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

Disney presents: Star Wars

Written By Joe Balewski June 29, 2016

When the news broke that Disney acquired the Star Wars franchise, the general consensus amongst Star Wars and Disney fans alike was, "I don't know how to feel about this!"There are too many unanswered...

Recent firing of Journalists a restriction of free speech?

Written By Christy Zalewski June 29, 2016

The recent firing of Juan Williams from NPR and Rick Sanchez from CNN is compromising the First Amendment rights of broadcast journalists. Media networks such as these are requiring their journalists to...

Do celebrity endorsements really persuade consumer buys?

Written By Dawn Stromberg June 29, 2016

Tiger Woods and Nike, Michael Jordan and Hanes, Queen Latifah and Cover Girl, what do they all have in common? Companies like Nike, Hanes, and Cover Girl use stars to sell their product, which can be called...

Dog lovers go to Animal Friends to find love

Written By Alex Stumpf June 29, 2016

On Feb. 10, dozens of dog lovers attended Animal Friends' first ever "Must Love Dogs" speed dating event.While it may be speed dating, those who went to the North Hills animal shelter that night did not...

A virtual tour of the new Student and Convocation Center

Written By Madeline Mckain June 29, 2016

The new center is located on the Boulevard of the Allies in the old YMCA building and features a variety of useable spaces for students. The gallery explores the new building from the entrance, down the...

AdFed/PRSSA host Miss Pennsylvania

Written By Kelly Cline June 29, 2016

Pageants have become much more than just a beauty contest, and current Miss Pennsylvania and Point Park University student Juliann Sheldon plans to share her experience with students."Anyone can win this...

Adventures in Africa

Written By Camelia Montoy June 29, 2016

When I tell people I went to Africa this summer the first question I get asked always sounds like, “Why’d you go?” The immediate answer they’re expecting usually revolves around missionary work,...

Ben Folds makes his audience a priority at Club Zoo

Written By Nicole Chynoweth June 29, 2016

A monstrous line of music lovers piled into Club Zoo on Thursday Nov. 11, 2010 to witness the vivacious showmanship of piano rock god Ben Folds, of both solo and Ben Folds Five fame. He came to Pittsburgh...

Blasey headlines Thursday night concert series

Written By Kelly Cline June 29, 2016

Scott Blasey from Pittsburgh-based band The Clarks and local artist Jeremy Sessa played an acoustic set in Point Park University's new Village Park as part of the Thursday Night Concert Series. Check out...

BREAKING NEWS: Matthew Morrison (of GLEE) visits Point Park

Written By The Globe Staff June 29, 2016

The Globe Staff was notified as we went to press that GLEE star Matthew Morrison will be visiting Point Park University's campus this Saturday at 4 p.m. in the GRW Theater. He is coming to support Pennsylvania...

Broken Social Scene repairs Pittsburgh

Written By Natasha Neira June 29, 2016

 Broken Social Scene (BSS), a Toronto native band of nine to 16 interchanging band members, has been supplying music that creates emotion, texture and imagery to loyal fans since the late ‘90s. Last...

Carnegie Mellon Presents Bhangra In The Burgh 4

Written By Mackenzie Brown June 29, 2016

The lobby was packed with hundreds of people from around the world dressed in colorful attire: Indians, Americans and Pakistanis. The aroma of Indian food permeated the room.            Carnegie...

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