’s basement in the aftermath of this weekend’s flooding. Cleanup crews working throughout the floor are now mopping and sanitizing the hallways and rooms as well as making repairs to minor damages.

Rainy weekend floods Thayer Hall, West Penn basements

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor February 20, 2018
When first responders descended to the Thayer Hall basement Friday evening, the floodwaters were already up to four inches in some areas.
Mental health concern for victims of sexual abuse

Mental health concern for victims of sexual abuse

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect February 13, 2018

With a wave of high-profile victims professing their own personal experiences of sexual harassment and abuse, the #MeToo movement, revived from its original campaign in the 1990s, has revitalized a deeper...

In an effort to hear concerns from citizens, Governor Tom Wolf visited the CMI as part of his redistricting speaking tour last Thursday afternoon.

Governor Wolf Pays visit to CMI

Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2018

In an effort to hear from constituents and directly address gerrymandering and redistricting issues, Gov. Tom Wolf brought his non-partisan listening session to the Center for Media Innovation (CMI) last...

Taffie Bucci, Director of Counseling Services, working in her office on the 5th floor of Lawrence Hall.

Counseling director Taffie Bucci resigns

Written By Matt Petras January 30, 2018

Effective Feb. 1, Taffie Bucci will resign as director of counseling services, citing her belief that the department is understaffed, originally revealed in December PublicSource reporting. “I’ll...

One year later, still marching on

One year later, still marching on

January 23, 2018

An estimated thousands of people marched through the streets of Pittsburgh Sunday to take a stand for women’s rights. The march marked the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald Trump...

The location of the upcoming “We Proudly Brew” Starbucks remains empty with a sign in the door.  The last day of operation was Friday May 19, 2017, making it 243 days since Point Park had a Starbucks.

On-campus “We Proudly Brew” delayed to October

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor January 16, 2018

Construction of the “We Proudly Brew” Starbucks, meant to replace the on-campus Starbucks location that was closed down last May, has been set back by over a year. In an article on the project published...

Tuition for 2018-2019 school year to increase 3.9 percent

Tuition for 2018-2019 school year to increase 3.9 percent

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor Emeritus January 9, 2018

Students will have to pay more to attend classes next year as tuition is on the rise again. Point Park’s Board of Trustees approved a 3.9-percent tuition increase to all full time students, meaning...

Student government finishes semester with executive cabinet changes

Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer December 11, 2017

United Student Government (USG) Press Secretary Sabrina Bodon stepped down from her position and Recording Secretary Shaniece Lawrence concluded her term as she prepares to graduate at the end of this...

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