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

Rugby club stays strong

Rugby club stays strong

Written By Chris Ward June 29, 2016

photo by Gracey Evans The Point Park Rugby Club shows off their new uniforms together after a meeting. The team’s spring season began Saturday against the South Pittsburgh Hooligans. Prior...

Losing March Madness - Croups Corner

Losing March Madness – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist June 29, 2016

Along with millions of others across the country, I had Michigan State winning my NCAA March Madness bracket. Well, that’s March. I have a deep love-hate relationship with the month of March for...

Inseparable twins travel from Mali to Pittsburgh

Inseparable twins travel from Mali to Pittsburgh

Written By Matt Petras June 29, 2016

photos courtesy of Liz Berie, Point Park Athletics Junior forward Lassana Konate attempts to score from the paint during a Feb. 6 game against Rio Grande. Konate ended the season with 164 points. ...

Softball player Harley has passion for photography

Softball player Harley has passion for photography

Written By Julian Kovacs June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Karina Graziani, Athletic Communications Senior pitcher Hannah Harley winds up at Point Park’s home field, Fairhaven Park, in a March 24 game against Carlow University last year....

Baseball in quotes - Croups Corner

Baseball in quotes – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup June 29, 2016

I’m a sucker for a good quote now and then. I also love baseball. Lucky for me, there are hundreds of great baseball quotes out there. Heck, there are books with just Yogi Berra quotes. The Point...

Jared Bender hooked on golf at Point Park

Jared Bender hooked on golf at Point Park

Written By Phil Poupore June 29, 2016

Most athletes begin playing their respective sports at the same time they take their first steps.  Whether it’s swinging a plastic club or kicking a ball, a majority of athletes have grown...

Newcomers make impact on season’s track and field teams

Newcomers make impact on season’s track and field teams

Written By Liz Berie June 29, 2016

photos courtesy of Liz Berie, Point Park Athletics Senior shotputter Vanessa Sprando throws the shot put at the SPIRE Institute on Jan. 30.   The men’s and women’s indoor track and...

Eight losses - Croups Corner

Eight losses – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist June 29, 2016

The Point Park women’s basketball team has gone 54-10 over the course of the past two seasons. In head coach Tony Grenek’s first year in 2011-12, Point Park went 23-7 and made an appearance in...

Pittsburgh Penguins executive to present at Point Park

Pittsburgh Penguins executive to present at Point Park

Written By Casey Hoolahan June 29, 2016

In its fifth year of operation, the Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing is getting ready to host another event for students at Point Park.  On Tuesday, Feb. 16 in room 701 of The Student...

Men’s basketball offense goes on late run to secure victory

Men’s basketball offense goes on late run to secure victory

Written By Michael Richter June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Liz Berie, Point Park Athletics Senior guard Jerah’me Williams got his 1,000 career point during a home game win against Rio Grande on Feb. 6 at CCAC South.  In a span...

Two years, 1,000 points - Croups Corner

Two years, 1,000 points – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Liz Berie, Point Park Athletics After 13 ties and 11 lead changes, Point Park edged out conference rival Rio Grande (Oh.) Saturday 92-89. Point Park improved to 13-10...

Fun and threes fuel victory on senior night

Fun and threes fuel victory on senior night

Written By Michael Richter June 29, 2016

Photo courtesy of Liz Berie, Point Park Athletics Senior guard Alexa Xenakis scored a season-high 21 points during a senior night victory against Midway on Feb. 11 at CCAC South.   After dominating...

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