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

President Hennigan announces retirement from university to take effect summer 2021 

Written By Jordyn Hronec and Amanda Andrews October 7, 2020

The Board of Trustees announced the retirement of President Paul Hennigan, effective in the summer of 2021, in an email to the university community on the morning of Monday, Oct. 5.  “I am honored...

Letter from the Editor: The disappointing downfall of a historic institution

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2020

The community that The Globe serves is quite small. This is especially apparent when our community is compared to the community served by other, professional news outlets—such as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,...

Mother of deceased Duquesne student on day 70 of hunger strike at the march to honor her son

Written By Virginia Garner, For The Globe September 16, 2020

“Mama Mama pray for me, why won’t the system let me be? Ain’t no use in looking down, ain’t no justice on the ground. There ain’t no crime in being brown.” The crowd sang on the morning...

Athletics prepares for full seasons despite COVID-19

Athletics prepares for full seasons despite COVID-19

Written By Luke Mongelli and Mason Strawn September 2, 2020

On Friday, August 14, all fall sports athletes returned to campus to begin training and practices for their respective upcoming seasons.  Point Park University, the River States Conference, and...

South Side begins bear hunts during quarantine

Written By Jared Murphy, News Photo Editor April 1, 2020

South Side residents started to put stuffed bears in their windows for children and families walking or driving by to enjoy during quarantine. Communities all over the country are participating in...

Bluebird Kitchen offers delightful fresh cuisine - at the cost of eating into your wallet

Bluebird Kitchen offers delightful fresh cuisine – at the cost of eating into your wallet

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor March 25, 2020

It can be easy as a student to fall into the rhythm of visiting the same fast-food restaurants in Market Square—Chipotle, Noodles and Company, Starbucks. However, if you’re looking for a change in...

Instruction moves online due to coronavirus concerns

Written By Dara Collins and Jordyn Hronec March 18, 2020

The university announced last Thursday that class instruction would move online this week on Wednesday, March 18, after having classes cancelled Friday, March 14 through Tuesday, March 17 due to coronavirus...

Pioneer Public – Niko Roros

Written By Amanda Andrews March 18, 2020

Men’s soccer player Niko Roros was traveling from a game in Detroit when he got the message that would change his life.  Roros, who had played soccer in Italy in 2018, had caught the eye of the Soccer...

‘Invisible Man’ second reboot pleases critics

Written By Tia Bailey March 18, 2020

Elizabeth Moss fights her invisible ex-boyfriend in “The Invisible Man.” The film was released to theaters on Feb. 28 and currently has a 91 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.  “The Invisible...

The Globes Point - Heres the plan

The Globe’s Point – Here’s the plan

March 18, 2020

In a matter of one week, our globe has turned completely upside down. However, this Globe still turns.  As classes go online and businesses shut their doors, the news stops for no one. And neither...

Baseball captures one more win ahead of canceled season

Written By Allison Schubert March 18, 2020

The baseball team was able to fit one last game ahead of the remainder of the season being canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Pioneers traveled to close-by Chatham in Munhall, Pa. for a non-conference...

University moves to online instruction

Written By Dara Collins and Jordyn Hronec March 12, 2020

Point Park University announced via an email from the Office of the President on Thursday, March 12 that all face-to-face classes will be cancelled March 13-17. Classes will resume March 18 via online...

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