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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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Judging Java: Creative Coffee

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist January 27, 2021

3/5 Globes   In case this column hasn’t made it abundantly clear: I really like coffee. I’ve gone to coffee shops all over the country, and even some in other countries. I’ve been to chains,...

Pioneer Public — Autumn Plutt

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Co-Editor January 27, 2021

Joining the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a great way to get involved at Point Park, and sophomore behavioral sciences major Autumn Plutt decided to do just that last semester.  “I commute and...

Judging Java: Giant Eagle Starbucks

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist January 20, 2021

Growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, three things were sacred: Fiori’s Pizza, Sidney Crosby and Giant Eagle. Only one of those things sells coffee. Being home over break brought back memories of...

Yoga for The Win

Written By Tiara Strong, For The Globe January 20, 2021

Dominique Ponko, owner of five “Yoga Flow” locations in Pittsburgh, was hit hard by the effects of COVID-19, but was able to get back up with the support from her loyal clientele.  Amie Henry,...

Spring Check In

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor January 20, 2021

With a full semester of COVID-19-adjusted learning under our belts, the Point Park community is gearing up for the spring. Students and faculty alike are applying what they learned from the fall to their...

Judging Java: Potomac Station

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist December 13, 2020

3.5 Globes out of 5 Potomac Station Coffeehouse is located directly next Potomac Station. This makes sense, because it would be weird if Potomac Station Coffeehouse was located directly next to Washington...

Judging Java: Dunkin’

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist December 13, 2020

1 Globe out of 5 If America runs on Dunkin, then it’s no wonder that America is so terrible. Dunkin served me an absolutely miserable excuse for a coffee. In fact, when I asked for a coffee, they...

Pioneer Public: Mara Leroux

Pioneer Public: Mara Leroux

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor December 9, 2020

For sophomore cinema production BFA major, Mara Leroux, the semester hasn’t been easy. But that hasn’t kept her from embracing the positive parts of the semester and looking forward to the future.    While...

Judging Java: Point Perk

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist December 9, 2020

1/5 Globes Most college-aged kids seem to be under the impression that all cups of coffee are the same, but in reality, not all coffee is created equal. In this column I review the various coffee shops...

Holiday gift ideas for friends and family

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E December 9, 2020

With the holidays just around the corner, it can be difficult to find presents to give to your friends and family, especially as a student. However, there are options within a reasonable price range to...