Colleges and universities are like their own communities in a way. Without even leaving campus, you can get food, find entertainment, work for pay and more. Point Park is no exception – much happens in this square-cut slice of downtown Pittsburgh.
Like any community, town or city, the people in it deserve to know what goes on within its walls and beyond. That’s what The Globe is for, and our goal is to report on what happens here as much as we can.
While news is what we focus on most, that isn’t all this newspaper focuses on. The first edition of The Globe, published February 8, 1967, put it best:
“We take a stand on issues – or just bring them to the front for discussion. We deal with what is timely at [Point Park]. As implied by our title, the entire world is subject to our interpretation and comment. The Globe is the answer to calls for a ‘student voice.’”
This student voice includes features, where profiles on people in our campus community, “good news” and staff columns are just among a few things readers may see. Let’s make one thing clear – newspapers should not be all negative. Unfortunately, this is often the perception of news media for some.
What about the world of theatre, dance and other student-centered productions? This is what our arts and entertainment section offers. Learn the behind the scenes of a student musical or play, see what’s happening in one of Point Park’s largest and most well-known programs or even read the occasional major concert review.
Of course, The Globe would not be complete without its opinion section. Stories here may still have a news-like angle, but their creation will be motivated by the writer’s own questions or curiosity, not just the need to show what’s happening around us. Almost any opinion is welcome no matter how serious or silly, as long as it’s relevant to our growing campus community.
Like the community, Point Park’s sports programs continue to excel, which The Globe is proud to cover. Learn how the games went, see who’s a star and keep up with changes in coaching, facilities and more. We are the best place to keep up with the Pioneers.
Without The Globe, campus events could easily be forgotten. There would be no institution to highlight what the university does. Transparency is important at any college or university, and we are the watchdog that ensures it.
But without our readers, we are nothing. All the work we do to put newspapers on the racks around campus is for our audience to stay informed, intrigued and, sometimes, entertained.
If The Globe seems worth getting involved with, then stop by our first pitch meeting on August 25 at 2:40 p.m. in the Center for Media Innovation in West Penn Hall. Those serious about journalism, photography and writing are strongly encouraged to attend.
And to all students new and old, good luck with the first week of classes. Study smart, work hard and do great things while you’re here.
