Point Park Globe

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.
Students show up for faculty union contract rally
November 3, 2021
Written By Zack Lawry, Co-Sports Editor
On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the Point Park full-time faculty union held a demonstration in front of the Student Center to draw attention to the then-ongoing collective bargaining...

6 holiday activities around downtown Pittsburgh to get into the winter spirit

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

December 1, 2021

With only just a little less than three weeks left in the semester, it’s as crucial as ever to make them the best they can be. While getting schoolwork done is important, taking the time to enjoy the holiday season is just as important. Lucky for you, Pioneers, living in the middle of downtown provides...

Judging Java: Simone’s

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist

December 1, 2021

4 Globes This year, I had a whole plan for this week’s column: I was planning on reviewing the coffee served at my family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, immediately after eating, I fell asleep sitting on the couch (not even laying down, just sitting there), and I ended up sleeping through...

5 ways to ring in the holiday season with dorm decorations and activities

Written By Brooke Stephens, Staff Writer

December 1, 2021

It’s time to decorate the dormitory rooms, or your bedroom for the merry season.

OPINIONS

Creators deserve to be paid, not thanked

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect

December 1, 2021

It’s Christmas time, which means one thing: a plethora of Christmas-themed and Christmas-adjacent holiday specials flooding the market. This year marks the release of a...

Globe’s Point: We are still in a pandemic (part three)

December 1, 2021

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tracking New Music Releases with Zac Wittman: Adele, Converge & Chelsea Wolfe, Richard Dawson & Circle, Cynic, Kaatayra

Written By Zachary Wittman, Music Columnist

December 1, 2021

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but there were plenty of incredible releases served up. This batch of reviews covers some of the higher profile releases of the past two weeks. Even as the year winds down, many of these musicians are only getting started.

343 Industries mostly impresses gamers with Halo Infinite Multiplayer

December 1, 2021

NEWS

Scientists in South Africa discover new COVID-19 variant Omicron

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect

December 1, 2021

On November 23, scientists in South Africa discovered a new coronavirus variant that has been designated “Omicron” by the World Health Organization (WHO). The variant, officially known as B.1.1.529, has confirmed cases in 16 different countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada as of Monday, Nov. 29.

SGA Legislative Body votes not to pass censures against recording secretary

December 1, 2021

In the Student Government Association (SGA)’s first meeting back from the...

The Globe News Brief

December 1, 2021

Biden Administration restricts travel amid new COVID-19 variant Restrictions...

Point Park full-time faculty union votes in favor of new contract 72-0

November 17, 2021

The months-long process to strike a contract between the Point Park full-time faculty union and the university came to an official end Wednesday, Nov. 10 when the faculty union voted 72-0 to accept a new collective bargaining agreement with the school.

Point Park competes in third annual DEIC competition hosted by America250PA

November 17, 2021

On Nov. 8, 2021, Point Park competed at the third annual statewide Direct Effect...

SPORTS

Men’s basketball falls in first conference games on the season

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor

December 1, 2021

The men’s basketball team have had a tough stretch over their last three games. With back to back losses to River States Conference (RSC) rival’s WVU Tech Golden Bears...

Catching Up With College Football: Pitt makes it to ACC Championship

December 1, 2021

Nov. 27, 2021 marked the final week of the regular season and many teams played against their rival opponents.

Gridiron Report: Steelers Crushed by Bengals 41-10

December 1, 2021

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 41-10 in their worst loss of the season.

Women’s Soccer fall in Semifinals of RSC playoffs, end season with 8-8-3 record overall

November 17, 2021

The women’s soccer team’s season came to end on Wednesday, Nov. 10, after losing in the River States Conference (RSC) playoff semifinals.