Point Park Globe

Two alumni co-create new non-profit to help disadvantaged youth
December 8, 2021
Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor
Two Point Park alumni and current graduate students recently started a non-profit called the Dream Start Foundation, which is looking to support disadvantaged youth and neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
Jana Schmid reflects on cross country journey from Germany to United States
November 17, 2021
Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor
Jana Schmid is a student during the week, but weekends are much different. When Saturday comes around, she dons the green and gold cross country uniform, laces up her shoes...
Students voice CulinArt concerns after recent staffing shortages
November 17, 2021
Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect
CulinArt Services have recently initiated temporary changes to their operations due to shortages of staff, which they have announced has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this may be the case, students say their issues with CulinArt date back to before the pandemic began.

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist

January 19, 2022

It’s looking like I’ll be spending the next day and a half inside, so I wanted to write about coffee that you can make in your own home.

5 winter indoor activities for college students

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor

January 19, 2022

Here are some ideas of how to have a unique snow day right in your own dorm.

Winter drinks to try for the cold season

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor

January 19, 2022

Pittsburgh has a lot of great options to choose from for unique and relaxing drinks this winter season.

OPINIONS

COVID-19 has led me to rethink my overall work life balance

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Opinions Editor

January 19, 2022

My relationship with the act of “being busy” is a complicated one. Inherently, being busy is usually not associated with the greatest stuff: stress, running around, being...

Globe’s Point: Testing distribution needs to change

January 19, 2022

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tracking New Music Releases with Zac Wittman: Earl Sweatshirt, FKA twigs, Bonobo, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, The Lumineers

Written By Zachary Wittman, Music Columnist

January 19, 2022

A huge release week has come, giving us excitement and disappointment from some of the most acclaimed names in music both old and new.

‘Scream’ Reboot and the Hollywood Theater deliver — but movie talkers can ruin the experience

January 19, 2022

NEWS

Omicron‘s high transmissibility begins to affect students, faculty despite high vaccination rate

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect

January 19, 2022

Within the past few weeks, Allegheny County has experienced a record-setting number of new COVID-19 cases. As of Monday, Jan. 17, the current seven day...

Omicron variant spikes creates mixed protocols among local universities

January 19, 2022

Point Park and several local universities have continued to implement safety protocols due to the spread of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron, but some students have expressed concerns about the efficiency of guidelines in comparison to other campuses within the area.

Pittsburgh becomes major contender for 2024 Republican National Convention

January 19, 2022

Pittsburgh has been shortlisted to host the 2024 Republican National Convention by the Republican National Committee, according to a recent Politico report.

Students speak out about return to campus, in-person learning plans amid Omicron surge

January 12, 2022

On Monday, Jan. 10, students and staff returned to campus for the Spring 2022 semester amid record-breaking COVID-19 cases levels from the Omicron variant, with multiple alterations made to the university’s original January 3 announcement.

Ed Gainey elected as new mayor of Pittsburgh

January 12, 2022

Former State Representative Ed Gainey was sworn in virtually as the City of...

SPORTS

Women’s Basketball wins first two games of the new year

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor

January 19, 2022

The Point Park Pioneers Women’s Basketball team continued their season after a three-week hiatus.

Men’s basketball starts home stand with back to back loses

January 19, 2022

The men’s basketball team started off their four-game January home stand last Thursday, falling to both Bryant & Stratton-Buffalo on January 13, 79-69, and River State Conference (RSC) rival Alice Lloyd College on Saturday, Jan. 15, 94-84.

Gridiron Report: Steelers fall to Chiefs in first round of playoffs

January 19, 2022

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 42-21 in the Wild Card round.

Men’s Basketball goes 5-2 between semesters, stand at 8-6 on the year

January 12, 2022

While most students returned home or were enjoying their break from classes, the men’s basketball team had a busy schedule of games ahead of them during the months of December and January.