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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Vending machine located on the first floor of Student Center.

New wellness vending machine in Student Center

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor October 2, 2024
When it comes to health products, buying them at stores can be expensive. For this reason, some students can’t afford certain health products like medicine or contraceptives.

Burgh Bites: Cafe Momentum exceeds expectations

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2024
Instead of only doing a food review this week, I decided to learn more about Cafe Momentum, a restaurant and non-profit in Market Square. Not only did I taste the food, but I also learned about its mission of providing kids 15 to 19 years old, affected by the juvenile system within the last 12 months, with paid internships.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE ON ANNUAL MEDIA DAY

Written By Caleb McCartney, Co-Photo Editor October 2, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27th, the annual High School Media Day was held at the Center for Media Innovation and allowed multiple surrounding high-schools to gain broadcast experience. The high schoolers who...

Students and Faculty share plans for Halloween

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor/Website Editor October 2, 2024
Halloween is on the horizon, and with it come different traditions, celebrations and festivities among students and staff. For some, it’s just another year of dressing up, but for others, it means way more than just going out in a costume. 

‘NEWSAPALOOZA’ HAPPENS IN THE PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE

Written By Caleb McCartney and Cassandra Harris October 2, 2024
The Center for Media Innovation recently hosted it’s local journalism event, ‘Newsapalooza,’ from September 26th to 28th. The event, which took place in the Pittsburgh Playhouse, featured multiple segments such as “Press Forward Pittsburgh” and the anticipated “Pittsburgh Pitch,” which was a “Shark Tank” themed event where the audience decided who won the one-thousand-dollar grand prize. Jennifer Szweda Jordan and Bella Markovitz were the voted winners of the event. The event also featured notable journalists such as, Robert Costa, CBS News Chief Presidential Reporter, and Walter ‘Robby’ Robinson, Editor-At-Large at the Boston Globe. 

BSU THROWS HOEDOWN IN VILLAGE PARK

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor/Website Editor October 2, 2024

The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted its Hoedown in Village Park on Friday. The Hoedown consisted of food, line-dancing and a dunk tank. When participating students signed in, they were given a white ticket...

(top) Street noodle one, (bottom) see yew noodles with level two spice.

Burgh Bites: Noodle Head, Spicy Noods

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-chief September 25, 2024
Located on 242 South Highland Avenue in Shadyside, Noodle Head is a place worth visiting. They cater to different taste buds, both for those who are spice-sensitive and for those who can take lots of spice.
Regi the pierogi convinces Point Park students to register to vote.

Pioneer Public: Regi the Pierogi

Written By Rachel Ross, Feats/A&E Editor September 25, 2024
Move over Pirates Pierogies, there’s a new savory mascot on the block. His name is Regi, and his goal is encouraging students to “regi-ster” to vote. 

First-year students Engage in Nonprofit Work through Bonner Scholarship Interviews

Written By Caleb McCartney, Co-Photo Editor September 25, 2024
First-year students selected for the Bonner’s Leadership Scholarship program were interviewed in a final round on Sept. 18.  If selected by a sponsor, that student will work for the non-profit through work study for their next four years at Point Park. The first-year present were notified early in highschool to let them know that they qualified for the Bonner’s Leadership Program.

CAB hosts Back-to-School Bingo Bash

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer September 25, 2024

Jordan Kullen and Leandro Bilello-Rodriguez sit in Village Park to register new voters.

Pioneer Public: Voter registration in Village Park

Written By Rachel Ross, Feats/A&E Editor September 18, 2024
With the 2024 Presidential Election quickly approaching, it’s likely you’ve seen or been approached by canvassers throughout the city ensuring you are registered to vote. One of those individuals is junior theater arts major Leandro Bilello-Rodriguez, who has devoted a large portion of his work to making sure his fellow Point Park students are prepared to cast their ballots this November. 

CAB hosts annual ice cream event in Village Park

September 18, 2024

Last Thursday, Sept. 12, Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted their annual ice cream social - Scoop-a-Palooza! The event brought nearly 400 students, faculty, and staff together to enjoy free Bruster's...

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