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

Sarah Balkey, sophomore SAEM major, marks her calendar for Thanksgiving Break.

Thanksgiving break approaches

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Copy Desk Chief November 14, 2017

Joe Truesdell’s dad has his own way of celebrating Thanksgiving and it involves a turkey breast, a smoker and up to 12 hours of preparation. Truesdell is just one student heading into the first break...

Student begins independent pet-sitting business

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor November 7, 2017

Pets have always been an essential part of Alex Trybus’ life. Growing up with Australian cattle dogs - Nicki and Jolene - helped her develop a desire to not only love and care for her own animals but...

Frats, sororities part of university past

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor November 7, 2017

In October 1966, Ed Meena decided to join Point Park’s Alpha Delta Iota (ADI) fraternity, reasoning that “it was something to do.” Early 1970s alumni Charla and Greg Chiappelli met with a group...

Kelly Tran is currently working on her newest film, ‘Nail Salon Dreams.’

Film student nets awards, film fest entries

Written By Kimberly Keagy November 7, 2017

Kelly Tran was astonished when she received first place at the first film festival she ever entered. “You Will Love Again” led Tran to a nomination for a Teen Indie Award. Tran was the second freshman...

Pioneer Public – Jason McCune

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor November 7, 2017

Jason McCune decided he was no longer going to act full-time after he started a family in Los Angeles. He applied to Point Park University’s MFA program and the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of...

Kylie Koch and Chase Barron give out tickets in the West Penn lobby Thursday for an upcoming show at the Pittsburgh Playhouse featuring Super American, Young Lungs, and Chase and the Barons.

Pioneer Records, CAB presents Super American

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor October 31, 2017

Pioneer Records and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) invite music fans to the Pittsburgh Playhouse this Wednesday for national pop-punk touring band, Super American. Young Lungs, a Pittsburgh based hip-hop...

Senior dance major Gianna Annesi paves way for other young dancers in new mentorship program.

Dance student works with Giordano Dance Company

Written By Faith Kazmierczak October 31, 2017

Point Park University senior dance major Gianna Annesi has taken part in the Giordano Dance Chicago summer intensive twice. She was also asked to be a part of the company’s first mentorship program....

Pioneer Public – Emily Madden

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor October 31, 2017

The two most prominent components of Emily Madden’s life, golf and engineering, are intertwined in more ways than one. The fact that she studies engineering because of a golf scholarship is the easiest...

Melissa Catanese has joined the photography department here at the university to cover for April Frigess classes while she is away on maternity leave.

New photography professor shares experience

Written By Briana Walton October 31, 2017

Melissa Catanese has an extensive list of different photography projects such as working on photography books and working at different colleges like the Pittsburgh Art Institute. She will be adding Point...

Students were given the opportunity to paint miniature pumpkins at Pumpkin Palooza in Village Park last Tuesday.

Pumpkin Palooza takes over Village Park

Written By Megan Bixler October 24, 2017

Jordan Cook-Henry started covering the tables that lined Village Park with Halloween-themed tablecloths. Gillian Stinson helped Mindy Vivio and the rest of the club members make popcorn and other snacks....

A string of small skeletons hangs from a door on the 16th floor of Lawrence Hall.

Halloween decorations haunt the university

Written By Briana Walton October 24, 2017

Student Production Services (SPS) has a skeleton, wall clings and a dancing mummy along with hand-made drawings throughout the office. A resident hallway in Lawrence Hall even has decorations on the doors...

Pioneer Public – The Shuffler

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor October 24, 2017

The Lawrence Hall Shuffler is a spooky ghost that exists. “I do exist, that’s true,” he said in a phone interview. The polarizing figure is said to shuffle through halls, turn lights on and off...

Load More Stories