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

New ‘John Wick’ is saga’s biggest film yet

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief April 4, 2023

John Wick is back, and I’m not talking about the Fortnite item shop. After a four-year absence, the Keanu Reeves-led action franchise is on the big screens, and this time with its biggest, and badest...

Goth meets whimsical in new Melanie Martinez album ‘Portals’

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Melanie Martinez, who uses she/they pronouns, released their newest album “Portals” on March 31st. This is Martinez's third album that features her pinnacle empathic character Crybaby from her previous...

‘Agent Elvis’ offers creative spin on history and singer’s career

Written By Rachel Ross, Co Features/A&E Editor April 4, 2023

Austin Butler says Elvis is cool again, in the unnaturally deep southern twang he’s held onto since portraying him. Like Freddie Mercury and Elton John before him, Elvis’ biopic has seemingly thrown...

Pinnacle Productions’ ‘Falsettos’ tugs at heartstrings

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co Features/A&E Editor April 4, 2023

In a small classroom in Boulevard Apartments, Pinnacle Productions transforms the space into the home of the musical “Falsettos.” It may not seem like the spot to put on a musical production, but the...

Spotify rolls out new AI DJ feature that attemps to brings back the disc jockey

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor March 29, 2023

Growing up, I loved listening to the radio in the car when the disc jockeys would host hourly shows. It was fun to hear someone talk about the music they were playing or the news of the world in between...

JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown collaboration review: quality beats, underwhelming mixing

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2023

Experimental hip-hop is a difficult genre to define. Given the constantly evolving nature of the genre, labeling any artist as experimental can age. For example, the Beastie Boys’ album “Paul’s Boutique”...

Depeche Mode releases ‘Memento Mori’ with potential for a nostalgic end to the band’s career

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

I have been a lifelong fan of Depeche Mode. I grew up listening to their music, along with many other countless 80s alternative bands. The industrial sounds and samples, along with the lyrics, and Dave...

“Men on Boats” delivers timely gender norms commentary

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect March 22, 2023

This past weekend the play “Men on Boats” was put on at the playhouse. As with most shows I go to see, I knew nothing about this play before going to see it; I simply thought the title was funny. The...

100 Gecs’ sophomore album evolves group’s sound

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief March 22, 2023

Whether you love their music or hate their music, it is undeniable that experimental pop duo 100 Gecs’ 2019 debut feature-length LP “1000 Gecs” is a monolith of the genre. The album is so iconic...

Alt-rock band “The Killers” bring Las Vegas flair to Pittsburgh

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

The Killers, after years of cancellations, finally played the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh this past weekend. The Killers concert was full of nostalgic and heartfelt songs, four different types...

August Wilson Archive celebrates it’s opening with a once-in-a-lifetime event

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

A celebration of the opening of the August Wilson Archive occurred on March 3rd at the University of Pittsburgh. Staff, students, researchers, family members, and lifelong fans of August Wilson’s work...

Netflix’s ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’ continues to glorify true crime

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect March 15, 2023

Netflix's latest true crime documentary series, “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,” details the beloved South Carolina Lowcountry’s Murdaugh family dynasty. The Murdaughs were known for their...

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