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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

Point Park students sit with the Alps behind their backs on Point Park’s Switzerland campus that it leased during the ‘72-’73 school year. Students could spend the semester abroad for the same cost to study in Pittsburgh.

The lost tale of Point Park’s Switzerland campus

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor March 28, 2017

Darlene Natale was only a freshman at Point Park in 1973 when she went on the learning adventure of a lifetime. She took a chance at a new program at the college that moved her to Switzerland for the...

Transgender student IDs now allow preferred name, gender

Transgender student IDs now allow preferred name, gender

Written By Francesca Dabecco March 28, 2017

Every student at Point Park has an issued student ID with their photo and name. It serves as a key to access campus buildings, a way to check out books in the library and a means of purchasing food through...

Psychology grad program chronicles Pittsburgh’s homeless

Psychology grad program chronicles Pittsburgh’s homeless

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-Features Editor March 28, 2017
Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Psychology Robert McInerney, students are tasked with visiting the homeless throughout Pittsburgh and speaking with them about their experiences.
Madison Aicher, sophomore advertising and public relations major and Public Relations Coordinator at the Campus Activities Board, promotes CAB’s annual Spring Fling by handing out corn on the cob to students in Village Park Monday afternoon. Spring Fling will have a western theme this year and will be held April 21 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Village Park.

CAB gets corny for Spring Fling

Written By Chloe Jakiela, News Photo Editor March 28, 2017
CAB's Spring Fling will have a western theme this year and will be held April 21 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Village Park.
David Perozzi, Executive Producer of ABC News New York

ABC producer shares his story with students

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Writer March 21, 2017

The Center for Media Innovation (CMI) hosted 1988 alumnus David Perozzi last Wednesday afternoon for an open discussion about his career as a producer for shows including ABC News, Best in Film: The Greatest...

Real students represent the university in television ads

Real students represent the university in television ads

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor March 21, 2017

In 2012, Joe Godley was on the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) floor of Lawrence Hall when he was asked for a copy of his résumé and headshot, both of which he had on him at the time. He didn’t...

Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties will be taking Rockefeller Stage March 31 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Pittsburgh Playhouse to host nationally touring band

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor March 21, 2017

On March 31, the Pittsburgh Playhouse will host its first rock concert with an artist outside of Point Park, featuring Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties and Drop the Act. Aaron West and the Roaring...

USG suggestion boxes are located in Thayer Hall, Lawrence Hall, and West Penn and are checked every week for new inputs.

Means of voicing concerns moves towards a digital format

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor March 14, 2017

Every week, the members of the United Student Government’s (USG) Student Concerns Committee check the student concern and suggestion boxes located around campus. Although sometimes they contain suggestions,...

CAB holds their Mardi Gras celebration in the Lawrence Hall ballroom on March 9 featuring authentic Brazilian food and dance.

Students celebrate Mardi Gras with the help of CAB

Written By Dara Collins, Staff Writer March 14, 2017

The heart of New Orleans and Brazil pumped through the walls of the Lawrence Hall ballroom last Thursday. Drums mimicked the sound of thunder as they created authentic Brazilian music, and the feet of...

Chase and the Barons perform at WYEP studios on the South Side Mon. March 6. SAEM students were invited to watch the live performance.

‘Pioneer Star’ band gains traction in music scene

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor March 14, 2017

Jake Stretch’s mother made him introduce himself to Chase Barron at orientation. Neither of them could have guessed that they would form a band that would sign with a record label, release an EP and...

(Left to right) Jane Zogbi, Jasmine Overbough and Gianna Annesi rehearse for the conservatory’s production of Sweet Charity. The show opens at the Playhouse Friday and rusn through March 26.

Conservatory dance and theatre join forces

Written By Victoria Lemon, Playhouse Beat Writer March 14, 2017

The Conservatory Theatre Company is bringing Fosse-style choreography and the aura of the 60s to the Rockwell stage in “Sweet Charity,” directed by Tony-Award winner Michael Rupert. “Sweet Charity”...

Celebrated Novelist Talks Influence 

Celebrated Novelist Talks Influence 

Written By Manon Riley  March 7, 2017

Deemed Barack Obama’s favorite book of 2015, "Fates and Furies" author Sarah Groff spoke Monday night at Carnegie Music Hall about the influences that inspire her writing. She stressed the importance...

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