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

Men’s Soccer Wins After an Intense Game with West Liberty

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
The Point Park men’s soccer team earned its first conference win at home against the West Liberty Hilltoppers on Sept. 21 at Highmark Stadium.  With a final score of 2-1, the Pioneers leave with a record of 3-2-1 and West Liberty with 2-3-1.  

Women’s soccer ends homecoming game in a tie

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • September 25, 2024

Point Park women’s soccer finished in a 1-1 tie on Saturday against the West Liberty Hilltoppers. Fans gathered in Highmark Stadium to celebrate homecoming weekend and watch a pivotal conference matchup. The...

Men’s soccer ends in scoreless tie with Wheeling

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
Coming off of its first win against a Mountain East Conference (MEC) opponent, the Point Park men’s soccer team returned to Highmark Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to meet Wheeling University. 
Cassondra O'Connor competes in the 5k race. She finished 14th overall.

Cross Country finishes in sixth place

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
The Point Park men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Clinton, Pennsylvania on Sept. 15. Both teams placed sixth out of 10 schools at the Robert Morris University Colonial Invitational.
Chris Thomas poses for a headshot. Thomas began his position at Point Park as SID in late August. Photo courtesy of Chris Thomas

Thomas hired as Sports Information Director

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • September 18, 2024
Point Park Athletics announced Chris Thomas as the new Associate Athletic Director and Sports Information Director (SID) last month. 
Eden McElhaney spikes against the Presidents on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Volleyball faces tough loss in home opener

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
The Point Park Pioneers volleyball team faced their first loss on home turf against the Washington & Jefferson (W&J) Presidents on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Student Center gym. The Presidents took home the win 3-0. 
Luke McKenna poses for his headshot on cross country media day in August. McKenna earned MEC Runner of the Week this week.

Pioneer Public: Luke McKenna

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
Last Saturday, Sept. 14, sophomore Luke McKenna set the Point Park record for the 8k at the Robert Morris Invitational.

Meet the Coaches hired to new wrestling program

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024

In May, Point Park hired two wrestling coaches to bring another athletic program to the university and expand the athletic department. Zach Mizer heads the men’s team and José Martinez heads the women’s...

Pioneers dominate soccer in home opener

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
The Point Park men’s soccer team introduced the 24-25 season with a powerful and strong home opener, winning 8-1 versus Chatham University.
Grad student, team captain, and goalkeeper David Ali gets a save.

Men’s soccer falls to first MEC opponent

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
The weather was perfect at Highmark Stadium on Sunday afternoon for Point Park University’s debut in the NCAA’s Mountain East Conference (MEC).

Pirates enter fall in a familiar spot

Written By Nathan Schivins, For The Globe • September 5, 2024
One day after the MLB trade deadline in July, the Pittsburgh Pirates were 55-52, two games out of the wild card race, six games out of first place in the National League Central, and second in the division.

Russell Wilson’s ride carries on in Pittsburgh

Written By Peyton Celesti, For The Globe • September 5, 2024
For Super Bowl champion and 35-year-old quarterback Russell Wilson, the journey to becoming starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers has undoubtedly been a long and unexpected one, filled with peaks and valleys.
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