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
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    Dec 4 / Men's Basketball
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    Concord
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    Dec 4 / Women's Basketball
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    Wheeling
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    Nov 26 / Men's Basketball
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    Wheeling
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    Nov 26 / Women's Basketball
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    Wheeling
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    Nov 26 / Men's Basketball
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    West Liberty
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    West Liberty
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    Penn State Greater Allegheny
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    Nov 18 / Men's Basketball
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    California University of Pennsylvania
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    Nov 16 / Women's Basketball
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    Penn State New Kensington
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    Nov 16 / Men's Basketball
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    Salem Tigers
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    Nov 15 / Volleyball
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    Glenville State Pioneers
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    Nov 14 / Women's Basketball
  • Point Park University
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    Glenville State Pioneers
    81
    Nov 14 / Men's Basketball
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    Fairmont State Falcons
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    Nov 13 / Volleyball
  • Point Park University
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    Berkeley College Knights
    49
    Nov 11 / Women's Basketball
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    Millersville Marauders
    95
    Nov 10 / Men's Basketball
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    East Stroudsburg Warriors
    87
    Nov 9 / Women's Basketball
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    Mansfield Mountaineers
    73
    Nov 9 / Men's Basketball
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    47
    Millersville Marauders
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    Nov 8 / Men's Basketball
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    Wheeling University Cardinals
    3
    Nov 8 / Volleyball
  • Point Park University
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    Fairmont State Falcons
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    Nov 3 / Women's Soccer
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    West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats
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    Nov 1 / Volleyball
NEWS
A Peoples Gas truck sits on Wood Street in front of West Penn with workers going in and out of the vehicle.
Gas leak shuts down West Penn
Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024
On the day back from Thanksgiving break, students, faculty and staff received an email and phone call through Point Alert announcing that the West Penn building was closed and classes were canceled due to maintenance.
Provost Michael Soto discusses a later start date for the spring semester in the future.
SGA and Soto discuss potential changes to academic calendar
December 4, 2024
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building on the North Shore.
Full-time faculty union ratifies three-year contract
December 4, 2024
Turnstiles sit closed in the entrance of West Penn Hall. These along with the doors require an ID scan to open.
Man arrested after entering West Penn, charged with trespassing
November 20, 2024
FEATURES
Eric Joseph, front, plays guitar and sings with his bandmates in The StreetSide Saints. Photo courtesy of The StreetSide Saints
Pioneer Public: Animation professor Eric Joseph
Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • December 4, 2024
In the classrooms on the second floor of West Penn Hall, part-time animation professor Eric Joseph teaches sound design and production for animation students. With experience in the advertising industry, video editing and web development, being a musician outside of the classroom may be the last thing you’d expect his favorite pastime to be.
(Left to right) Spicy chicken dip, salted tortilla chips, fried chicken, spoonbread and a BLT sandwich are set onto a table at The Eagle.
Burgh Bites at The Eagle: Chewy fried chicken
December 4, 2024
(Top to bottom) Fresh dumplings, pork rib noodle soup, and minced pork over rice and egg.
Burgh Bites: Exploding soup dumplings
November 20, 2024
Student journalists sit and listen to Alexis Johnson talk about her experiences.
Emmy winning Alexis Johnson shares movie in the CMI
November 20, 2024
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Production 4: ‘Bearhead McGee’
Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions/Website Editor • December 4, 2024
“Bearhead McGee,” a P4 short film reimagined by Logan Stanfa, is a comedy-noir of renowned detective Bearhead McGee, who is half man and half bear. The film is about Bearhead McGee getting back into the detective game, at which point he finds out that his former partner has turned to a life of crime and now calls himself “The Cheetah.”
Behind the scenes photo of "More Than You Can Chew" shows members of the production. Courtesy of Michaelene Palermo
Production 4: ‘More Than You Can Chew’
December 4, 2024
A jersey for "Fade" gets created. Courtesy of @fadefilm2025 Instagram
Production 4: ‘Fade’
December 4, 2024
Courtesy of Broadway Across America
‘MJ the Musical’ at the Benedum Center
December 4, 2024
OPINIONS
Globe’s Point: Be proud of your accomplishments
Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • December 4, 2024
Happy finals week everyone. With this being our last issue until the next semester, we wanted to end on a positive note and reflect on everything that we as a university – and as a paper – have accomplished throughout the semester. 
It’s OK to maintain your boundaries this holiday
December 4, 2024
Picky eating is not a negative practice
December 4, 2024
‘POINTGIRL Final Issue’ by Adrian Y Lozano-Rea
December 4, 2024
SPORTS
Indoor track competes in opening meet
Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
The men’s and women’s indoor track and field season kicks off on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Youngstown State Ice Breaker in Youngstown, Ohio. 
Nazareth Fisher ties the Mountain East Conference single-game rebound record.
Fisher ties conference record
December 4, 2024
Aichata Ballo and Lance Singh face Concord in MEC road matches
Pioneers face Concord in MEC road matches
December 4, 2024
Point Park Men's Basketball players Kaden Warner and Brenden Williams play against Glenville State.
Men’s basketball dominates non-conference game
November 20, 2024
Women's Basketball at Dave & Elkins
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