Point Park Globe

Point Park students call for U-Pass deal after Port Authority renews agreement with Pitt, Chatham
October 6, 2021
Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor
With an agreement renewed by two local universities for their campus communities to continue using public transit at no personal cost, Point Park students have questioned why the university has failed to re-negotiate a similar agreement, but the university has said that a resolution will not be that simple.
Phishing for answers: Point Park students bewildered as inboxes bombarded with malicious emails, links
September 29, 2021
Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor
Point Park students have been experiencing an influx of phishing messages sent to their school-affiliated email addresses within the first few weeks of the semester. With dozens of phishing scams still being sent to people’s inboxes, students are left wondering if an end to the phishing bombardment is in sight.
Kesha sends fans back to 2009 with crazy live show at Stage AE
September 15, 2021
Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor
As a 10-year-old in 2011, the lyrics to Kesha’s smash hit “TiK ToK” were ingrained in my head better than multiplication tables. So much so that I actually dressed up...

WPPJ gets ready to hold the 41st Rock-A-Thon

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

October 20, 2021

Every year, the student radio station on campus, WPPJ, hosts a multiple-day event to raise money for The Early Learning Institute. Rock-a-Thon will be held next week with exciting prizes to be won. Zac Wittman, the General Manager of WPPJ, is excited to see who all comes out to support the cause....

The Vindy’s Jackie Popovec talks Women Who Rock benefit concert

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

October 20, 2021

On October 16, Women Who Rock held their fourth annual benefit concert for Magee-Womens Research Institute...

Judging Java: KFC

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist

October 20, 2021

2 Globes I have had a lot of fast food coffee in my life, and something about them is so consistently...

OPINIONS

Seasonal depression is not limited to fall and winter

Written By Chandni Shah, Opinions Editor

October 20, 2021

The leaves on the few and far between saplings planted around Downtown Pittsburgh are beginning to turn into pallets of mellow yellows, crisp reds and burnt oranges. The sun...

Understanding factors of SAD and seasonal depression is important

October 20, 2021

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tracking New Music Releases with Zac Wittman: Coldplay, FINNEAS, Lil Ugly Mane, Remi Wolf, PinkPantheress

Written By Zachary Wittman, Music Columnist

October 20, 2021

Another week has come and gone, leaving many disappointments and many surprises in its wake. Pop titans fall flat while beginners blossom. As always, it has been another exciting...

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania creates an a-peeling remake

October 20, 2021

NEWS

Point Park officials urge students to report any masking, COVID-19 safety violations

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor

October 20, 2021

At the end of August 2021, Point Park marked a major milestone by returning to mostly fully in-person classes after a good number of students spent more...

Snapchat to take action to counter drug dealing in app

October 20, 2021

On Oct. 7, 2021, Snapchat announced its initiative of developing educational...

Rowland School of Business prepares to open new Sales and Innovation Center soon

October 20, 2021

The Rowland School of Business will open its Sales & Innovation Center in West...

Point Park students, political science expert weigh in on Christopher Columbus’ legacy amid ongoing national debate

October 13, 2021

Last weekend, Americans across the United States continued an ongoing debate about the celebration of a national holiday—and Pittsburgh was no exception.

Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee Pitches Mask Opt Out for Students in K-12 Schools

October 13, 2021

The Senate Education Committee of Pennsylvania approved a bill on Sept. 28 that would allow parents to opt their children out of mandatory mask wearing within K-12 schools in the state, which has led students and health officials to question the risks of exemptions and if the bill could go further for higher education institutions.

SPORTS

Women’s Soccer fall to RSC rival Rio Grande, sit in 4th place in standings

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor

October 20, 2021

The women’s soccer team fell to River State Conference (RSC) rival University of Rio Grande on Saturday, Oct. 16, to the score of 2-0 in Rio Grande, Ohio. The Pioneers now...

The Gridiron Report: Steelers beat Seahawks 23-20

October 20, 2021

Catching Up with College Football: Pitt improves 5-1 with win against Virginia Tech Hokies

October 20, 2021

Point Park Women’s and Men’s Cross Country finish 5th & 6th at Carnegie Mellon Invitational

October 13, 2021

On Oct. 9, Point Park Cross Country competed in their third meet this year, where they competed in the annual Carnegie Mellon Invitational.