Campus Activities Board holds ice-capade
Written By Zoey Angelucci, For The Globe
September 18, 2019
Point Park students cooled down this past week with Campus Activities Board (CAB) summer activities. CAB kept students busy with an “Ice Cream Social” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, and “Iceless Ice Skating” on Saturday, Sept. 14. CAB’s “Ice Cream Social” was set up at Village Park. It allowed students...
Pioneer Public – Pablo Uribasterra
Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor
September 18, 2019
Since he was 12 years old, Pablo Uribasterra has written about 50 songs. Uribasterra, a sophomore musical theatre major, has recently released an album onto all streaming platforms titled, “Quinceañera.” Uribasterra has known he has wanted to be in the entertainment industry for a while now, ...
Pioneer Public – Jayy Braxx
Written By Hannah Walden, Co-Features/A&E Editor
September 11, 2019
At only seven years old, Jayvon Braxton became interested in the world of music after his uncle taught him to play “Lean on Me” on the piano. Since then his passion for music has grown and matured with him. Since then Braxton, 23, has learned how to play the clarinet and a variety of percussio...
The best to-do’s in Pittsburgh
Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor
September 11, 2019
Living in a city is exciting. Each city has its own quirks - special traditions, festivals, hot spots and more. Pittsburgh, of course, is no different. Downtown Pittsburgh, where Point Park is located, has a lot for people to do. Market Square is a perfect example - it always has concerts, farmer...
University welcomes new students with week of events
Written By Kenneth Foran, For The Globe
September 4, 2019
From Aug. 26 through 29, several student organizations put on events all around campus to welcome a new class of freshmen and returning students alike to another year at Point Park University. The week kicked off in Lawrence Hall Ballroom with Monte Carlo night on Aug. 26. Upon entry, students rec...
Pioneer Public – Kenny Sickles
Written By Hannah Walden, Co-Features/A&E Editor
September 4, 2019
The typical story of dance competitions for young kids starts with hard work and determination, followed by performing in front of a panel of judges, an award ceremony and everyone going home and preparing for the next competition without really learning and growing from the level that they are at ...
International Media students visit United Kingdom
August 28, 2019
The Spring 2019 International Media class traveled to the United Kingdom in May for a two-week media studies trip. The class traveled to five cities across England and Scotland: London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh. ...
Point Park students fill seats at summer concerts
Written By Globe Staff
August 28, 2019
Ariana Grande Tia Bailey Pittsburgh was packed with Ariana Grande fans on June 12, for her concert at PPG Paints Arena. Grande’s show was opened by Social House, as other opening act Normani was ill, but they still kept the crowd’s energy up. They played their popular song “Magic in the Hamptons,”...
Pioneer Public – Hayley Oakley
Written By Hannah Walden, Co-Features/A&E Editor
August 28, 2019
Then 17-year-old Hayley Oakley from Lynchburg, Va. had no idea how attending a concert in Pittsburgh would change her life or how hard she would fall in love with Downtown’s music and college scenes. When Oakley attended a One Direction concert at Heinz Field back in 2015, she explored Downtown and st...