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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Outside PPG Paints Arena, where the Pittsburgh Penguins play.

Penguins playoff hopes continue to slip

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Following a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on St. Patrick's Day, the Penguins departed from Pittsburgh for a challenging three-game road.   The Penguins lost 5-2 to the New Jersey Devils...

Senior outfielder Jared Campbell earning a hit against Fisher College in February.

Baseball unleashes for 10 straight victories

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor March 27, 2024

Point Park baseball had a tough battle against longtime RSC rival, Rio Grande. The team would have to matchup against the Red Storm for three games in two days. The first game would be at Washington Wild...

Point Park Esport athletes competing in a regulation Valorant match live on stream last fall.

Esports to leave Point Park Athletics

March 27, 2024

Point Park Esports plans to officially separate from the Point Park Athletics department next academic year.    The school will be transitioning to NCAA Division II athletics starting in the...

Senior outfielder Mackenzie Moore sliding home after a costly error from Midway.

Softball faces three more losses over weekend

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Point Park is now 8-12 and 4-8 in conference play after a tough road trip for the girls. Although the record is not brilliant, there is still a lot of softball to be played, and the Pioneers have a resilient...

Ramiro Ulunque and Elijah James running and competing at the Youngstown State Icebreaker

Track and Field head to UNC for first outdoor meet

Written By Nathan Schivins, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

Last weekend, Point Park shifted gears from the indoor to the outdoor track and field season as they competed at the UNC-Charlotte 49er Classic in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both the men’s and women’s...

Senior Michaela Koch earning a hit against Alice Lloyd on March 11

Softball splits first set of home games

Written By Matt, Co-Sports Editor March 20, 2024

Point Park softball came home from Florida and got to play on their home turf at Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township. These games were conference matchups against Rio Grande and WVU Tech.   The Rio...

Mens Basketball in their pregame huddle in the win against Texas College in the NAIA national tournament

Men’s basketball season comes to an end

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor March 20, 2024

The Point Park men’s basketball season came to a close on Saturday. The Pioneers traveled to Henderson, Tennessee to compete in the NAIA National Tournament last weekend, losing in the second round.   The...

Jalen Stamps cutting down the net after the conference championship victory.

Men’s basketball wins first ever RSC title

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

Tuesday, March 5 will be a date remembered forever for the Point Park men's basketball team. All the early morning practices, summer workouts and sacrifices throughout the year led to a championship game...

Penguins extend losing streak following trade deadline

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Penguins fans are not feeling very confident following Friday’s deadline.  Following a 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, the Penguins finalized a...

Omar Morillo celebrating a base hit in the opening day game against Fisher.

Baseball wins third straight conference matchup

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor March 13, 2024

The baseball team traveled to Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus on Sunday to take on the IUPUC Crimson Pride in their series opener. The Pioneers dominated 11-4, capturing the win in freezing...

Courtesy of Point Park Athletics

University athletic conference fees to remain the same with NCAA admission

Written By Erin Yudt and Brynn Rees March 6, 2024

Last month, the university announced its plans to move up from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. The university...

Aichata Ballo dribbling the ball against WVU Tech. She was the leading scorer for the women in the playoffs

Women Basketball semi-finals heartbreak 

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor March 6, 2024

The Pioneers women’s basketball team lost to Oakland City in the semi-finals of the River States Conference (RSC) tournament with a final score of 74-55. This would be the end of the ladies’ Pioneers...

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