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
  • Point Park Pioneers
    49
    Fairmont State Falcons
    91
    Jan 15 / Women's Basketball
  • Point Park Pioneers
    79
    Fairmont State Falcons
    84
    Jan 15 / Men's Basketball
  • Point Park Pioneers
    76
    West Virginia State
    75
    Jan 11 / Men's Basketball
  • Point Park Pioneers
    76
    West Virginia State
    65
    Jan 11 / Women's Basketball
  • Point Park Pioneers
    72
    Charleston Golden Eagles
    80
    Jan 8 / Women's Basketball
  • Point Park Pioneers
    52
    Charleston Golden Eagles
    73
    Jan 8 / Men's Basketball
NEWS
Paint and pieces of the wall left in chunks after maintenance workers created a hole in the wall to access a steam line for the dorm heater. Submitted by Ayden Miller
Leaky Lawrence strikes again
Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • January 15, 2025
Leaking hot water from a broken steam line pipe attached to Lawrence Hall’s heating system caused significant water damage to multiple dorm rooms on floors 13 – 15 in the building over winter break.
Shari Payne, the new interim provost who served as the dean of the school of education, poses for a photo.
Shari Payne ready to take on provost role
January 15, 2025
Frederieke Rijlaarsdam, the new honors graduate assistant, poses for a photo. Submitted by Frederieke Rijlaarsdam
Honors Program announces new grad assistant
January 15, 2025
Former Provost Soto’s plans still in motion
January 15, 2025
FEATURES
The judge, played by Denny DiPalma, shows his fingers covered in Doritos dust for the "Crash the Super Bowl" ad submitted by the two students. Submitted by Nihad Hebib and Shandon Walsh
PPU students ‘Crash the Super Bowl’ with Doritos ad
Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025
Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” advertising contest received a submission from two Point Park students: Nihad Hebib, a senior accounting major, and Shandon Walsh, a junior PR/AD major.
(Top to bottom) A slice of cheese, sliced sausage, chorizo crispy onion, pepperoni, bruschetta, pepperoni and ham with mini pepperoni all sit on a table with ranch and a bottle of Joe's lemon tea at Benny Fierro's Pizza.
‘Burgh Bites: Benny’s Pizza: An affordable late night option
January 15, 2025
Thea Smith, Susie Iannitelli, Morgan Bakos and Dakota Nicholson take turns doing chest compressions. Submitted by Sydney Rendahl
Student Health Center offers CPR classes to students
January 15, 2025
The "Mad and Cheese" bowl from Mad Chicken sits on a table, uneaten.
Burgh Bites: Mad Chicken, not mid chicken
January 8, 2025
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Hot Tea with Z
Written By Zarrick Plizga, For The Globe • January 15, 2025
A new advice column written by Freshman Zarrick Plizga.
‘Wallace & Gromit’ an immaculate revival
January 15, 2025
A poster for "Flow" at the Harris Theater on Liberty Avenue.
Flow: A breath of fresh air
January 15, 2025
Peyton’s 2024 year-in-review book recap
January 8, 2025
OPINIONS
Streaming services are just too greedy
Written By Michael Klug, Website/Co-Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025
Throughout the years, streaming services have gotten more popular and arguably more greedy. These services are often utilized by college students, whether for the sake of binging or providing background noise. 
SPORTS
Brenden Williams and Kaden Warner celebrate a point vs. WVSU.
Men’s basketball edges past WVSU
Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025
In their first game at home since winter break, the Pioneers played West Virginia State on Jan. 11, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym where they won by one point with a final score of 76-75.  
Raddar resigns as women’s soccer coach
January 15, 2025
Chloe Williams, Aichata Ballo, Emma Pavalek, Ari Blenda and Alexis Giles huddle between plays versus West Virginia State on Jan.11 at home.
Women’s basketball secures MEC win
January 15, 2025
Brendan Williams takes a mid-range shot versus West Virginia Wesleyan on Dec. 11 in the CCAC main gym.
Men’s basketball begins to hit its stride
January 8, 2025
Women's Basketball vs. West Liberty
Up next: Men's Basketball at 7:30
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Shari Payne, the new interim provost who served as the dean of the school of education, poses for a photo.

Shari Payne ready to take on provost role • 91 Views

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(Top to bottom) A slice of cheese, sliced sausage, chorizo crispy onion, pepperoni, bruschetta, pepperoni and ham with mini pepperoni all sit on a table with ranch and a bottle of Joe's lemon tea at Benny Fierro's Pizza.

'Burgh Bites: Benny's Pizza: An affordable late night option • 73 Views

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Paint and pieces of the wall left in chunks after maintenance workers created a hole in the wall to access a steam line for the dorm heater. Submitted by Ayden Miller

Leaky Lawrence strikes again • 65 Views

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Michael Soto speaks at President Brusallis' inauguration.

Soto 'departs' from role as Provost • 48 Views

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