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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Sarah Gibson

Sarah Gibson, Columnist

Senior journalism major Sarah Gibson wears many hats at The Globe. She currently serves as a sports columnist writing “Mascot Mania” on a weekly basis.

All content by Sarah Gibson

Mascot Mania: The Ten Mascot Commandments

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent
April 21, 2021

Mascot Mania: Mascot Olympics

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Columnist
April 7, 2021

Mascot Mania: The Science of Spirit

Written By Sarah Gibson, Sports Columnist
March 3, 2021

Mascot Mania: Let’s get virtual

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent
February 24, 2021

Mascot Mania: The real Hallmark holiday

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent
February 23, 2021

Mascot Mania: A love letter

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent
February 23, 2021

Mascot Mania: The lights are back on…who’s here?

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Columnist
January 27, 2021

Mascot Mania: New year, new mascot, what to do with the Seattle Kraken

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent
January 20, 2021

Mascot Mania: A spectrum of persona

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Columnist
December 13, 2020

Mascot Mania: Crawl out through the Fallout

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascots Correspondent
December 9, 2020

Mascot Mania: Cultures are not your costume

Written By Sarah Gibson
November 18, 2020

SGA meeting starts off slowly

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
November 11, 2020

Dolly Parton releases new Christmas album

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
November 11, 2020

Mascot Mania: And on your left, we have Gritty

Written By Sarah Gibson, Sports Columnist
November 11, 2020

Mascot Mania: Running for Presidents

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Columnist
November 4, 2020

Mascot Mania: Fortune does not favor The Braves

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent
October 28, 2020

Dean Paylo announces Department of Student Engagement cut to curtail university spending at latest SGA meeting

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
October 28, 2020

Mascot Mania: Paint Me Like One Of your French Mascottes

Written By Sarah Gibson
October 28, 2020

Mascot Mania: Keeping up with the Keystone State

Written By Sarah Gibson
October 14, 2020

SGA President shares first report of cabinet

Written By Sarah Gibson
October 14, 2020

Dance Chair Forbids Aesthetic Requirements in Dance Classes

Written By Sarah Gibson
October 14, 2020

SGA meets, discusses several student concerns

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
October 7, 2020

Mascot Mania: MASCOTS (2016) mockumentary misses the mark compared to similar projects

Written By Sarah Gibson, Mascot Correspondent 
October 7, 2020

SGA changes name of Student Concerns Committee to better reflect its duties

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
September 30, 2020

Mascot Mania: A Gritty Roast

Written By Sarah Gibson
September 30, 2020

Mascot Mania: Mascot Misogyny

Written By Sarah Gibson
September 23, 2020

SGA appoints new senators

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA beat writer
September 16, 2020

Mascot Mania: Reject Modernity, Embrace Tradition

Written By Sarah Gibson
September 16, 2020

Mascot Mania: If He Hollers, Let Him Go

Written By Sarah Gibson
September 9, 2020

Mascot Mania: Who is left when the lights go out?

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
September 2, 2020

SGA appoints new senators and executive cabinet

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
September 2, 2020

SGA election results released

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
April 24, 2020

SGA candidates hold debate

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
April 8, 2020

SGA passes new resolution, discusses upcoming debate

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
April 1, 2020

RSC Mascots – Ranked

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
April 1, 2020

Students ordered to vacate residence halls by Friday

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
March 25, 2020

The history of Black Diamond

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
March 25, 2020

SGA President receives student conduct notice

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
March 25, 2020

SGA Executive Cabinet plans out rest of semester

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
March 18, 2020

SGA passes Spring II budget

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
March 11, 2020

City-Universty Life course, coronavirus among SGA meeting discussion topics

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
March 4, 2020

Rules committee set to present recommend by-law changes

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
February 19, 2020

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ proves to be an enjoyable watch

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
February 19, 2020
New SGA logo as of Spring 2020

SGA reveals 2 new logos

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
February 12, 2020
Jillian Michaels, 'The Biggest Loser' and the myth of One-derland

Jillian Michaels, ‘The Biggest Loser’ and the myth of One-derland

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
February 12, 2020

SGA may remove service requirement for election

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
February 5, 2020
Lillian Hinckley (left) of the School of Arts and Sciences and Chris Blount (right) of COPA are sworn in as senators at Monday's SGA meeting.

Concerns surround money allocation for Drake Bell event

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
January 29, 2020
Philadelphia mascot Gritty accused of assault, finally shows true grit

Philadelphia mascot Gritty accused of assault, finally shows true grit

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
January 29, 2020

2 SGA senators turn in resignation letters

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
January 15, 2020
Respect designated quiet spaces across campus, please

Respect designated quiet spaces across campus, please

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
January 8, 2020
Pioneer Public - Daisy Allebach

Pioneer Public – Daisy Allebach

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
January 8, 2020
SGA kicks off spring semester

SGA kicks off spring semester

Written By Sarah Gibson, SGA Beat Writer
January 8, 2020
SGA welcomes new Vice President for Spring 2020

SGA welcomes new Vice President for Spring 2020

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
January 8, 2020
USG Vice President Alexa Lake plays the ukulele during her censure trial at Monday’s meeting.

Vice President plays ukulele during meeting, avoids censure

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
December 4, 2019
Senator Jade Steele gives her five-minute testimony during one of her censure trials on Monday, Nov. 11.

USG shuts down proposed conservative club

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
November 13, 2019

USG hosts Director of IT Department Tim Wilson

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
November 6, 2019

USG hosts Chief Besong as speaker

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
October 30, 2019
Rock-a-Thon to be “Japan” themed

Rock-a-Thon to be “Japan” themed

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
October 30, 2019

USG passes Fall II Budget Allocation

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
October 23, 2019

Chris Hill speaks at USG

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
October 16, 2019

USG announces new treasurer to executive cabinet

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
October 9, 2019

USG to possibly add graduate students

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
October 2, 2019

USG swears in 11 new senators to legislative body

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
September 25, 2019
Senator Dennis McDermott argues why USG should keep its traditional moniker after a proposal suggesting a rebranding effort.

USG attempts to change name of organization

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
September 11, 2019
Senator Dennis McDermott argues why USG should keep its traditional moniker after a proposal suggesting a rebranding effort.

[Photo] New cinema grant offered for seniors

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Editor-Elect
September 11, 2019
Alexa Lake was sworn in as Vice President at the last USG meeting of the Spring 2019 semester.

Dean Paylo resigns position as advisor to USG

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
August 28, 2019

Recent violence worries students

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
August 28, 2019
"Tartuffe" a success in experimental theatre

“Tartuffe” a success in experimental theatre

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
August 28, 2019
Gateway Station sits just outside of Market Square and is one of the stops that does not require a paid fare if staying within the city. Gateway and Wood Street Station are within a short walking distance from campus.

Downtown offers boatloads of options for transport

Written By Sarah Gibson, Opinion Editor
August 21, 2019
Opinions have a place in journalism; respect them

Opinions have a place in journalism; respect them

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Copy Desk Chief
April 16, 2019
Schinel Koch plays Dungeons and Dragons last Monday.

Tables turn on table-top role-playing games

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Copy Desk Chief
April 16, 2019
Pioneer Public - Chris Sichi

Pioneer Public – Chris Sichi

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Copy Desk Chief
April 2, 2019

In Brief – USG Election Update 2

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Copy Desk Chief
March 26, 2019
Romance novels are not anti-feminist

Romance novels are not anti-feminist

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Copy Desk Chief
February 12, 2019

Professor reinstated following closed Title IX investigation

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Desk Chief
January 8, 2019

Webkinz cons kids into classism

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
December 4, 2018

Seniors finishing early taking different paths

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
November 27, 2018
The LGBTQ+ Resource Fair was held last Wednesday in the Lawerence Hall Lobby. Organizations such as GSSA Point Park, Planned Parenthood and Pittsburgh Action Against Rape were some of the vendors present.

LGBTQ resource fair held in Lawrence

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-news Editor
November 6, 2018

University cuts chairs’ spending on “personal items”

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
October 23, 2018

Health services reduce walk-ins

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
October 23, 2018

Point Park professor premiers doc

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
October 16, 2018
From left to right: Emily Stoken, Jada Castillo and Hailie Hagedorn perform “Dancing Queen,” as featured in the musical “Mamma Mia!” during the inaugural performance of the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Playhouse hosts gala with performances, cocktails and alumni

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
October 16, 2018
Mia Sterbini, a sophomore acting major, organized a campus protest to the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “I am a survivor of sexual assault,” Sterbini stated during her speech on Monday afternoon in Village Park.

Students hold rally, speak against inaction to sexual assault

Written By Sarah Gibson and Mick Stinelli
October 9, 2018

Title IX office names new coordinator after Rosemeyer departure

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
October 9, 2018
Trucks line Third Avenue adjacent to Thayer Hall. Production crews took over a block on Wood Street while working on production for “You Are My Friend,” starring Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers.

Mister Rogers movie filmed next to CMI

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
October 2, 2018
The new cinema editing suites on the second floor of West Penn are largely soundproof from the rest of the floor. Some of the rooms are painted gray for color correcting purposes.

New cinema suites move to West Penn

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
October 2, 2018

Counseling services names new director

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
September 18, 2018

Phi Beta Lambda to become Delta Sigma Mu

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
September 11, 2018

Public Safety changes pointALERT system

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
September 11, 2018

Students, faculty memorialize late COPA professor

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor
August 28, 2018
Women are taking a stand and men have noticed

Women are taking a stand and men have noticed

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
April 10, 2018
Point Park Students, from left to right, Taylor Fife, Nick Kasisky, Josh Croup and Allison Schubert worked to put together last Thursday’s broadcast in the Center for Media Innovation.

City hosts Inclusive Innovation Week

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
April 10, 2018

Spring CAB event to bring Coachella to Village Park Friday

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
April 10, 2018

Tickets on Sale for Playhouse “Lights Out”

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
March 20, 2018

‘Only Love’ movement holds anti-bullying photo campaign

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
February 20, 2018
SAEM alumni speak to a group of students in the 7th floor of the SC.

SAEM panel encourages varying experiences, dreams

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
February 13, 2018
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