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Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

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PUTT FOR THE PLEDGE SCOOP-A-PALOOZA EDITION TAKES OVER VILLAGE PARK

Written By Peyton Martin and Thomas Speranza September 17, 2025
Campus Activity Board (CAB) and It’s On Us (IOU) collaborated for an event that happened in Village Park on Sept 12.
A copy of “Milo the Mime” sits on a table.

Animation students help create childrens’ book, ‘Milo the Mime’

Written By Koryn Lamar, For The Globe September 17, 2025
When an opportunity to work on an original project utilizing animation and drawing arose in Pittsburgh, animation majors Gianna Regoli and Mireya Rojas couldn’t pass it up.
Pieces of art and other bits of inspiration sit on a table of examples at Creative Reuse, a thrift store in Pittsburgh that sells quirky and odd items.

Creative Reuse has everything you didn’t know you needed

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2025
Let’s face it – having a boring dorm room, suite or apartment does not make a living space inviting.
The new Safe Haven closet provides materials to victims of violence.

‘Safe Haven Project’ aims to increase survivor support

Written By Michael Klug, Opinions Editor September 3, 2025
A new initiative is being introduced to the campus community meant to increase survivor support for anyone who may have encountered domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and more.

The Savannah Bananas bring the action to the ‘Burgh

Written By Sophia Weiss, For The Globe September 3, 2025
Over Labor Day weekend, PNC Park was bustling with excitement and laughter.
SIXTH ANNUAL SOUL FOOD FEST DOWNTOWN

SIXTH ANNUAL SOUL FOOD FEST DOWNTOWN

Written By Robert Fornataro, Co Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor September 3, 2025
The sixth annual Soul Food Festival took over downtown Pittsburgh this past weekend, from August 29 to 31, running each day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Nick Buono, a junior film production major, drives a car that simulates drunk driving in Village Park.

IOU holds second ‘Sex, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll’

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor September 3, 2025
Campus organization It’s On Us (IOU), kicked off the semester with its event, “Sex, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll” on Aug. 27 in Village Park.  
MONTE CARLO BEGINS WELCOME WEEK

MONTE CARLO BEGINS WELCOME WEEK

Written By Miles Fink and Thomas Speranza September 3, 2025
Money is thrown about while students “gamble” for free prizes.

‘Burgh Bites: The best bites from this academic year

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2025
This semester had its highs and lows along with its good and bad meals. The most were served for breakfast and the fewest were for dinner. To all of you that followed along, thank you. It was an absolute joy to go to new places, try new things and share them all with you this last semester.
Members of the Campus Activities Board pose with cardboard cutouts of Disney actors along with guests DJ PDogg and Matthew Finley.

Courtesy of CAB

CAB hosts annual Spring Fling

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer April 16, 2025
Spring officially sprung at Point Park with the help of the Campus Activities Board (CAB). From musical performances by Disney movie stars to inflatable games and ice cream trucks, the annual “Spring Fling” marked one of CAB’s biggest turnouts yet.
The Taylor Gang breakfast sandwich, named after Wiz Khalifa's entertainment group, is partnered with a side of home fries.

‘Burgh Bites: Lola’s Eatery: Pricey but delicious

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025
Here’s the second week in a row with a hip hit in Lawrenceville. It was 9 a.m. on Monday when I visited Lola’s Eatery.
A selection of breakfast food at the Nook sits on a table.

‘Burgh Bites: The Nook: Trypophobia trigger warning

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2025
Upon entering the inside of The Nook, a restaurant located off Butler Street in lower Lawrenceville (not to be confused with Point Park’s community kitchen The Nook,) I was offered to dine in either the front room or in the back room.